“La Sub25” Festival Returns: A Night of Disruptive Art in Madrid Río
Madrid, June 9, 2026 – The sixth edition of “La Sub25,” a festival dedicated to showcasing young artistic talent, will be held on June 27th from 8:30 PM to 2:30 AM. Organized by 21 DISTRITOS, the cultural dynamism program of the Department of Culture, Tourism and Sport, the event will transform the Explanada Negra Multiusos, Nave de Terneras, and the surrounding area of Madrid Río in the Arganzuela district into a vibrant hub of creativity.
The festival, in collaboration with MADO Madrid Orgullo, aims to provide visibility to the talent, creative force, and multiculturalism of young artists. Attendees can expect a diverse program encompassing dance, performance, visual arts, theater, poetry, circus, music, and participatory activities.
A Consolidate Platform for Young Artists
Following the success of its first five editions, “La Sub25” has established itself as a leading festival in Madrid, attracting considerable interest from young artists eager to present their work. It has also become a significant draw for audiences of all ages.
This year, the festival moves away from large crowds to foster a more intimate, participatory, and creative community. It invites the public to engage with youth culture from various perspectives, whether by enjoying live performances or participating in interactive activities, installations, and workshops. The festival thus transforms into a living laboratory where new digital languages coexist with traditional disciplines. In line with its commitment to a safe and inclusive environment, the event will feature active points offering information and dynamics related to diversity, youth, sustainability, gender, and inclusion.
Diverse Program: Music, Dance, and Workshops
The program for this sixth edition offers a journey that merges visual power, new technologies, and live action, bringing together an exciting mix of disciplines and prominent young artists. Highlights include:
- Dance: Performances by EMPTY ROOMS, Carla San Martín, Myriam González, Miguel Jiménez and Alexandre Carrión, Llume Cía, Etéreocuriosas, THE, Colectivo D’elas, Colectivo Chipén, Maite Felipe, and Martín Barriuso.
- Performances: Featuring Sara Herrera and Moira Muñoz, among others.
- Urban Art: With Prospe Not Death.
- Music and DJ Sets: Showcasing PatataOnStereo, DJ Klau, and AntonashPiano.
- Photography Exhibition: By Max Naranjo.
- Participatory Proposals: From Chico Trópico, Circo Diverso, Planet Dots, La Cresta, and astronomers.
- Immersive and Digital Art: Projects by Mapping ON, Moira Muñoz, Valver, Ignacio Navas, Eva Iszoro, and Emmanuel González.
- Poetry, Theater, and Recitals: Presented by Colectivo MIAÜ, Irene Díaz Lázaro and Mateo López-Yarto, La Sussi, Alma Dinamita, and the PowerPoint Party, hosted by tiktoker Helio Roque.
Additionally, the public will have the opportunity to leave their mark on the ‘Expression Murals’; enjoy screenings of old films made by young people of the past; add a unique touch to their festival looks in the “Tunéate Zone”; create a collective work of art with recycled clothing; get lost in “The Comic Labyrinth,” designed by renowned cartoonist and illustrator Max; learn juggling and balancing with Circo Diverso; or immerse themselves in the samba-reggae rhythm of the Batucada que Entiende, alongside a contemporary circus show and LED juggling in a night parade.
All this and much more will be available for discovery on a night dedicated to the creative pulse of new generations, offering an event of art, diversity, and community in the heart of Arganzuela.
