[Off-ICMC] Sound Bar: “Sono, ergo sum.” – I sound, therefore I am.

The Soundbar is a performative pop-up bar that brings together socializing, drinks, and jam sessions. It serves as a workshop and experimental space, offering an environment for exploring sound, finding inspiration, and connecting with others. What does your favorite drink sound like? Join us for Soundbar’s vibrant sound journeys. Let your glasses sing and discover new levels of sensory experience at the bar. 
 
no registration required

The Off-ICMC

Music is what brings us together, even when everything else pulls us apart.
Music everywhere—it is part of our everyday lives. And yet, we’re hearing it performed live on analog instruments less and less. Instead, it often reaches us through speakers or headphones, as files, from the cloud. What does music mean to you? What does it sound like today? Where does it begin—and where does it end?
The ligeti center invites you to listen more closely and discover new sounds—to explore, experiment, and play. This year, ICMC HAMBURG 2026 revives an old tradition: the Off-ICMC, a free and accompanying festival curated for the general public and anyone curious about computer music.

All Off-ICMC events are free of charge.