Our Story

Sofar is a global community reimagining the art of live experiences—turning unconventional spaces into intimate showcases for local grassroots art and culture.

Born in a London flat in 2009, Sofar began as an answer to a growing problem: live music had lost its magic. It blossomed into a global movement that kept music at its heart while expanding to comedy, dating, food & drink, dance, and more—all connected by Sofar’s renowned track record for discovering rising talent. Countless mainstage performers like Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Chappell Roan, Leon Bridges, YEBBA, Teddy Swims, Remi Wolf, Hozier, and Lola Young have played Sofar shows early in their careers. In the past four years alone, Sofar alumni have earned 129 Grammy nominations and 21 wins.

Each Sofar show is one-of-a-kind due to the surprising pairing of live experiences with unconventional spaces. Sofar has hosted shows in caves; churches; hidden museum rooms; private living rooms, gardens, and rooftops; a ski jump tower; countless boats, ships, and catamarans; a toy shop; a wax museum; and many other delightful places.

Meet the Community

The beauty of Sofar is how many connect with the mission globally. See where others are building and find your peers in this directory.

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FAQ

  • If you scroll up, you’ll find our community map along with a linked directory. Both include contact emails for each City Leader.

    Please keep the following guidelines in mind:

    1. Ask for permission before sharing contact information – Always check with the City Leader before sharing their email with external parties (e.g., artists, hosts, volunteers).

    2. Plan ahead – Cities host events at varying frequencies. If you’re reaching out, do so with as much advance notice as possible.

    3. Engage on slack – Besides email, see if they’re available via the slack community.

  • Bookmark this site to stay up to date with the latest news and updates. We’ll also share important announcements via email and Slack. Be sure to check your accounts regularly!

  • Leaders in Sofar cities are able to engage with others on our Global Communities Slack.

    When onboarded, you should have already been set up with an invitation. If you’re still not in, please follow up with anyone in the Global Communities team.