Sonar Istanbul

Sónar Istanbul is a condensed and intimate version of the renowned international Sónar Barcelona festival, where thousands from different countries come together. With this event, Sónar will bring an entirely new level of joy to its already vibrant culture and energy—one that has never been experienced before!

Sónar İstanbul is proud to announce the 7th edition of their exciting festival, held at Istanbul's prestigious Zorlu Performing Arts Center with a capacity for 5000 guests. Enjoy multiple stages hosting extraordinary concerts, lively conferences, and exhibitions that feature contemporary art from both local and foreign creators. All these activities come together to create an experience like no other on April 28 and 29, 2023!

As a leader in the amalgamation of digital culture and electronic music, Sónar effortlessly connects renowned artists with burgeoning talent from all realms of audio-visual production. Since its inception, Sónar has held fast to three fundamental values: the coupling between creativity and technology, its pledge to serve as an international event for inspired people across different industries and backgrounds alike, and its commitment to being a meeting place for these individuals.

For over two decades, Sónar has been at the forefront of curating and organizing remarkable live music events in distinct locations around the world. No destination is too far for its innovative approach to inspiring performances from local talent and distinctive venues all over the world, from Barcelona to Reykjavik, Stockholm to New York City, and Cape Town. In recent years, they have also made stops in Frankfurt, Seoul, Lisbon, Lyon, Montreal, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, just to name a few!