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Sónar 2026 reshapes Barcelona with an expanded edition driven by music, AI and digital culture

Barcelona is once again set to become the global epicentre of electronic music and creative innovation with the arrival of Sónar 2026. The festival’s 33rd edition introduces a complete reinvention of its format, expanding across multiple locations in the city while deepening its focus on technology, artificial intelligence and immersive experiences.

From June 18 to 20, the entire music programme will take place at Fira Gran Via, a venue fully redesigned for this new chapter. The festival will feature four stages on opening day and six active spaces on Friday and Saturday, combining indoor arenas with large outdoor stages to create a more seamless experience for both audiences and artists.

Among the biggest names on this year’s lineup are cult British band The Prodigy, London rapper Skepta, and heavyweight DJs Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens and Chris Stussy. Live performances from Cabaret Voltaire, Kelis, Modeselektor and WhoMadeWho will also take centre stage, alongside the immersive STOOR Live concept led by legendary producer Speedy J, who will perform with a different set of guests each day in a 360º improvisational format.

The programme also reflects the rapid evolution of today’s global electronic scene. Artists such as Nia Archives, Dom Dolla, KETTAMA, Sara Landry, DJ Gigola and Sammy Virji will share the bill with experimental and hybrid performances. Reinier Zonneveld is set to unveil a new audiovisual show created alongside an AI system trained using his own music catalogue, while Goldie and Doc Scott will join forces for a special back-to-back session featuring Medic MC.

Sónar 2026 will further explore new forms of live performance and artistic collaboration. Boys Noize will debut a reimagined live concept; FJAAK and Kittin will present an intergenerational improvisation project; and Daito Manabe will premiere a new show developed with Google DeepMind technology. The lineup also includes appearances from Joy Orbison, Daniel Avery, Wata Igarashi and the enigmatic duo IceMorph, reinforcing the festival’s balance between legendary acts, cult favourites and emerging club culture stars.

The festival’s visual and performative dimension will also expand through immersive installations and large-scale creative projects. Highlights include ORGANYSMO, an architectural structure developed by LedPulse, and Dins de Desilence, an audiovisual piece designed to strengthen the connection between music, digital art and physical space.

One of the major developments this year is the relocation of Sónar+D to Llotja de Mar, in the heart of Barcelona. Now fully managed by the non-profit Fundación Sónar, the congress will take place on June 18 and 19, bringing together conferences, workshops, performances and interactive installations focused on the cultural impact of technology.

Sónar+D will explore topics such as artificial intelligence in artistic creation, the future of the internet and the need to build a more human relationship with digital tools. Through themes including “AI & Music”, “Beyond the Screen” and “Digital Gardens and Dark Forests”, the programme aims to encourage active participation in technology rather than passive consumption.

Confirmed speakers include branding consultant Eugene Healey, internet theorist and creator Yancey Strickler, digital artist niceaunties, researcher Joana Moll and new media artist Mónica Rikić. Daito Manabe will also discuss the technological development behind his new live show, while writer and technologist Mindy Seu will host a collective reading of her work exploring the relationship between sexuality and the internet.

The programme will additionally feature experimental live performances examining the intersection between sound, body and technology. From Evicshen’s intense physical noise set to the generative audio project by dadabots and the latest version of “Piano & AI”, where jazz pianist Ignasi Terraza will improvise alongside an artificial intelligence system.

Beyond the main festival, Sónar Week will once again spread across the city through a series of parallel events. OFFSónar returns to Poble Espanyol with parties hosted by internationally renowned collectives and labels including Keinemusik, elrow, Adriatique and Mau P. Meanwhile, Sónar District and the return of Sónar Kids will complete a city-wide programme stretching from one end of Barcelona to the other.

With this new edition, Sónar continues to reinforce its position as one of the most influential cultural festivals in the world, merging music, critical thinking, digital art and technology in a Barcelona transformed into a global creative laboratory for one week.

Words: @annaamaso