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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The last weekend of September is all about vinyl culture in Haarlem, as a global audience gathers to connect and celebrate the records they love. As we prepare for the third edition of our citywide festival, here's everything you need to know to plan your visit.

Did you enjoy the Haarlem Vinyl Festival? Great! Let's make it even better. We'd love to hear your program suggestions for next year's edition.