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Last week, Sonus Croatia wrapped up another fantastic year. It’s that late-summer festival we look forward to every year on Zrće Beach. And this time was no different.
We spent our first night catching Sven Väth at Kalypso. Honestly, it was just classic Väth: deep, timeless, and a bit playful. I remember when he threw in I Wear My Sunglasses at Night everyone was singing along and enjoying the moment. Then we headed over to Papaya for Loco Dice. He brought a different energy, a bit more punch, and as the sun started to come up behind the stage, you could feel that shift from night to morning.
Personally, the highlight of the first day was hitting Noa Beach Club for Dennis Cruz. Club Space hosting that morning set was just perfect. By the time Cruz started at 7am, the sun was up, the breeze was perfect, and you had people who’d either been dancing all night or just arrived fresh for his set. Cruz knew exactly how to keep the mood. It was one of those moments where you just look around and think, “Yeah, this is why we come to Sonus.”
Funk Tribu b2b Bad Boombox, Then Adam Beyer
On the third day, we started out at Kalypso to catch Funk Tribu b2b Bad Boombox. We didn’t plan on staying the whole time, but the energy they created together was unreal. We lost track of the hours completely. Each track, each mix just flowed better than the last. By the time their set wrapped up, we were genuinely surprised at how fast it flew by. If you ever get a chance to see them together, do it. It was one of those sets you wish to record so you can listen to it over and over again.
After that, we only had a few minutes left to catch Adam Beyer over at Noa Beach Club. His set was classic Beyer: tight, powerful, and totally locked in with the crowd. You could see he was having as much fun as everyone else. After he finished, he came down to the dance floor, took photos with fans, and even shared a few celebratory shots. He was just present, clearly enjoying it as much as we were.
Unexpected Joseph Capriati + Traumer + Seth Troxler Moment
The fourth night brought one of the most unexpected and talked-about moments of the festival. Earlier that day, Sonus announced a few schedule changes on social media. At first, it looked like a regular reshuffle. Joseph Capriati and Traumer were already on for a scheduled four-hour b2b. The set was moving smoothly, holding a steady groove. Then, without much warning, Seth Troxler joined them behind the booth. It was the first time all three played together. You could tell they were comfortable with each other. No one tried to lead; they took turns and balanced it out. The set was so strong that the club let them play past curfew. They stayed until 7am, and the crowd stayed with them.
I chatted with a girl from the Netherlands who was at Sonus for the first time. She said what made it special for her was that each stage was actually a different club. You had Noa, Papaya, Aquarius, and Kalypso all lined up along the beach, each with its own vibe and lineup. It isn’t just one big stage after another; it is like a series of club experiences under the open sky. Sonus is set up so that almost at any time of day, something is happening. A daytime after beach set, a boat party out on the water, or the After6 program at Lift Beach Club that runs deep into the morning.
We did miss a few sets, which is just part of a festival like this. Too many good acts at once means you have to choose. Some people plan out all four days (not counting the pre-parties and afterparties) and hit everything they can. Others take it slower, catch a few key sets, and rest in between.
In the end, Sonus is that festival where you find your own pace. You won’t catch everything, but you’ll have your own highlights. And that’s exactly why we love it.
Next year’s edition has already been announced, from 16th to 20th August 2026. A sign-up link for super early bird tickets is already live on the official Sonus website.
