ABOUT THE EVENT
Fontaines D.C. at Movistar Arena, Madrid
Fontaines D.C. plays Movistar Arena in Madrid, Spain on Thursday, October 22, 2026, billed as "D.C. EU TOUR 2026". The listed start time is 20:45 local time.
Fontaines D.C. formed in Dublin after meeting at music college and rose from post-punk poetry to festival headliners with Romance in 2024, which gave them their biggest songs so far, including Starburster and Favourite.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Promoter
- Live Nation España Red Path SL
THE LIVE SHOW
What Fontaines D.C. concerts are like
A Fontaines D.C. concert is intense and physical. Grian Chatten prowls the stage delivering the lyrics in a flat, urgent Dublin voice, and the band plays with a wall-of-guitars sound that pulls the floor into mosh pits on Boys in the Better Land and Starburster.
The Romance-era shows add a more colourful look, but the band still does not talk much between songs. Favourite and In the Modern World bring the loudest singalongs, and the crowd in Ireland and the UK is especially vocal.
Tips for the Madrid show
- Expect little talk between songs; the band plays straight through.
- The centre of the floor turns into a pit on the heavier songs.
New to the music? Romance is the best starting point, and Dogrel shows where the band began.
Fans of Fontaines D.C. also read our guides to The Strokes, Kings of Leon and Placebo.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. are an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin in 2017 by Grian Chatten, Carlos O'Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Tom Coll. The members bonded over poetry, and Chatten's lyrics place Dublin and Irish identity at the heart of their early records.
After Dogrel, A Hero's Death and the UK number-one Skinty Fia, the 2024 album Romance and its single Starburster carried the band from clubs to arenas and large outdoor shows.
- Origin
- Dublin, Ireland
- Genre
- Post-punk / indie rock
- Active since
- 2017
- Notable work
- Dogrel (2019), A Hero's Death (2020), Skinty Fia (2022), Romance (2024)
- Known for
- Starburster, Favourite, Boys in the Better Land, Jackie Down the Line, In the Modern World
Career highlights
- Won International Group at the 2023 BRIT Awards.
- Skinty Fia reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.
- A Hero's Death was nominated for the Grammy for Best Rock Album.
Getting to Movistar Arena
Movistar Arena is an indoor arena in Salamanca district, Madrid, with a capacity of around 17,000. Goya metro station (lines 2 and 4) is a short walk away. The listed address is Av. Felipe II, s/n, Madrid.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Madrid for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Barajas Airport (MAD). A Thursday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
With a 20:45 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Fontaines D.C. play Movistar Arena?
Fontaines D.C. is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 20:45 local time at Movistar Arena.
How do I get to Movistar Arena?
Goya metro station (lines 2 and 4) is a short walk away. The venue is in Salamanca district, Madrid.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Fontaines D.C. tickets for Madrid?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
Do Fontaines D.C. tickets sell out quickly?
Fontaines D.C. shows in Ireland and the UK sell out fastest. Check the official listing for what is still available on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
What should I listen to before seeing Fontaines D.C.?
Romance is the best starting point, and Dogrel shows where the band began.
Who are the members of Fontaines D.C.?
Fontaines D.C. are Grian Chatten, Carlos O'Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Tom Coll.
What does the D.C. in Fontaines D.C. stand for?
The D.C. stands for Dublin City, the band's hometown.
