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Sónar Barcelona
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Sónar Barcelona is a pioneering festival dedicated to music, creativity, and technology, founded in 1994. It is divided into 'Sónar by Day' and 'Sónar by Night,' with the Sónar+D congress running concurrently, focusing on creativity, technology, and business. Visitors can expect a unique atmosphere blending electronic music with media art and creative technology, attracting professionals in design and tech alongside music fans. For 2026, the festival will be held in a single integrated location at Fira Gran Via for the first time.
- Date
- 2026-06-18 ~ 2026-06-20
- City
- Barcelona
- Country
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- Audience
- Young
- Hotels (per night)
- $160–430
- Venue
- Fira Gran Via
Typical 18–27°C · ~17% chance of rain on a given day (2016-2025 avg)
✈️ Getting There
- Airport Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
- Local access Metro L9S to Fira station (Gran Via venue)
- Where to base Eixample / Sants — direct metro
⭐ Community & Reviews
Mentioned ~14× across the web in the last 6 months
- “r/SonarFestival: Sonar festival I (F) am in Sonar right now and i must say people are very respectful and i am pleasantly surprised. But there are still a few u”
- “Sonar's the main festival that ranges in variety, Offweek is a secondary fest with more of the usual techno DJ's (think Villalobos, Loco Dice etc) and OFFSonar”
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FAQ
When is Sónar Barcelona 2026?
It runs 2026-06-18 ~ 2026-06-20.
Where is Sónar Barcelona held?
In Barcelona, Spain, at Fira Gran Via.
How do I get tickets?
Check the official site for on-sale dates. Popular festivals sell out early.
Where should I stay?
Eixample / Sants — direct metro
What's the weather like?
Based on the last 10 years, expect 18–27°C with roughly a 17% chance of rain on any given day.