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26/02/2026Daito Manabe and Scaler join Sónar 2026, plus BULTO, Glitterbox, and STOOR Live lineups revealed, completing the picture for June

We know… back in February we told you that the lineup for Sónar 2026 was now complete, but in truth we still had a few finishing touches to add. Now we’re making it official: with 102 different acts, the lineup for Sónar 2026 at Fira Gran Via is complete. Today we’ve added Japanese audiovisual artist Daito Manabe and genre-defying Bristol group Scaler. That follows the announcement last week of the artists who’ll appear as part of the Glitterbox takeover - Mousse T., Melvo Baptiste and Yasmin - alongside the BULTO takeover, which features Amanda Mussi, JESUZ X b2b NE/RE/A and Nina GGG. And this week we also unveiled the list of guests who’ll appear alongside Speedy J on each day of STOOR Live, his improvised collaborative live project: on Thursday, Colin Benders, Nadia Struiwigh, Reeko and .VRIL; on Friday, FJAAK, KiNK, and Nene H; and on Saturday, Dasha Rush, Luke Slater, Mathew Jonson and Ø [Phase]. Remember: you can browse the full lineup - and the day splits - here. Daito Manabe and Scaler join the SonarHall lineup

It all started at Sónar+D 2025, when Japanese polymath Daito Manabe met researchers from Google DeepMind. A meeting that could only lead to one thing: Daito started experimenting with DeepMind’s AI tools, and has now prepared a new AV show that he’ll debut at the redesigned SonarHall on Friday 19th June at Sónar 2026. It’s the second announcement so far for AI & Music powered by S+T+ARTS, joining Reinier Zonneveld's new R2 project. SonarHall will also be the venue where Scaler appear Thursday 18th June, splicing together elements from trip-hop and drum’n’bass with metal, noise, techno and drill. The Bristol quartet’s Sónar debut is more proof that in 2026, electronics and guitars are closer than ever.

STOOR Live: extended live sessions all weekend long, featuring KiNK, Dasha Rush, FJAAK, and more When we announced that STOOR Live would be a part of Sónar 2026, we knew it wasn’t going to be just another act on the lineup… Dutch techno veteran Speedy J has turned a pandemic-era studio project into one of the most unique live concepts around: extended, hardware-driven, and completely improvised collaborative sessions. STOOR Live will inhabit SonarCar for five hours on Thursday and seven hours on both Friday and Saturday. Each session will feature Speedy J and four other performers for a collectively improvised live performance that moves between ambient, atmospheric electronics, house, techno… and wherever else they decide to go. Nothing is scripted or rehearsed: each night will be a one-of-a-kind, unrepeatable experience. Thursday’s opening session will feature Colin Benders, Nadia Struiwigh, Reeko, and .VRIL. On Friday, FJAAK, KiNK, and Nene H will appear; while on Saturday, Dasha Rush, Luke Slater, Mathew Jonson and Ø [Phase] all participate.

Amanda Mussi y Mousse T. headline the BULTO and Glitterbox takeovers at SonarHall We already revealed that SonarHall will be transformed in 2026, with a setup that allows us to shift smoothly from concert hall to club in a matter of minutes. We’ll also extend the opening hours throughout the night on Friday and Saturday with takeovers by BULTO and Glitterbox.

Bogota queer kinky collective BULTO will take control on Friday night, bringing their wild, secretive techno parties to Barcelona. Headlining is Amanda Mussi, a veteran of São Paolo’s infamous Mamba Negra parties; alongside residents Nina GGG and JESUZ X b2b NE/RE/A.

On Saturday night, iconic house and disco party Glitterbox takes the reins. Launched in 2015 by Defected Records, it’s famed for its hedonistic atmosphere and legendary Ibiza summer events. At Sónar 2026, they’ve invited German super-producer, German super-producer Mousse T., one of the funkiest artists around, plus Glitterbox residents and radio hosts Melvo Baptiste and Yasmin.

Last chance to get your tickets before prices go up this Sunday Still haven’t got your tickets? Remember that all ticket prices will increase at midnight (CET) on Sunday 1st March. So there’s still time to grab your SonarPass, SonarPass+D, Weekend Ticket or Day Ticket, with prices starting at €39. Find the right ticket for you and get yours now over at our tickets page.

19/01/2026How we’re making Sónar 2026 more Sónar than ever

You’ve already heard us say it several times: in 2026, Sónar is going to be more Sónar than ever. But, how exactly? Let us explain… More Sónar than ever…
Sónar 2026 means more Sónar than ever because there’ll be non-stop music, all in one venue, with one single ticket. Were you Sónar by Day? You’ll still be able to dance on (artificial) grass, and you’ll still be able to enjoy the Barcelona sun. And each day, starting at 5pm, you’ll still be able to experience a Sónar sunset, only now the music doesn’t stop until dawn. Were you Sónar by Night? Now you’ll get more hours of music (starting at 5pm each day) and more stages (four on Thursday, and six on Friday and Saturday). Or were you both? As we said above, now you get more Sónar than ever, and most importantly, you no longer need to decide when to go from one venue to the other, because in 2026, everything’s in the same place.

…with a reimagined festival… We’ve taken the opportunity to rethink and redesign Sónar, from top-to-bottom. Within the venue, you’ll find new digital art installations, so you can immerse yourself in our universe, as well as upgrades and additions to all of the stages. The new SonarVillage by Estrella Damm is located where SonarPub used to be, and includes the best of the day, with artificial grass under your feet and a lineup designed to soundtrack the late afternoon; and best of the night, with some of the biggest artists from the lineup under the Barcelona sky, plus those memorable sunrises. Plus it’s the only stage that’s open from the moment we open doors until the moment the music stops, on all three days. SonarPark is evolving into an open-air stage, with a bigger dancefloor and an extended lineup, running until 1:30am on Thursday, and until 6am on Friday and Saturday. The lineup includes the best of SonarPark and SonarCar in recent years. There’ll be no more gaps between shows at SonarHall. We’re now able to transform the stage from a concert venue into a club in a matter of minutes, and the lineup will alternate DJ sets and live performances on all three days. We’re also preparing a special club programme for both Friday and Saturday night - more details coming soon. The lineup for SonarCar will feature three ‘classic’ extended sessions, but with an important evolution. We’ll reveal exactly what we’ve planned for this stage in our second and final lineup announcement (coming soon).

All four of these four stages will be open on Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday they’re joined by two more: SonarClub and SonarLab. We’re again upgrading the sound and lighting in SonarClub, while SonarLab will feature a redesigned dancefloor, allowing for a more intense, immersive experience.

… designed for you We want you to leave Sónar with nothing but good memories. That’s why we’ll be running a dedicated SonarBus shuttle service to and from the centre of Barcelona on all three days. Once inside the festival, we’re adding more rest areas so you can recharge your batteries between shows. And if you want to leave the venue and then return later, you’ll be allowed to do so once per day, as long as you leave before 11pm (read more information here) This is just the start, a small taste of everything that we’re preparing to make this the best Sónar yet. There’ll be more news coming soon, so stay tuned. See you at Sónar 2026!