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Jennie to Co-Headline Mad Cool 2026, First K-Pop Act to Top Madrid Festival

The Madrid booking signals a rising solo profile following a Coachella set, with the group's next album timeline still unsettled.

Overview

  • Mad Cool Festival announced on Nov. 10 that Jennie will take a co-headlining slot on July 9, 2026 in Madrid.
  • Her agency Odd Atelier confirmed the appearance, noting she is the only K-pop artist invited to the 2026 edition.
  • The 2026 lineup lists over 70 acts, including Foo Fighters, Florence + The Machine, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Pulp, Wolf Alice, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Moby.
  • Jennie’s solo visibility has climbed after an April Coachella performance, with songs from Ruby drawing renewed streams and the 'Jenchella' tag trending.
  • She remains on the BLACKPINK DEADLINE World Tour, and reports suggest the group's next album could arrive in 2026 rather than late 2025.