Benson Boone Wows Mad Cool Festival: Concert Review

Benson Boone dazzled Mad Cool Festival attendees with his catchy hits.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, the “Slow It Down” hitmaker took the Iberdrola Music stage during the Madrid music festival. He performed nearly an hour of his viral earworms to an engaging audience. Boone took the time to share how he admired the country’s language and enthusiasm for music. Inbetween songs, he frequently spoke to the crowd about how happy he was to be there.

The crowd went nuts when Boone performed his signature backflip off of a riser during “Beautiful Things.” Meanwhile, fans screamed the lyrics to “Mystical Magical” back to him when he teased the beginning of the song. His set featured one of the most engaged and enthusiastic crowds during 2025 Mad Cool Festival.

His 12-song set that showcased his powerhouse vocals and emotional depth. Fan favorites like “In the Stars,” “Slow It Down,” and the heartfelt “Cry” had the audience swaying under the Spanish sun. Meanwhile newer tracks like “Mr. Electric Blue” and “Young American Heart” cemented his status as one of pop’s fastest-rising stars.

Benson Boone’s Mad Cool set proved why he’s a breakout artist to watch in 2025. His ability to connect with fans through raw lyrics and an engaging stage presence made his hour-long set one of the festival’s most talked-about moments. As part of a diverse lineup that included acts like Muse, Noah Kahan, and Iggy Pop, Boone held his own among major festival heavyweights. Whether it was his emotionally charged ballads or upbeat anthems, Boone delivered a performance that festivalgoers won’t soon forget.

Benson Boone Concert Setlist:

Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else

I Wanna Be the One You Call

Drunk in My Mind

Slow It Down

Momma Song

Mr Electric Blue

Mystical Magical

Man in Me

In the Stars

Take Me Home

Young American Heart

Cry