Sónar

Barcelona, Spain · June

electroelectronictechnoactive

About

Sónar is a pioneering festival of music, creativity, and technology, held annually in Barcelona since 1994. Split between two venues — Sónar by Day at Fira Montjuïc and Sónar by Night at Fira Gran Via — the festival bridges cutting-edge electronic music with digital art, audiovisual performances, and tech conferences. Sónar's lineup ranges from experimental electronica and techno to hip-hop and avant-garde sound art. The festival's Sónar+D program brings together startups, researchers, and artists exploring AI, VR, and the future of creativity. Past performers include Aphex Twin, Björk, The Chemical Brothers, and Arca.

Details

Location
Barcelona, Spain
Founded
1994
Typical month
June
Capacity
60,000
Status
active
Sónar — festivism