What are the Sónar by Day opening hours?
Thursday 14th: from 1pm to 12am
Friday 15th & Saturday 16th: from 1pm to 11pm

What are the Sónar by Night opening hours?
Doors open and concerts start at 8.30pm.

What is the best time to get to Sónar by Night?
So that you don't miss the headlining shows that start at 10:30pm, we recommend you arriving at least an hour before.

Is there a cut-off time to access Sónar by Day?
Yes, at 10:30pm.

Is there a cut-off time to access Sónar by Night?
Yes, half an hour before the closing.

Where can I find the festival line-up?
The festival program, can be found here: sonar.es/en/2018/artists

The Sónar by Night concerts of Friday are the night of Thursday going into the early hours of Friday morning? Or are they the night of Friday going into the early hours of Saturday?
They are Friday night going into Saturday.

The Sónar by Night concerts of Saturday are the night of Friday going into the early hours of Saturday morning? Or are they the night of Saturday going into the early hours of Sunday?
They are the night of Saturday into Sunday.

Can I bring my camera?
Neither professional cameras nor video recording cameras are allowed into the festival sites.

Can I bring my skate?
No.

Is there a map to see where and how all the festival activities are distributed?
https://sonar.es/en/2018/espacios

Is there a cloakroom?
Yes.

Is there a lost property desk? (Lost keys, mobile telephones, etc.)
Yes, at the Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night Information Point.

How do I recover a lost item after the festival?
All unclaimed items at festival information points will be delivered to our office. Email [email protected] starting Monday June 18th, with a description of what you've lost. If we can locate the item you will be able to pick it up from our offices. We will keep hold of lost items until Friday July 6th. Monday July 9th items will be delivered to the appropriate authorities.

Is there a first aid point
Yes.

Is it possible to charge your mobile?
No.

Can I access the site with food or drink?
No.

Can I smoke?
In the uncovered areas, yes. Indoors, no.

Can I buy, vegan, vegetarian or gluten free food?
Yes.

Can I buy gluten free beer?
Yes.

Can I buy tobacco?
No.

Is there WIFI access?
At Sónar by Day, yes.

Can I buy food?
Yes.

Can I access the site with animals?
No.

What are the age restrictions at Sónar Festival?
Sónar by Day: Entrance permitted to all public. Minors under the age of sixteen may access the event but must be accompanied by an adult. It is obligatory to fill in this form to be able to access with a minor, and keep it during the festival. Sónar by Night: Entrance prohibited to under 16s.

Is there site access for people with disabilities or any specific needs and accompanying assistance?
Yes. Entrance to the festival has been adapted for disabled access. For individuals or companions with any specific needs please contact us via e-mail explaining the situation: [email protected]

Are there any special prices for people with reduced mobility?
No.

Are there any toilets for people with reduced mobility?
Yes.

Do children have to pay?
Yes. As of 7 years and above. At Sónar by Night entrance is prohibited to minors under the age of 16 years.

Are there any merchandising shops at the festival?
Yes.

Can I find security if I need it?
Yes.

What should I do if I want to make a complaint?
We have complaint sheets at the ticket offices and information points of the festival. You can also fill one here: http://consum.gencat.cat

Can I access and exit the sites as I wish?
At Sónar by Day yes. At Sónar by Night if you leave the site you will not be allowed back in except VIPs and Delegate Pass holders).

Is there a hand programme available?
Yes.

Can I download an Official APP?
Yes, download it here.

Where can I buy tickets?
You can buy them via the official ticket outlets. You can find them here

Are there ticket offices at the festival?
Yes.

Can I buy or give a ticket to a friend? How?
Yes. You buy it, you print it, and you give it...

Are there names on the tickets?
No.

Can I share the SonarPass?
No, you can't. It's a unique wristband.

Can I share the 2-Night Ticket?
No, you can't. It's a unique wristband.

Can I switch the SonarPass for the wristband at Sonar by Night?
Yes.

What happens if I buy a ticket from a non-official ticket seller? How can I be sure that it is legitimate?
We cannot guarantee the legitimacy of a ticket bought from another vendor that is not one of our official distributors.

I haven't received an email confirmation. What should I do?
Get in contact with the ticket distributor that you bought it from (SonarTickets or SonarTickets by StubHub).

How can I get in touch with the SonarTickets helpdesk?
By phone: 902 88 31 60 (Mon - Fri from 9am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm)
By email: [email protected]

How can I get in touch with the SonarTickets by StubHub helpdesk?
By phone: (+34) 910 612 743
By email: [email protected]

Can I get an invoice for tickets bought?
Yes. You should ask the ticket distributor where you bought it (SonarTickets or StubHub).

What should I do if I receive an error message as I try to print my ticket?
Get in touch with the ticket distributor that you bought it from (SonarTickets or StubHub).

What happens if I lose my ticket?
You can print it again. Remember that there is an electronic access control onsite and you may only access the event once with this ticket (the barcode will only be read once).

Will I find tickets available onsite at ticket offices if the web says that they are sold out?
No.

