Sónar Barcelona: 2027 Date Set, 2026 Edition Available to Stream
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Sónar Barcelona marks 30 years: the 2027 dates are locked in, and you can now rewatch the 2026 edition online. Here's what you need to know.
Sónar Barcelona is moving into its next chapter: the dates for the 2027 edition are officially set, while the summer 2026 edition is now available to rewatch as a stream. Time to take a look at one of electronic music's longest-running festivals.
At a glance
- Sónar 2027 takes place June 17–19 in Barcelona
- The festival has run since 1994 – one of the longest-standing events for electronic music
- Day program (Sónar by Day) at the Montjuïc fairgrounds, night program (Sónar by Night) at the Gran Via venue in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- 2023 saw around 120,000 attendees
- Performances from the 2026 edition are available to stream via the official website
A Festival with a Long History
Sónar was founded in 1994 and has taken place annually in Barcelona ever since, typically in June. Over the years, the festival has grown into one of the most important meeting points for house, techno, dance, and hip-hop. Beyond the music stages, the program also includes film screenings and talks on art and electronic music trends, organized under the name Sónar+D.
Day and Night: Two Worlds, One Festival
Sónar is classically split into two areas: the daytime program, Sónar by Day, takes place at the Montjuïc fairgrounds and leans more toward innovation and smaller stages. The major evening shows of Sónar by Night move to the Gran Via venue in neighboring L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, where there's more space for larger crowds.
Attendance Figures and Big Names
The scale of Sónar is reflected in the attendance figures: the 23rd edition in 2016 drew around 115,000 people, rising to around 120,000 in 2023. Over the years, acts like Kraftwerk, The Chemical Brothers, Beastie Boys, and Gorillaz have graced the festival's stages – a lineup reflecting the breadth between techno, dance, and hip-hop influences.
Also International
Barcelona remains the heart of it all, but Sónar has long since gone global: festival offshoots now take place in Istanbul in April and Lisbon in March. If you missed the Barcelona edition, you can stream performances from the 2026 edition via the official website and the SonarApp for iOS and Android.
| Edition | Date |
|---|---|
| Sónar 2026 | June 18–20, Barcelona |
| Sónar 2027 | June 17–19, Barcelona (announced) |
FAQ
When does Sónar 2027 take place?
According to the official website, June 17–19, 2027, again in Barcelona.
Can I still watch the 2026 edition?
Yes: performances from the Sónar 2026 edition are available to stream on-demand via the official website.
If you're craving fresh sounds from the techno scene in the meantime, check out our roundup of new dark techno releases or Charlotte de Witte's latest EP "The Resistance".
Source: Sónar Barcelona, official website, and Wikipedia: Sónar (Festival), as of September 2026.
