Katy Perry, Bomba Estéreo & La Casa Azul: First Río Babel 2026 Announcement

Madrid, October 15, 2025 — For its ninth edition the Festival Río Babel is set to coming back to Madrid, gathering together a diverse representation of international and Spanish artists for a three-day long celebration of music, culture, and community. The dates for festival will be July 3 to 5, 2026. The venue will be the celebrated Auditorio Miguel Ríos in Rivas-Vaciamadrid.

Headliners Announced
The event has announced the first round of artists, which includes some of the most anticipated artists of the global music scene:

• Katy Perry: The pop star has been announced to be headlining on Sunday July 5 for her incredible Madrid fans.
• Bomba Estéreo: Known for their fusing of cumbia, reggae, pop, and electronic music this Colombian band will bring a high energy performance to the stage that will get everyone up and moving.
• La Casa Azul: Guille Milkyway’s La Casa Azul has become a Spanish pop staple, with infectious melodies, live and energetic performances.

Festival Highlights
Festival Río Babel is not solely a music festival but more of a cultural festival celebrating diversity and creativity. Expect:

• 40+ Performances: A representation of the vast array of musical and comedic acts from the festival.
• Interactive Areas: Installations and activities that model participation all around.
• Gastronomy: An array of diverse food options designed to represent a variety of cultures, for a true feast for the senses.
• All Ages Welcome: The event is designed to be family friendly; with planned offerings for minors.

Ticket Info
You will be able to purchase your tickets for Festival Río Babel 2026 via the festival’s official website. The timeframes for ticket sales are the following:

• Sign up for early access to the pre-sale!

Join the experience
Festival Río Babel 2026 is a must-see in Madrid’s summer events calendar. Don’t pass up the opportunity to join us during this celebration of music and culture happening in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visit the festival’s official website for more information and tickets.