RIO BABEL FESTIVAL 2025 ANNOUNCES A LUXURIOUS LINEUP WITH ESTOPA, KASE.OY, CYPRESS HILL AND MADNESS
2025/06/18
The Río Babel Festival returns with a bang on July 4th and 5th to the Miguel Ríos Auditorium in Rivas-Vaciamadrid , celebrating its eighth edition with a diverse and high-caliber lineup. An unmissable event for lovers of Ibero-American music and complete cultural experiences.
This year's festival brings together national and international icons , including Kase.O , one of the most prominent names in Spanish-language hip hop; Estopa , kings of the rock-rumba fusion; the legendary Cypress Hill , icons of global rap; and Britain's Madness , key figures in ska-pop.
Estopa and Kase.O lead the weekend trading sessions
After being part of the first edition, Estopa returns as the headliner on Saturday, July 5th . The Catalan duo will perform their greatest hits like Vino Tinto , La Raja de tu Falda , and Como Camarón , in a night that promises excitement and nostalgia.
For his part, Kase.O will be the star of the show on Friday, July 4th , his only performance in Madrid as part of his highly anticipated farewell tour. It's a unique opportunity to relive the milestones of his career before embarking on new projects.
Cypress Hill and Madness, international legends on stage
Cypress Hill 's classic rap, with its potent blend of Latin and underground sounds, is coming to Rio Babel for the first time. From Los Angeles, the group formed by B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs will bring anthems like How I Could Just Kill a Man and Insane in the Brain .
The line-up is completed by other international figures such as Madness , Caravan Palace , Los Amigos Invisibles , Bacilos , and the explosive electronic proposal of Ácido Pantera .
A mosaic of sounds: from flamenco to reggae, from funk to indie
Río Babel remains true to its vibrant, hybrid identity. Confirmed names also include guitarist Yerai Cortés , singer Bebe celebrating 20 years of Pafuera Telarañas , the multifaceted Queralt Lahoz , and Griso 's solo debut.
The multicultural fusion will be represented by La Ganga Calé , Sanguijuelas del Guadiana , Swing Original Monks , Rawayana , Mr. Kilombo , and Reyna Tropical .
Humor also takes the stage
In addition to music, the festival is once again featuring Babel Comedy , its dedicated humor space. Comedian Iggy Rubín will open the stage, followed by figures such as Laura Márquez , Inés Hernand , Ignatius Farray , Isabel Rey , Andrés Fajngold , and the trio No Hay Negros en Tíbet .
Much more than music: art, comedy and gastronomy
As in previous editions, Río Babel transcends music to offer a complete cultural experience with proposals for plastic art, comedy and gastronomy , consolidating itself as one of the key dates in Madrid's cultural calendar .
When: July 4 and 5, 2025
Where: Miguel Ríos Auditorium – Rivas-Vaciamadrid
Check out the full program and tickets on the festival's official website.