SOUNDIT Barcelona 2026: Carl Craig and Jeff Mills in charge

Following the successful celebration of its large-scale format last July at Parc Nou in El Prat de Llobregat, the Barcelona-based promoter SOUNDIT has officially announced its return to the city center. The iconic Plaza Monumental in Barcelona will once again be the epicenter of daytime leisure in the city, hosting the 2026 autumn-winter season. The organization has scheduled a total of five exclusive dates, distributed between the months of October and December, reaffirming its commitment to a format that balances international avant-garde, historical figures of electronic music, and emerging local talent.

Detroit Love and the architectural legacy of techno

The inaugural season is scheduled for October 3rd, presenting a showcase entirely dedicated to the birthplace of techno under the acclaimed Detroit Love concept. This opening day will feature a hybrid format starring two fundamental figures of modern electronics: Carl Craig, founder of the influential Planet E label, and Moodymann, an absolute reference for organic groove and soul-rooted house. The joint performance will be backed by the live act of Mike Banks, co-founder of the iconic collective Underground Resistance, guaranteeing a masterful display of analog synthesis and classic drum machines. The lineup for this first meeting will be completed by the presence of local artists such as Laia and Klara Missyle, who will provide a sonic transition between the roots of the Motor City and more contemporary trends.

An exhaustive journey through clubbing textures

The programming will continue to unfold throughout the autumn months with a meticulous curatorial approach. On October 17th, the German Marcel Dettmann will offer an unusual set oriented towards classic house, moving away momentarily from his characteristic Berghain sound, accompanied in the booth by Sugar Free, formica, and Eli. Subsequently, on November 14th, the French artist Kittin, a pioneer of electroclash and a veteran in the manipulation of vocals over acid sequences, will join forces in a 'back to back' format with mad miran. This day will also include the acclaimed live act by Paranoid London, as well as performances by Spacer and the duo Kudi b2b PEBE.

On November 28th, the facilities of the Monumental will welcome the British artist Joy Orbison and the New York producer Aurora Halal, accompanied by TRS and EYRA. This event will involve a deep exploration of sub-bass frequencies, focused on UK bass, broken breaks, and high-BPM hypnotic techno.

Each appointment is conceived as a narrative and expansive experience that will traverse the techno legacy of Detroit, house in all its forms, electro, UK bass, and the most hypnotic and experimental textures of club culture.

— SOUNDIT curatorial manifesto

The masterful closing with the precision of Jeff Mills

The definitive finale to this autumn-winter season will take place on December 12th. The closing will be led by another of the genre's undisputed legends: Jeff Mills. The veteran producer will lead a day characterized by a purely cerebral and dancefloor-oriented approach, marked by his unmistakable fast-mixing technique and the use of the iconic Roland TR-909 live. He will share the bill with the powerful 'live' format of Surgeon & Nørbak, in addition to the talents Imox and zizi K.

• October 3: Detroit Love with Carl Craig b2b Moodymann feat. Mike Banks (live), Laia, Klara Missyle.
• October 17: Marcel Dettmann (House Set), Sugar Free, formica, Eli.
• November 14: Kittin b2b mad miran, Paranoid London (live), Spacer, Kudi b2b PEBE.
• November 28: Joy Orbison, Aurora Halal, TRS, EYRA.
• December 12: Jeff Mills, Surgeon & Nørbak (live), Imox, zizi K.

Structural impact on the Barcelona electronic circuit

The confirmation of this itinerary underscores the consolidation of SOUNDIT as a fundamental promoting entity in the European circuit of daytime events. By managing to bring together pioneers of the original sound and references of contemporary electro in an architecturally significant space, the brand not only ensures an economic and cultural impact in Barcelona, but also preserves the educational value of quality dance music. Tickets for all dates are now available through official sales channels and the Resident Advisor platform, anticipating high demand from the specialized public.

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