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Going to Sónar Istanbul 2026 Alone?

Find your crew before the festival. Match with ravers who share your music taste and never walk through the gates solo again.

Istanbul, TurkeyMarch 28–29, 2026Techno / Electronica / Experimental4 days away
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Going solo to Sónar Istanbul?

You've got your ticket. You know the lineup. But none of your friends are into techno — or they can't make it this year.

You're not the only one. Thousands of ravers go to Sónar Istanbul solo every year. The difference? Some of them find their crew before they arrive.

FestivalMates connects you with people going to the same festival who actually listen to the same music. Not “I like a bit of everything” — real Spotify data. Real compatibility.

How FestivalMates Works

From solo to squad in 3 steps

1

Connect Spotify

Link your Spotify and we map your music taste — top artists, genres, and listening patterns. This powers your compatibility scores.

2

Find Sónar Istanbul

Browse our festival database, mark Sónar Istanbul as attending, and instantly see who else is going — with compatibility scores for every raver.

3

Squad Up

Match with people who share your music taste, form a squad of 3–8, and coordinate meetups, packing, and set schedules before the festival.

Sónar Istanbul Quick Facts

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Dates

March 28–29, 2026

Genres

Techno, Electronica, Experimental, House

Capacity

15,000 people

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find people going to Sónar Istanbul?
FestivalMates connects you with other ravers attending Sónar Istanbul. Sign up with your Spotify account, mark Sónar Istanbul as a festival you're attending, and you'll instantly see other attendees ranked by music compatibility. Match with people who listen to the same artists, form a squad, and coordinate before the festival.
Is it safe to go to Sónar Istanbul alone?
Thousands of people go to Sónar Istanbul solo every year — it's more common than you think. FestivalMates makes it safer by connecting you with a squad before you arrive. Everyone signs up with Spotify or social auth (no fake profiles), squads form weeks in advance (not last-minute), and you're in a group of 3–8 — never a 1-on-1 stranger meetup.
What genres are at Sónar Istanbul?
Sónar Istanbul features Techno, Electronica, Experimental, House. On FestivalMates, you can filter attendees by music taste to find people who are into the same genres and artists as you.
When is Sónar Istanbul?
Sónar Istanbul takes place March 28–29, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. On FestivalMates, you can see who else is attending and start planning your trip together.
Is FestivalMates free?
Yes! Core features are completely free — matching, squads, set planner, packing lists, and more. FestivalMates Pro (€4.99/month) unlocks unlimited vibes, streak freezes, full leaderboards, and the Pro badge.

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