Sónar 2026 (Barcelona): dates, tickets & first-timer guide

Sónar 2026 at a glance

Update (July 2026): Sónar 2026 has finished. The guide below explains how Sónar works so you can plan for Sónar 2027 (expected mid-June 2027, dates TBA).

Sónar is Barcelona's landmark festival of advanced music and creativity, and one of the most important dates in the electronic-music calendar. For 2026 it runs 18–20 June at Fira Gran Via. Always confirm the latest details on the official site before you book.

A notable change for 2026: Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night are unified into one venue with continuous programming across six stages — a different layout from previous editions where day and night were separate sites.

Who's playing

Sónar's strength is breadth — house, techno, hip-hop, experimental and live electronics share the bill. The 2026 edition is headlined by acts including The Prodigy, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Skepta and Kelis, among 100+ artists. Check the official line-up for stage splits and times once published.

Tickets & how foreigners buy

Buy from the official Sónar site only — it's the safest route and avoids resale mark-ups. The 3-day SonarPass starts at €184 (prices rise as tiers sell out, so earlier is cheaper). Single-day tickets are also sold. You'll collect a cashless wristband; bring photo ID that matches your booking.

First-timer tips

• Pace the three days. It's a marathon — the night sessions run very late.
• The fringe is half the fun. Sónar Week fills Barcelona with off-festival parties (often grouped under "OFFSónar" and club nights citywide). Plan a couple around the headliners you most want to see.
• Stay central and use the metro. Fira Gran Via is easy to reach; nights run past public-transport hours, so plan your route back.

Related reading

New to the sound on the bill? Read deep house vs tech house and the history of house music. Extending the trip to a club capital? See our Berlin house clubs guide.