SÓNAR ISTANBUL 2026
10 APRIL - 11 APRIL
Sónar Istanbul 2026: a decade of innovation featuring Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, and more
10.11 April 2026 | Zorlu PSM | Supported by 100% Müzik
Sónar Istanbul returns to Zorlu PSM on 10th and 11th April 2026 to celebrate its landmark 10th anniversary, marking a decade of sound, culture, and experimentation at the intersection of music, innovation, and creativity. For this special anniversary edition, Sónar Istanbul brings together two defining forces of contemporary electronic music. Eric Prydz, newly announced for 2026, and Charlotte de Witte, previously revealed, stand at the centre of the lineup. Prydz’s meticulously constructed, long-form approach bridges underground precision with large-scale immersion, while de Witte’s uncompromising, high-energy techno language continues to shape global dancefloors with physical intensity. Alongside them, Apparat and Polo & Pan add contrasting yet complementary dimensions to the programme. Apparat’s immersive, emotionally driven sound world moves between electronic composition and cinematic atmosphere, while Polo & Pan bring warmth and global rhythms to the dancefloor, creating collective, open-hearted moments built on movement and shared joy.
The newly announced lineup further emphasises Sónar’s commitment to the avant-garde and the technical. Stef Mendesidis delivers a high-precision live set alongside the experimental sonic landscapes of Novi_sad and the modular synthesis of Cora Novoa. The club energy of the weekend is bolstered by the encyclopedic house selections of Gerd Janson, the vibrant groove of LOVEFOXY, and a heavy-hitting, world-exclusive b2b set from CEM and SALOME. Together, these artists form a multi-layered programme that spans forward-thinking techno, immersive live works, and experimental sound practices, reflecting a long-standing commitment to discovery rather than fixed genre boundaries.
Beyond the music, Sónar+D Istanbul will once again play a central role in the festival, presenting talks, performances, and new formats exploring the future of creativity, technology, and digital culture. The 2026 edition will introduce new collaborations and approaches that look towards the future of cultural production. As it celebrates its 10th edition, Sónar Istanbul continues to act as a meeting point for artists, audiences, and ideas, honouring its past while actively shaping what comes next.
More artists and programme details will be announced soon.
Sónar Istanbul 2026: a decade of innovation featuring Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, and more
10.11 April 2026 | Zorlu PSM | Supported by 100% Müzik
Sónar Istanbul returns to Zorlu PSM on 10th and 11th April 2026 to celebrate its landmark 10th anniversary, marking a decade of sound, culture, and experimentation at the intersection of music, innovation, and creativity. For this special anniversary edition, Sónar Istanbul brings together two defining forces of contemporary electronic music. Eric Prydz, newly announced for 2026, and Charlotte de Witte, previously revealed, stand at the centre of the lineup. Prydz’s meticulously constructed, long-form approach bridges underground precision with large-scale immersion, while de Witte’s uncompromising, high-energy techno language continues to shape global dancefloors with physical intensity. Alongside them, Apparat and Polo & Pan add contrasting yet complementary dimensions to the programme. Apparat’s immersive, emotionally driven sound world moves between electronic composition and cinematic atmosphere, while Polo & Pan bring warmth and global rhythms to the dancefloor, creating collective, open-hearted moments built on movement and shared joy.
The newly announced lineup further emphasises Sónar’s commitment to the avant-garde and the technical. Stef Mendesidis delivers a high-precision live set alongside the experimental sonic landscapes of Novi_sad and the modular synthesis of Cora Novoa. The club energy of the weekend is bolstered by the encyclopedic house selections of Gerd Janson, the vibrant groove of LOVEFOXY, and a heavy-hitting, world-exclusive b2b set from CEM and SALOME. Together, these artists form a multi-layered programme that spans forward-thinking techno, immersive live works, and experimental sound practices, reflecting a long-standing commitment to discovery rather than fixed genre boundaries.
Beyond the music, Sónar+D Istanbul will once again play a central role in the festival, presenting talks, performances, and new formats exploring the future of creativity, technology, and digital culture. The 2026 edition will introduce new collaborations and approaches that look towards the future of cultural production. As it celebrates its 10th edition, Sónar Istanbul continues to act as a meeting point for artists, audiences, and ideas, honouring its past while actively shaping what comes next.
More artists and programme details will be announced soon.
Event doors open at 5:00 PM.
Everyone entering the festival grounds must have a ticket, regardless of age.
Participants under the age of 18 will not be admitted to the festival grounds.
Ticket holders without ID/driver's license/passport will not be admitted to the event grounds.
Bags and persons will be checked upon entry to the festival area.
Food and beverages will be sold in the festival area, so outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Professional audio and video equipment (video cameras and cameras) and selfie sticks are not permitted in the festival area.
Flammable and/or explosive liquids or gases, pepper spray, and similar items are strictly prohibited in the festival area.
Festival wristbands must be worn at all times. Do not remove your wristband under any circumstances during the festival. Tickets will be checked daily. Do not lose your ticket.
A ticket, together with the wristband to be worn at the ticket booth, grants the holder the right to enter the festival area during the hours determined by the organizer. Loss of the ticket and/or wristband, or removal of the wristband from the wrist in any way, will result in loss of entry rights. Passo and the Organizer are not responsible for the loss of tickets and/or wristbands.
Fog effects will be used frequently during the events.
The festival features high sound levels. Earplugs will be available at the festival site for guests with sensitivity issues.
The event includes visual effects that may disturb light-sensitive epilepsy patients.
Items not left in the cloakroom are the sole responsibility of their owners.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the festival's indoor areas. Those who violate this rule will be removed from the festival area without warning and their tickets will not be refunded.
Participants with regular tickets have the right to leave the festival area once until 11:00 PM. Guests who leave the festival area after 11:00 PM will not be readmitted to the festival area on that day.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Zorlu PSM reserves the right to change the conditions for purchasing discounted tickets.
Zorlu PSM reserves the right to change the event venue, program, and schedule.
Zorlu PSM reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals deemed unsuitable for the event, refunding their ticket price.
The festival will take place regardless of weather conditions.
The organizer company retains the right to use video recordings of event participants on online streaming platforms. By participating in the event, participants agree to this right.
The event will be held in a standing format.
No boxed or open medication will be allowed in the festival area. Only prescription medication needed during the festival will be accepted for safekeeping and may be used if necessary.
There will be restrictions on bringing liquids, gels, perfumes, deodorants, vitamins, and similar items in bags into the venue.
