Sónar+D 2026 Festival Program Explores Post-AI Era and Digital Culture

The Sónar+D 2026 festival will take place from June 18th to 19th at Llotja de Mar in Barcelona, Spain. This edition focuses on technology's role in creative practices, particularly examining artificial intelligence as an integrated tool rather than a novelty. The program includes talks, workshops, installations, and performances centered on three main themes: AI's impact on music, physical interactions with digital systems, and alternative internet futures. Featured participants include François Pachet, Nao Tokui, Anna Xambó, Evicshen, Fitnesss, Mónica Rikić, Keiken, Chia Amisola, Yancey Strickler, and Mindy Seu, alongside groups like Dadabots, 0xSalon, Barcelona Music Tech Hub, and The Generative Art Museum. The event emphasizes interactive participation, with installations by Volvox Labs and Superbe requiring audience engagement. The festival aims to explore how individuals can actively shape technological systems through various creative formats.