Sonar 2025

The 2025 edition of Sónar Barcelona, a renowned festival celebrating the convergence of music, innovation, and creativity, is scheduled to take place from June 12th to 14th. This three-day and two-night event will unfold across two primary locations in Barcelona: Fira Montjuïc, which will host Sónar by Day and the Sónar+D program, and Fira Gran Via L'Hospitalet, the venue for Sónar by Night. This division into daytime and nighttime experiences across different locations suggests a carefully curated program designed to offer distinct atmospheres and cater to varying audience preferences throughout the festival.

The musical lineup for Sónar Barcelona 2025 promises a diverse array of talent. Sónar by Day will feature performances by artists such as Actress & Suzanne Ciani presenting 'Concrète Waves,' Alva Noto & Fennesz with 'Continuum,' and Chano Domínguez & Bronquio presenting 'Calle Barcelona'.

These acts hint at a daytime program that leans towards experimental electronic sounds, collaborative projects, and unique genre fusions, potentially creating a more introspective and artistically focused environment. Other notable daytime performers include Honey Dijon, Overmono, and DJ HEARTSTRING, adding a mix of contemporary house and techno to the daytime offerings. This blend suggests an intention to appeal to a broad spectrum of electronic music enthusiasts throughout the day.

As night falls, the festival shifts to Fira Gran Via L'Hospitalet, where a lineup of major international headliners will take the stage. Some of the confirmed acts for Sónar by Night include ARCA, Armin van Buuren b2b Indira Paganotto, BICEP presenting their CHROMA AV/DJ set, Eric Prydz, Four Tet, Peggy Gou, and Skrillex b2b Blawan. This impressive roster indicates a high-energy nighttime experience with large-scale productions and performances from some of the most prominent names in electronic music. The inclusion of back-to-back sets, such as Armin van Buuren with Indira Paganotto and Skrillex with Blawan, suggests unique and potentially groundbreaking musical collaborations designed to generate excitement and cater to diverse electronic music tastes.

Complementing the musical performances is Sónar+D, the festival's program dedicated to exploring the intersection of creativity and technology, which runs concurrently with Sónar by Day. The central themes for Sónar+D 2025 are "AI + Creativity," "Futuring the creative industries," and "Worlds to come". These themes underscore the festival's commitment to engaging with cutting-edge technological advancements and their impact on creative practices, signaling a forward-thinking and intellectually stimulating dimension to the event. Several new additions enhance the Sónar+D experience for 2025, including a new Communities Programme, the 'Lux Mundi' audiovisual installation, TIMES Collaborative Project Presentations, an expanded AI & Music Programme, and the +RAIN Film Festival. These diverse offerings, ranging from interactive installations to collaborative projects and film screenings, demonstrate a concerted effort to provide a multifaceted and engaging program that caters to a wide range of interests within the creative technology sphere. The redesigned Sónar+D section on the festival's website also indicates a commitment to providing accessible and comprehensive information about this integral part of the event.

Sónar Barcelona 2025 appears poised to deliver a comprehensive and engaging experience for attendees. With a diverse musical lineup spanning experimental sounds to global headliners and a thought-provoking Sónar+D program focused on the future of creativity and technology, the festival continues to solidify its reputation as a key event for enthusiasts of both music and innovation.

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