No music, no record. Or live show - which is eventually what our records make us look forward to. From established artists to upcoming musicians, you'll find your fair share of performances throughout the festival weekend, both in intimate settings and grand halls, with their own unique sound.

Not sure where to go? Not to worry, there is plenty of music to discover:

The vinyl industry: a non-stop spinning, multi-faceted world filled with explorations. One that we enjoy both personally and professionally - which is why we invite professionals to exchange their knowledge about the many, sometimes unexpected approaches of the black gold.

What would a vinyl festival be without some good old vinyl-only DJ sets? Whether you're into bass, hip-hop, early house classics, or good old Detroit techno, there's something for everyone. We have listed 10 DJ sets not to be missed.

With 35+ participating venues, there is plenty of vinyl culture programming to choose from. You might find your way to Patronaat, PHIL, or Jopenkerk with their extensive weekend programs, but did you notice we have lots of new locations participating? Let us put a spotlight on twelve of them.

The renowned Dutch photographer will celebrate his 60th anniversary in 2025 with a series of different exhibitions, starting with Every Picture Tells MY Story at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival.

So you've made up your mind, and being the vinyl enthusiast you are, you simply can't miss our festival. Excellent choice! Here are six essential tips for your visit:

Line-up and timetable announced! On HVF Saturday Cristel Ball will once again curate an evening filled with surprising acts.

Haarlem-based artist and world-renowned Joost Swarte will exhibit eighteen of his iconic album cover designs at Schuur. The prints of these album covers and posters will be on display daily from Friday, September 27th, in the café of Schuur, a building that Swarte himself designed, with free admission. On Saturday, September 28th, at 4:00 PM, Cristel Ball will engage in a conversation with Joost Swarte in the Schuur café about his collection, where he will also share some of his favorite vinyl records live — a unique opportunity, as he seldom showcases his personal collection.