The 32nd edition of Sónar Festival is set to take place from June 12-14, 2025, across Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night in Barcelona, featuring 117 live shows, DJ sets, and multidisciplinary performances on 10 stages. This year, the festival introduces a brand-new Boiler Room stage and the return of SonarLab X Printworks London, expanding its global presence in electronic music and creative arts.
A Diverse and Global Lineup
Sónar 2025 continues to push the boundaries of electronic music culture, welcoming artists from diverse genres and backgrounds. Key performances include:
- Live Shows from Pa Salieu, Sega Bodega, Dengue Dengue Dengue, and Herbert & Momoko.
- DJ Sets featuring Dixon, Actress b2b Skee Mask, Dee Diggs, and 90s house legend Ultra Naté.
- A moving tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto by electronic music pioneers Alva Noto and Fennesz.
- Genre-breaking artists such as Safety Trance, WOST, Emma DJ, SICARIA, DJ SOSA RD, Animistic Beliefs & Jeisson Drenth, and Lua de Santana.
- Nathy Peluso will present her remix album Club Grasa, showcasing her innovative approach to Latin music.
Bridging Generations in Electronic Music
This year’s festival includes exciting b2b performances that connect different eras, styles, and genres:
- Skee Mask b2b Actress
- Alinka b2b Shaun J. Wright
- Dee Diggs b2b Ultra Naté
Expanding Sónar’s Influence with Special Stages and Collaborations
- Boiler Room debuts at Sónar by Night, adding a cutting-edge stage to the festival’s lineup.
- SonarLab x Printworks London returns, maintaining the spirit of the iconic UK venue during its redevelopment. The stage will feature a 6x10m vertical screen, immersive lighting, and world-class programming.
- Collaborations with leading European institutions such as The Barbican London, presenting exclusive artistic productions.
Special Sunset Slots at Sónar by Day
- June 12 – Brazilian electronic sensation MOCHAKK
- June 13 – House music evangelist Honey Dijon
- June 14 – UK electronic music innovators Overmono
Audiovisual and High-Impact Performances
The festival will feature groundbreaking audiovisual shows and genre-defining performances:
- Eric Prydz presents his latest high-tech immersive set.
- BICEP present CHROMA AV/DJ.
- Peggy Gou, Max Cooper, Cora Novoa, and Daito Manabe will deliver cutting-edge visual and musical experiences.
- Four Tet, Vintage Culture, Helena Hauff, and Barry Can’t Swim bring their contemporary electronic sounds to the Sónar stage.
- Skrillex b2b Blawan and Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto offer unique cross-genre collaborations.
- Avant-garde performances from Rone with the (LA)HORDE collective and the Ballet National de Marseille, Yerai Cortés’ ‘Guitarra Coral’, Maria Arnal, Tarta Relena, and Samantha Hudson.
Sónar+D: Exploring the Future of Creativity and Technology
Sónar’s renowned Sónar+D congress will focus on three major themes for 2025:
- AI + Creativity – Showcasing cutting-edge AI tools and their impact on the creative industries.
- Futuring the Creative Industries – Exploring the evolution of artistic creation and curation leading up to 2030.
- Worlds to Come – Discussing futuristic concepts such as quantum computing, non-binary futurism, and interstellar travel.
Tickets Now on Sale
All types of tickets for Sónar 2025 are now available at sonar.es, with discounts for European Youth Card holders and payment installment options.
Join Sónar 2025 for a transformative experience in music, innovation, and digital culture.
