Introducing the Bring Your Own Vinyl Market and the Best Basslines in Pop Music

15 May 2025

Make your way to PHIL on Sunday to connect with collectors and to hear the best basslines of all time.

Haarlem Vinyl Festival to host Stephen Lipson in exclusive session

07 May 2025

One of the most anticipated sessions at this year's Haarlem Vinyl Festival will feature legendary producer and engineer Stephen Lipson, scheduled for Sunday, September 28 at PHIL.

The Listening Sessions Are Set to Return

25 Apr 2025

Listening to your favorite record on HI-FI, surrounded by fellow vinyl lovers—what could be better? Our beloved listening sessions are set to return this year as part of the Vinyl Culture program at PHIL, our home base throughout the weekend from Friday through to Sunday.

A Breakdown of the First Selection of Artists

22 Apr 2025

We're proud to present the first selection of artists for the third edition of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival — together with our main venues, Patronaat and PHIL. This first announcement focuses on the day and evening program, already showcasing a wide variety of subgenres.

Your Guide to Record Store Day 2025 — and What Comes After

11 Apr 2025

Record Store Day 2025 is tomorrow — and if you're a vinyl lover, it's one of the best days of the year. Whether you're chasing exclusive pressings or soaking in the analog magic of your local record store, it's a day worth preparing for.

Venues, vinyl, venues

02 Apr 2025

Venues and vinyl all around our lovely hometown: an overview of the participating Haarlem Vinyl Festival venues to date.

Making Vinyl Europe Meet & Greet with the iconic Bavo Church in the background

Making Vinyl Europe returns to Haarlem

21 Mar 2025

Making Vinyl Europe 2025, taking place from September 24-26, takes place at PHIL and is an event worth traveling for, especially in combination with the Haarlem Vinyl Festival. The combination of these two events makes Haarlem the vinyl capital of the world—at least for one week.

Vinyl Weekend Plans: The Record Fair at Dreef and Program at PHIL

27 Feb 2025

Thinking about visiting the Haarlem Vinyl Festival but not sure where to begin? One of the highlights of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival is the freely accessible Record Fair, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, offering a perfect starting point for your vinyl weekend. In this post we lay down some program suggestions and places to stay to help you start planning your visit.