MADNESS am 7/9/2026 in Bonn

After the explosive "Ashamed", an impressive performance on Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" and at KEXP, the flamboyant post-punk of Mad Foxes returns with their third album "Inner Battles".

When fans of "Shame", "Fontaines D.C." and "Metz" try to develop new sounds and shades of tone, an amazing and fulfilling album emerges. Mad Foxes then induce the encounter of noise and pop – daring to unite punk and 80s kitsch – as if Elton John were to grab a coffee with Joe Talbot. "Inner Battles" is the result of an introspective and intense creative process. The band questions many emotions that flood their lives and relationships, and addresses mental health in its most intimate and yet universal essence. Mad Foxes allows the deep need to express and share deep, chaotic feelings while simultaneously trying to emerge from these inner conflicts and let hope and light rise.

Inner Battles was recorded between January and March 2023 by Christophe Hogommat near Nantes (France). Christophe and the band previously collaborated on both of the earlier albums. Their long-standing friendship created ideal recording conditions and enabled the development of an extremely honest, narrative framework for the album. The mixing of the album was handled by Joris Saïdani, drummer of Birds in Row and Fragments, sound engineer, and known for his collaboration with numerous French projects such as BOPS, Simone d’Opale, and Middle Child. His fresh perspective on the recording and his keen sense of musicality contributed to giving Inner Battles a radical turn, true to the intent of Mad Foxes and Joris to merge pop and noise into a cohesive album. The mastering of the album was done by Thibault Chaumont, an excellent sound engineer who has already worked with Igorrr, Lana Del Rey, and It It Anita. He knew how to give this record the perfect finishing touch.

Doors: 7:30 PM

Hamburg

2/19/2026
8:30 PM

Tickets

from € 22.60

MAD FOXES

GoldMucke presents the band MAD FOXES (Post-Punk) from France at PITCHER in Düsseldorf.

Date: Thu. 26.02.2026

Doors: 18:00

Start: 20:00

Support: tba

Admission: 20 Euro presale + fees / 25 Euro at the door

MAD FOXES (Post-Punk)

After the explosive album Ashamed, a notable appearance on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show and KEXP, the dazzling Post-Punk of Mad Foxes returns with their third album Inner Battles.

When fans of Shame, Fontaines D.C., and Metz try to develop new sounds and sonorities, an amazing and fulfilling album emerges. Mad Foxes brings together noise and pop - they dare to marry punk and 80s kitsch - as if Elton John was going for coffee with Joe Talbot. Coffee with Joe Talbot.

Inner Battles is the result of an introspective and intense creative process. The band questions many emotions that flood their lives and relationships, and engages with mental health in its most intimate yet universal essence. Mad Foxes allows the inner need to express and share deep chaotic feelings while they try to find ways to emerge from them, from the inner battle, and radiate hope and light.

https://www.instagram.com/madfoxesband/

Doors: 18:00

Düsseldorf

2/26/2026
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 22.81

MadMix vom Offenen Kunstverein zeigt: "Holz mit Puls" (12+)

A free fantasy based on "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi

A piece of wood starts to move. Its world is not grown but made – constructed, designed. The theater group MadMix shows Pinocchio in a space that has not arisen naturally but has been consciously created: a reality in which rules are established, paths are predetermined, and deviations are still possible. What would it be like to be carved from entirely different wood? How does one become a "real" person – and is that really so desirable? Amidst the Fox, the Cat, Circus Director Firebreath, the Blue Fairy, the Whale, and many others, the young piece of wood encounters a world full of well-meaning, dangerous, and highly peculiar influences. Can it – or can it not? What remains of a being when the structures that support it collapse? And what remains when everything turns to ash?

The play was developed and staged by the Potsdam theater group of the Open Art Association MadMix. Since 2005, this theater group has met weekly in the theater hall of KuZe Potsdam and rehearses under the direction of Nikki Bernstein and Daria Malygina with the support of Marie Schöneburg. The theater group MadMix is an intergenerational theater group for everyone who wants to act, experiment with various acting techniques and theater theories, and engage with different phenomena of life.

With their unmistakable blend of ska, pop, and British humor, Madness has been one of the most influential live bands in Europe for over four decades. Their energetic concerts, strong character, and timeless classics like "Our House," "It Must Be Love," or "One Step Beyond" have made the band cultural icons – and in 2026, they return to Germany for select summer dates.

After the successful number-one album "Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est La Vie" and a completely sold-out tour, Madness now announce their SUMMER SHOWS 2026 .
Fans can look forward to a concert experience that perfectly captures the spirit of the band: danceable rhythms, driving bass lines, catchy melodies, and the typical Madness uniqueness that transforms every concert into a vibrant spectacle.

The Brits remain true to their motto: to let madness simply be madness.

And that's exactly what they bring to the stage – with fresh energy, full of joy of playing and a setlist that excites both longtime fans and new listeners.

Don't miss the chance to experience Madness live in Germany in summer 2026!

Hamburg

7/4/2026
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 79.90

MADNESS - SUMMER SHOWS 2026

With their unmistakable blend of ska, pop, and British humor, Madness has been one of the most influential live bands in Europe for over four decades. Their energetic concerts, strong character, and timeless classics like "Our House," "It Must Be Love," or "One Step Beyond" have made the band cultural icons – and in 2026, they return to Germany for select summer dates.

After the successful number-one album "Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est La Vie" and a completely sold-out tour, Madness now announce their SUMMER SHOWS 2026 .
Fans can look forward to a concert experience that perfectly captures the spirit of the band: danceable rhythms, driving bass lines, catchy melodies, and the typical Madness uniqueness that transforms every concert into a vibrant spectacle.

The Brits remain true to their motto: to let madness simply be madness.

And that's exactly what they bring to the stage – with fresh energy, full of joy of playing and a setlist that excites both longtime fans and new listeners.

Don't miss the chance to experience Madness live in Germany in summer 2026!