Does the SonarPass/SonarPassVIP/Delegate Pass allow access to the Opening/closing Night and activities that take place outside of the Fira Montjuic and Fira Gran Via?
No, it doesn't. The SonarPass allows you access to all Sónar by Day (14th, 15th and 16th June) at Fira Montjuic, and Sónar by Night (15th and 16th June) at Fira Gran Via L'Hospitalet.

Can I access Sónar+D activities with my SonarPass or Sónar by Day ticket?
With the SonarPass or Sónar by Day ticket you can access to a selection of activities from the Sónar+D Congress like Demos, MarketLab, StartUp Garden, Realities+D, Sónar360 by MEDIAPRO, The Zero Gravity Band, Sónar Calling GJ273b Control Room by Absolut and Sónar Innovation Challenge from 14th June since 1 pm.

Delegate Pass holders have preferent access to the demos and presentations of the Stage+D and Room+D. If capacity allows it, you will be able to access with your SonarPass or Sónar by Day ticket.

Remember that Saturday 16th only Realities+D, Sónar360 by MEDIAPRO, The Zero Gravity Band, Sónar Calling GJ273b and Control Room by Absolut will remain open.

You don't have access to: Networking activities like Meet the Expert, Meet the Investor, Meet&Drink by Estrella Damm, Artist Wanted neither to any of the Sónar+D services (restaurants, Networking Bar, VIP Areas, bag, Sónar by Night bus, Networking App, etc.).

Can I change or cancel a ticket I've bought?
Once a purchase has been made changes are not allowed.

I still have questions about the schedule, the ticket purchase process, the program, etc.
E-mail us to [email protected]

What is SonarCashless?
SonarCashless is the only method of payment accepted at the festival. Top up your wristband from a card or with cash, and use it to pay at Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night.

Can I obtain my wristband before the festival?
No.

Where do I pick up my wristband?
At the Check-in points at Sónar by Day or Sónar by Night where you will be required to exchange your entry ticket for a wristband. This wristband will allow you to access the festival and pay for all consumables. Top up your wristband using cash or credit card at any Cashless point.

Is there a cost for the wristband?
No.

Where I can recharge my wristband?
At any of the Cashless points located at Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night.

Can I recharge the wristband with any amount?
You can only recharge in multiples of 5€ (5€, 10€, 15€, 20€...)

Is there a limit to the amount I can recharge?
Yes, 300€.

Can I recharge my wristband when the balance is insufficient?
Yes, at both Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night

Can I recharge by cash and credit card?
Yes.

Does my wristband balance work at both Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night?
Yes.

What if I break the wristband?
You will have to go to the customer service desk at any Cashless point and show your broken wristband and we will give you a new one. We can only maintain your wristband balance if it retains the plastic piece on the strap.

What happens if I lose the piece of plastic from the strap?
In this case the wristband would be considered worthless, because this is where all data is stored. Therefore, it would be as if it had been lost or stolen.

What if I lose my wristband?
If you lose the wristband you will also lose your balance. To obtain a new wristband you will have to go to the customer service desk at any Cashless point and we will give you a new wristband at no additional cost but you will need to recharge it.

Is the wristband submersible?
Yes.

Can I check how much balance remains on the wristband or see what transactions have been made? How?
Yes. You can check your wristband balance anytime at the Cashless point.

Can I recover the money remaining on the wristband when I leave the festival?
Inside the festival / Immediate refund without fees: at Cashless Returns points in festival hours.

Outside of the festival / Refund not immediate, refund transaction fees 2€: online refund application at www.sonar.es/cashless from 12 pm June 17 until 11:59 pm June 24. Once the period has concluded, we will process your application and you will receive a bank transfer between 2-6 July.

How can I get to Sónar by Day?
Follow this link for transport information: how-to-get-there.

How can I get to Sónar by Night?
Follow this link for transport information: how-to-get-there.

How do I get from Sónar by Day to Sónar by Night?
Follow this link for transport information: route.

How long does it take to get from Sónar by Day to Sónar by Night?
By car or taxi: 10 min; by Metro: 25 min.; by SonarBus: 15 min; by FGC (train): 25 min. and by Bus: 25 min.

How often does the SonarBus leave?
Every 20 min. aprox.

Is the SonarBus adapted for people with reduced mobility?
Yes, all SonarBus lines are equipped with this service.

Is there parking around the venues?
At Sónar by Day, yes; at Sónar by Night, no.

How can I apply/send a demo to the festival?
The festival only receives and only responds to applications between the months of October and December. Write to [email protected]. between these months for info. Please remember, Sónar Festival is an electronic music festival.

I'm a photographer. How can I get a photopass?
You can apply for this at the Press Room at Sónar by Day during the festival. (You must be a Press accreditation holder)

Do you hire volunteers?
No.

Can I set up a food stall at the festival (food or other goods)?
We only study proposals we receive before the month of April. Send us an email with a full written proposal to [email protected].

Are there opportunities to work at the festival? Where can I send my CV?
We answer all CVs that we receive and we save them all, however, we receive a massive number. Don't get disheartened, send it to [email protected]

Can I sell merchandising at the festival?
There is no Marketplace at Sónar therefore there are no opportunities to sell items of any kind that is not part of Sónar+D (in which case you should write to [email protected]).

Haven’t we answer your doubt?
E-mail us to [email protected].