Overview
- Sónar published a full-page, obituary-style notice listing its lifespan as 1994–2026 and opened an online book of condolences on its website.
- Organizers removed announced 2027 dates and wiped social posts without offering further comment, creating public uncertainty about the festival’s future.
- Journalists described the notice as likely a promotional lead-in to a forthcoming announcement such as a lineup reveal or a change of venues, but that interpretation remains unconfirmed.
- The festival has recently undergone major shifts: founders left after a 2018 majority sale to Superstruct/KKR, François Jozic now leads the event, and key Sónar +D leaders have departed.
- Reporters say Sónar planners are considering moving daytime shows and the +D program back into Barcelona’s Port Vell area for 2027 and that observers should watch for an official statement or a November lineup announcement.