The fifth edition of the festival offered an audiovisual odyssey for 38,000 people.
Over two unforgettable nights, May 1st and 2nd, 2025, Buenos Aires once again became the beating heart of progressive house as Hernan Cattaneo returned to Ciudad Universitaria for the fifth edition of Sunsetstrip. Performing two extended solo sets, each stretching over seven hours, Cattaneo captivated more than 38,000 fans with an immersive soundscape that blurred the boundaries between music, visuals, and environment.
More than just a concert, Sunsetstrip has evolved into a full-scale sensory experience. Set beneath the open skies of Argentina’s capital city, the event pushed the limits of live production with state-of-the-art staging, cinematic lighting design, and a meticulous sound system that gave the music its fullest expression. Each sunset served as the natural cue for Cattaneo’s performance to blossom, building gradually from atmospheric rhythms to deep, driving melodies that swept across the crowd like a tidal wave.
Positioned at the center of an elaborate stage design, Cattaneo’s magnetic presence and flawless mixing delivered a masterclass in storytelling through sound. Across both nights, his open-to-close sets unfolded like a narrative—patient, emotional, and crafted with precision. The result was not only a testament to his enduring artistry but to the cultural weight of Sunsetstrip as a movement in its own right.
Born from the idea of capturing the magic of the golden hour, Sunsetstrip has become more than a party: it’s a ritual. A celebration of light, nature, and connection, where the music serves as a bridge between the modern and the elemental. Five editions in, the concept continues to grow, redefining what large-scale electronic music events can look and feel like in Latin America and beyond.
The awe-inspiring visual design was crafted by the renowned UK-based creative house, Luke Halls Studio. At first glance, the stage appeared deceptively minimal, composed of three massive circular structures reminiscent of full moons, but each orb concealed a powerful LED backdrop that came alive with pulsing animations, bold typography, and intricate geometric and architectural visuals that moved in sync with the music’s peaks and valleys.
As dusk gave way to darkness, the visuals were further enhanced by a tightly choreographed laser display that seamlessly integrated with the imagery on the moon-like structures. When the sun dipped below the horizon and the last light of the day faded, the lasers unfolded into an enveloping, multidimensional spectacle that transported the crowd into uncharted territory—an immersive audiovisual journey unlike anything previously witnessed in Buenos Aires.
Musically, Hernan delivered a dynamic, groove-heavy performance that traversed decades of electronic music while remaining firmly rooted in the now. His set was rich with timeless selections and fresh, forward-thinking sounds—a testament to his deep knowledge of the scene and instinctive ability to read and elevate a crowd. Among Saturday’s most memorable highlights were bootlegs of Billie Eilish, reimagined remixes of German innovators Moderat, and even a bold mashup featuring Prince—all seamlessly woven into a narrative only Hernan could construct. It was yet another demonstration of his unparalleled ability to evolve while maintaining a signature that grows more refined with each passing year.
Relive the best of Day 1 of Sunsetstrip 2025 below.
