Sonar Festival FAQs

What kind of music can I expect to hear at Sonar Festival?

Sonar Festival showcases a diverse range of music genres, primarily focusing on electronic music and its intersections with other styles. You can expect to hear everything from techno and house to experimental, ambient, pop, hip-hop, and even more avant-garde sounds. The festival embraces a wide array of dance music and contemporary sounds.

Is Sonar Festival purely an electronic music festival?

While electronic music is at the core of Sonar Festival, it's not exclusively limited to it. The festival has historically included pop, hip-hop, and various other styles. More recently, there's been an increased focus on Latin, urban, trap, and reggaeton music genres as well.

What are some of the specific electronic music genres featured at Sonar?

You can expect a wide spectrum of electronic music, including techno, house, experimental, ambient, downtempo, electro-pop, drum and bass, jungle, juke, footwork, gabber, hyperpop, and more. The festival also features artists who blend electronic music with other genres like soul, disco, funk, and R&B.

Has the focus on music genres at Sonar changed over the years?

Yes, Sonar has evolved over the years to reflect the changing musical landscape. Initially focused on avant-garde music and multimedia art, it has expanded to include a broader range of electronic music and has also incorporated genres like pop, hip-hop, and more recently, Latin and urban music.

Does Sonar feature both established and emerging artists?

Absolutely. Sonar is known for showcasing both legendary and pioneering artists in electronic music alongside new and emerging talents from both local and international scenes. This blend of established and up-and-coming artists is a key part of the festival's identity.

I’m interested in more mainstream electronic music. Will there be artists playing popular house and techno?

Definitely. Sonar balances its experimental side with crowd-pleasing acts, including well-known names in house and techno. You can expect to find sets from prominent DJs and live performances from established artists in these genres.

Where can I find the festival lineup?

The festival lineup is available here. You can also view them in the official Sónar 2024 app, which can be downloaded for both Android and iOS here.

Is there a cut-off time for admission to Sónar?

At Sónar by Day, last admission is at 11.30pm (half an hour before closing time) on Thursday and 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday. At Sónar by Night, last admission is at 6am (one hour before closing time).

Can I charge my phone?

Yes, you can charge your phone in the lockers. You need to bring your own cable. More information about the lockers here. You will also be able to charge it at the Silence and Lacoste activations (both only at Sónar by Day).

Is there internet available?

Yes, there is a WiFi network open to the public at both Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night.