Organizer Information
Sónar Festival is a globally renowned annual event based in Barcelona, Spain, celebrated for its pioneering integration of music, creativity, and digital culture. Established in 1994, the festival has evolved into a multi-layered platform that combines experimental music shows, multimedia performances, interactive talks, debates, and innovative exhibitions. Within the festival structure, Sónar+D operates as the research and development arm, focusing on the intersection of art, technology, and digital innovation, serving both creative professionals and technological practitioners.Title & Description
Sónar+D 2026 — Open Call to Exhibit
The Sónar+D 2026 Open Call invites creators, artists, collectives, studios, and tech-oriented companies to submit projects — including prototypes, installations, and interactive artworks — for exhibition at Sónar+D 2026. Selected works will be showcased alongside some of the most forward-thinking digital creativity and innovation projects within the internationally acclaimed Sónar+D programme. Activities at Sónar+D include interactive installations, multimedia exhibits, digital art projects and creative tech presentations, all staged within an exciting multidisciplinary festival environment in Barcelona on 18–19 June 2026.Categories
- Visual Art
- Multimedia / Digital Art
- Interactive Installation
- Technology & Creativity
- New Media
- Audiovisual (Note: This opportunity is primarily exhibition-based and oriented toward tech-integrated creative output.)
Eligibility
- International artists, creators, and collectives.
- Companies, studios, and start-ups with projects that live at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture.
- Individuals or entities from anywhere in the world.
- Only submissions aligned with the festival’s multidisciplinary and interactive ethos will be considered. Projects involving DJ sets or live performance (not exhibition formats) are explicitly excluded.
Program Benefits & Awards
- A €800 fee for exhibition participation for eligible artist/creative projects.
- Exhibition space at Sónar+D 2026, including coverage of exhibition-relevant costs up to €1,000 (e.g., transport of exhibits, display equipment).
- Accommodation support for projects whose teams are not based in Barcelona during the festival.
- Daily meals during exhibition days for up to 5 members per project.
- VIP festival access (Participant accreditation) to both Sónar+D and the wider Sónar Festival for up to 5 people per project.
- VIP invitations for collaborators (up to 3 additional passes per project). For companies, studios, and startups:
- Guaranteed exhibition space at La Llotja de Mar.
- Daily meals and VIP access remain included, although project fees are not provided for corporate entries.
Application Fee
NoneApplication Requirements
Applicants must submit through the official portal with the following:- Contact details: name, address, email, and telephone.
- Project title and description.
- Project dossier — including conceptual and formal descriptions, supporting visuals and/or video, and an exhibition proposal adapted to Sónar+D spaces.
- Biography or CV of the artist, collective, or company.
How to Apply?
Online ApplicationKey Dates
- Application Deadline: 19 February 2026
- Exhibition Dates: 18 — 19 June 2026 at Sónar+D (within the festival programme).
- Installation Day: 17 June 2026 (mandatory setup by participants).
- Dismantling: 20 June 2026
Location
La Llotja de Mar, Barcelona, SpainAdditional Details
- Projects must be physically present throughout exhibition hours and adequately staffed by at least one representative during open times.
- Technical and spatial constraints apply — e.g., nothing may be fixed to walls or ceilings, and sound emission must be through headphones if applicable.
- The festival is not responsible for material/equipment security in the exhibition area.
- DJ performances and live performance proposals are excluded from this call; submissions containing such elements will be removed.