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✈️How to get to Sónar İstanbul
Planning your trip to Sónar İstanbul? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), about 31 km from the venue.
- Allow about 43 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Pendik, Istanbul or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Sónar İstanbul
Accommodation near the Sónar İstanbul site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Pendik, Istanbul, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Pendik, Istanbul.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near Sónar İstanbul
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Sónar İstanbul. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Pendik, Istanbul and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Sónar İstanbul 2026: the electronic music festival in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul extension of Barcelona's famous Sónar, Sónar İstanbul takes place at Zorlu PSM, a contemporary cultural complex in the Beşiktaş district. This 2026 edition, scheduled for April 10 and 11, brings together 10 artists for two days of electronic music and digital arts. The modern architectural setting and cutting-edge technical infrastructure make Zorlu PSM an ideal venue for immersive audiovisual performances.
The lineup cultivates the electronic excellence characteristic of the Sónar brand, blending techno, house and experimental electro. Among the headliners: Eric Prydz, Polo & Pan, Apparat and Charlotte de Witte.
The festival explores the boundaries of contemporary dance music, with forays into ambient, IDM and experimental music. Sónar İstanbul also plays a cultural bridge role between Europe and Asia, highlighting the emerging Turkish electronic scene alongside international stars.
On April 10 and 11, 2026, Zorlu PSM becomes Istanbul's electronic epicenter. Check the lineup and book your tickets.
