Sónar Festival (Barcelona, Spain) 2026

📅 June 18 - June 20, 2026

📍 Barcelona, Spain

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Sónar Festival 2026 is poised to return to Barcelona from June 18–20, 2026, once again transforming the city into a global epicenter of electronic innovation and creativity. Celebrated worldwide as a merging point of experimental beats, cutting-edge visuals, and technological artistry, Sónar unites the worlds of Sónar by Day, Sónar by Night, and its immersive creative-technology forum Sónar+D, crafting an unparalleled experience that transcends typical music festivals.

This upcoming edition builds on the groundbreaking momentum of Sónar 2025, which featured over 200 activities and performances across 10 stages, showcasing artists from 36 countries and spotlighting the intersection of music, digital art, and emerging technology.

While the 2026 lineup is still under wraps, Sónar’s 2025 edition featured a diverse and visionary array of talent, including Plastikman (Richie Hawtin), Nathy Peluso, Eric Prydz, BICEP, ARCA, Peggy Gou, Four Tet, Honey Dijon, Pa Salieu, and many more renowned and avant-garde performers. The festival also delivered landmark collaborations—such as Alva Noto & Fennesz’s “Continuum”, Actress & Suzanne Ciani’s “Concrète Waves”, and a stirring multidisciplinary dance piece by Rone with (LA)HORDE and Ballet National de Marseille.

Sónar’s venues span from daytime showcases at Fira Montjuïc to nocturnal broadcasts at Fira Gran Via, with Sónar Week—including OFFSónar citywide activations—adding layers of creative outreach and exploration throughout Barcelona.

In addition to its artistic scope, Sónar continues to lead at the cultural-technology crossroads via Sónar+D, which champions innovation in areas like AI, creativity, and the future of the creative industries through projects, talks, and tech-powered installations.

From immersive audiovisual performances to thought-provoking digital art, Sónar 2026 promises to immerse attendees in a pulsating, multi-sensory journey through sound and technology—continuing its legacy as a boundary-defying celebration of the electronic age.

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When does Sónar Festival 2026 take place, and where are the main venues located?

The festival will run from June 18–20, 2026 in Barcelona, with Sónar by Day hosted at Fira Montjuïc and Sónar by Night staged at Fira Gran Via, while additional activities like OFFSónar unfold across various city venues.

What kind of lineup can attendees expect at Sónar 2026?

While the full lineup is yet to be revealed, the 2025 edition featured standout acts such as Plastikman (Richie Hawtin), BICEP, Eric Prydz, Peggy Gou, ARCA, Four Tet, and Honey Dijon, indicating that 2026 will once again deliver a bold blend of global headliners, rising talents, and groundbreaking collaborations.

What makes Sónar different from other electronic music festivals?

Sónar is not only a music festival but also a cultural and technological meeting point, combining Sónar by Day, Sónar by Night, and Sónar+D, which explores the intersections of music, creativity, and digital innovation through talks, workshops, and installations.

How many performances and activities are typically featured at Sónar?

The 2025 edition presented more than 200 shows, installations, and discussions across 10 stages, involving artists from 36 countries, with nearly 150 premieres, co-productions, and exclusives—suggesting that 2026 will maintain or exceed this scale of diversity.

Is Sónar Festival suitable for both seasoned festivalgoers and newcomers?

Yes, Sónar has a unique reputation for being welcoming and inclusive, attracting a wide spectrum of attendees—from veteran electronic music fans to those experiencing their first large-scale festival—while offering both late-night raving and daytime cultural programming.

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