Sónar Barcelona 2027
17–19 June 2027 · Fira Gran Via · Barcelona, Spain
Sónar is an international festival centred on music, creativity and technology. Its programme combines Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night, with electronic music, DJ sets and live performances. Sónar+D connects creative practice with innovation and technology through talks, panels, exhibitions and performances. The event offers audiences a way to move between live music and ideas about sound, audiovisual work and digital culture.
Sónar Barcelona at a glance
| Item | Information |
|---|
| Event | Sónar Barcelona |
| Official brand | Sónar |
| Edition | 2027; ordinal number not stated |
| Type and category | Music festival; music and live performance |
| Dates | 17–19 June 2027 |
| City and country | Barcelona, Spain |
| Venue | Fira Gran Via, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) |
| Main areas | Electronic music, DJ sets and live acts, audiovisual creativity, digital culture and technology |
| Audiences | Music fans, performing artists, producers and creative-technology practitioners |
The official 2027 ticket information confirms the dates and venue. The published lineup is an initial announcement and may be expanded.
Why Sónar Barcelona matters
Music as a live experience
The announced lineup includes DJs and live acts across contemporary electronic and related music. Visitors can plan around performances that match their interests and use the range of artists to explore different approaches to sound and performance.
Creativity meets technology
Sónar’s identity extends beyond concerts. Sónar+D brings together talks, panels, exhibitions and performances around creativity, innovation and technology, giving music and creative-industry practitioners a way to engage with ideas as well as performances.
Day and night programming
The 2027 ticket information describes Sónar by Day on 17, 18 and 19 June and Sónar by Night on 18 and 19 June. Compare the organiser’s current access packages and terms before purchase.
Who should visit Sónar Barcelona?
Music fans and festival audiences
Useful if you want to discover contemporary electronic music and experience a varied live programme. Review the lineup as it develops, identify priority performances and leave room for artists outside your usual listening habits.
DJs, producers and performing artists
The event’s focus on music and audiovisual production makes it relevant to practitioners following performance styles, sound and creative approaches. Select performances with a clear professional or creative purpose.
Creative-technology practitioners
Sónar+D’s format includes talks, panels, exhibitions and performances related to creativity, innovation and technology. Check what is confirmed for 2027 before planning around a particular session.
What to explore at Sónar Barcelona
- DJ performances: compare mixing approaches, sound and set structure across artists on the lineup.
- Live electronic music: notice how performers combine composition, equipment and visual elements.
- Audiovisual production: observe the relationship between sound, image and stage presentation.
- Sónar+D: explore talks, panels, exhibitions and performances where creative practice meets technology; confirm the 2027 programme when published.
How to prepare for Sónar Barcelona
- Set your priorities. Decide whether your main goal is music discovery, following particular artists or engaging with creative-technology ideas.
- Review the programme. The official lineup page calls the current list the first names announced. Recheck it for additions and scheduling.
- Choose the right ticket. The organiser lists day/night access packages and SonarPass+D options. Compare current descriptions and terms on its website.
- Plan across the days. Build in breaks and allow time between the performances and sessions you choose.
Making the most of the festival
Rather than trying to see everything, keep a short list: artist or session, why it matters, what you want to notice, and one idea to follow up afterwards. For performances, note sound design, production choices or styles to explore further. For Sónar+D, capture questions and ideas that connect to your own creative or professional work. Check the published schedule for changes before setting your day plan.
Sónar Barcelona visitor profile and interests
| Visitor profile | Potential interest |
|---|
| Electronic music listeners | Discover artists and compare sounds and performance approaches. |
| Festival audiences | Experience DJ sets and live performances across day and night programming. |
| DJs and music producers | Observe performance, production and audiovisual approaches. |
| Performing artists | Find creative reference points across live and electronic music. |
| Creative-technology practitioners | Explore creativity, innovation and technology through Sónar+D. |
After Sónar Barcelona
Save the artists, techniques and ideas you want to revisit; follow up on relevant professional conversations; and identify music, audiovisual or technology practices worth testing in your own work. Separate immediate creative inspiration from longer-term decisions so useful observations do not disappear after the festival.
Sónar Barcelona visitor checklist
Before
- ☐ Check the latest lineup, programme and ticket terms.
- ☐ Select priority performances and sessions.
- ☐ Confirm venue and travel arrangements.
During
- ☐ Keep a flexible schedule and allow time for breaks.
- ☐ Note performances, ideas and production approaches to revisit.
After
- ☐ Review notes and follow up on relevant contacts or creative ideas.
Is Sónar Barcelona worth visiting?
Sónar is most relevant to people who want more than a single concert: its combination of electronic music, live performance and creative-technology ideas offers different ways to engage. Programme planning helps fans focus on artists they want to discover and practitioners connect performances or Sónar+D content with their own work. Check the official programme and ticket details before making plans.
Make your Sónar Barcelona visit count
Which performances or ideas do you want to discover, and what will you take back into your listening, creative or professional practice? Discover. Listen. Explore. Reflect.
Live music opportunities in Spain
Market indicator and context
SGAE’s authors’-rights collections from live popular music in Spain reached €48.7 million in 2024, up 7.4% from 2023, as reported by CISAC in 2025. This measures rights collections, not ticket sales or the total value of Spain’s live-music market; it is one indicator of licensed live-music activity.
Possible areas to explore
For artists, promoters, publishers and music-industry professionals, this activity may make rights administration, licensing and royalty reporting useful topics to examine alongside live performance. The figure does not show that Sónar offers a dedicated rights programme or guarantee commercial opportunities. Visitors can explore music and creative practice while verifying rights, licensing and business requirements for their own projects.
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