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Haarlem Vinyl Festival

The Haarlem Vinyl Festival is a three-day celebration of vinyl culture held across approximately 20 venues throughout Haarlem. The event features a diverse program including live music, vinyl-only DJ sets, record fairs, and specialized listening sessions.

Date
Oct 2-4, 2026
Location
Haarlem
Status
Upcoming
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Haarlem Vinyl Festival
Date
Oct 2-4, 2026
Location
Haarlem
Music Vinyl Record Fair

Event summary

Highlights

  • Record fairs and crate digger tours
  • Behind-the-scenes tours of the Record Industry pressing plant
  • Vinyl-only club nights and live performances
  • Turntable repair café and listening sessions
This multi-venue festival transforms the city into a hub for music enthusiasts, utilizing locations such as the Patronaat and PHIL concert halls, as well as museums, local record stores, and cafes. A key highlight includes the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Record Industry, one of the world's most prominent vinyl pressing plants. Activities range from high-energy club nights to intimate sessions focused on the craftsmanship and history of record production.

Daytime programming offers practical experiences for collectors, including a free record fair, 'crate digger' tours through the city, and signing sessions. For those looking to maintain their equipment, a repair café is available for turntable maintenance. The festival is designed to be accessible to both seasoned collectors and those curious about high-fidelity sound and the enduring culture of physical media.

Practical details

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