Exhibition: Image, Vinyl & Resistance

The World Protest Song Day exhibition takes you through decades of music as a means for change. From vinyl covers that made history to posters that made walls speak: protest has always been both visual and...

Expositie, documentaire & Q&A – Mohammed al Zaanoun

Experience a powerful visual and cinematic journey through two decades of living and surviving in Gaza.

Diggin' till Dusk

Record store Near Mint Haarlem will stay open extra late during the Haarlem Vinyl Festival for all your vinyl finds.

Q&A – Mohammed al Zaanoun

Experience a powerful visual and cinematic journey through two decades of living and surviving in Gaza.

Freedom lecture Jip van den Toorn

How can you protest with an image? In her freedom lecture, cartoonist Jip van den Toorn (de Volkskrant, Vrij Nederland) demonstrates how drawings can irritate, challenge, and disrupt, thus becoming a...

Oblique Strategies

De Vishal returns returns with a freely accessible vinyl themed exhibiton, inspired by Brian Eno's work. 

George Enzlin

Guided Tour at Record Industry

Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at Europe's largest vinyl pressing plant.

A Private Shopping Experience

After hours! Record store Near Mint Haarlem is all yours for a private vinyl shopping session.

The Value of Words

How much influence does a protest song have? When does a song lyric become political? And what responsibility does an artist bear in times of injustice?

Guided Tour at Record Industry

Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at Europe's largest vinyl pressing plant.

Tickets & Info - Opening Hours

The Haarlem Vinyl Festival crew is ready to assist you with information and provide you with a ticket and/or wristband. See you there!

Get Your Limited Edition Merch

Enhance your festival experience with our limited edition t-shirts and tote bags. Grab them before they sell out and get your festival memento. Our crew is here to assist you.

Freedom lecture Jip van den Toorn

How can you protest with an image? In her freedom lecture, cartoonist Jip van den Toorn (de Volkskrant, Vrij Nederland) demonstrates how drawings can irritate, challenge, and disrupt, thus becoming a...

Verhalende liedjes, Vergeet mij nietjes!

A vinyltour along the care centers of Haarlem.

Public Panel: This Is How We Do It - The Path To More Sustainable Record Manufacturing

Join the conversation, hosted by Making Vinyl x HVF, and be part of the progress the vinyl industry is making.

15 Years Team Beats  - Listening Session

The team behind Rotterdam Beats and ADE Beats will share, through records, their experiences in the music industry and organizing Europe's premier hip-hop, bass & beats platform. 

Lecture by Laurens Ham – Protest songs between inspiration and controversy

We are proud that Laurens Ham, author of the book Op de vuist: Vijftig jaar politiek en protestliedjes in Nederland, will give a lecture during World Protest Song Day.  

Hiqpy x Danton Supple - The Art of Recording

When raw talent meets seasoned expertise, sparks fly! Hiqpy and Danton Supple discuss The Art of Recording.

Public panel: The Cult of Gear – Resisting Elitism in Audio Obsession and a Great Sounding Future for All

Join us on the Friday afternoon as we're diving deep into sound culture, together with Making Vinyl.

Do you still dare to book?

What does it mean to program a distinctive artist in times of polarization? How much room is there left for activism on stage? And who decides what goes too far?

Q&A – Mohammed al Zaanoun

Experience a powerful visual and cinematic journey through two decades of living and surviving in Gaza.

Gen Z & Vinyl - Vinyl Alliance talk

A keynote presentation filled with insights by VA general manager Ryan Mitrovich.

Venice Listening Session & Q&A

Americana-Pop legends Venice invite you to a special Q&A and listening session just ahead of their full concert that same evening at the venue.

Demo Feedback Sessions with International Top Producers

Get your music heard by Tommy D and Danton Supple, two internationally renowned producers with decades of experience in the music industry.

Houtbaar Vinyl Sessions

One final summer night this season in the garden of Houtbaar, dedicated to vinyl with headliner Samuel Deep. Curated by Haarlem’s finest duo, Just & Kay.

Chris Bailey (HVF Opening Drinks)

Jazzy, balearic, soulful and funky grooves by the director of #theVi4YLdoc – "A Love Letter To Vinyl" during the HVF Opening Drinks (Invite Only).

Isabèl Usher

Enjoy an in-store concert and search for new records for your collection - at a discount.

Boaz

Get to know Boaz Roelevink, one of the most promising young voices in Dutch roots music.

Waterschade/Poslo split 7’’ release

An evening full of new music and plenty of energy at Flinty's.

Zwarte Liefde ft. Rob Manga

A night with probably the Netherlands’ coolest vinyl crew. Free entry!

Elephant

Loose-knit Rotterdam guitar band and highly productive magnificent song factory.

Winne + Harry Femer

An emotional tribute to good friend Feis.

Min Taka + MICH

A genre-bending sound that drifts between indie, liquid drum & bass, synth, and hyperpop.

Pussy Riot: Riot Days (RU) + Eric. J. Breitenbach (New Age Doom) (CA)

Haarlem Vinyl Festival and Slachthuis present: Pussy Riot: Riot Days & Eric J. Breitenbach (New Age Doom) at World Protest Song Day.

Folkways Recordings: 77 Years of Vinyl Visionaries - a lecture by Huib Schippers

Huib Schippers traces the remarkable history of the label, focusing on the people who shaped a fiercely independent and enduring force in releasing recorded sound on vinyl, now once again the most popular...

VINYL x ART

Music by Eric Fender & Mr. Mouwloos, art by Diego de Vos.

Remy van Kesteren, Nano Adjoa and Luwten

Internationally acclaimed harpist Remy van Kesteren at the Nieuwe Kerk.

Will Knox

Exclusive live premiere of new music from the singer-songwriter based in Haarlem, recorded in analog and available only physically.

Venice

Concert, listening session and Q&A all in one day, featuring the distinctive West Coast harmonies, soulful rock grooves, and feelgood vibes.   

Prince Tribute

Get ready for a night of funk, soul, and timeless grooves! Haarlem-based band The Stand pays tribute to the legendary Prince at Haarlem Vinyl Festival. From Purple Rain to Kiss, experience the magic of his...

THE_AND Releaseparty

Right after the dance performance HEAR_ME at De Schuur (back for a second year due to last year’s success), the two music producers, Antoine Kroes and Dave van den Dries of THE_AND music, will rush to their...

DJ Meneer Heerens

DJ Mister Heerens, rock n roll, disco from the 60s to now, and he literally has everything on vinyl too. 

Club3 x PURESOUNDS: Carlos Valdes, Dora & more

Club3 invites Haarlem-based collective PURESOUNDS for a night of the very best house music for Haarlem Vinyl Festival.

Crazy P (DJ) + Figi + Kyra Khaldi

On Friday, September 26, the iconic British formation Crazy P will close the Friday evening of Haarlem Vinyl Festival with an exclusive DJ set at Patronaat.