Truly good music deserves our undivided attention. That is why we set up listening sessions throughout the festival weekend - moments to really take the time to listen, analyze the music with our ears and forget about the outside world. All the while through high quality audio equipment.

Ready to immerse yourself in sound? Take your pick from these listening sessions.

Haarlem Vinyl Festival has started - and the programme is packed. Where to start?

Anouk Rijnders from Record Industry, Europe's vinyl pressing plant located in Haarlem, shares her 10 absolute must see tips during the weekend.

Arnhem based store Hey!Hallyu is all about K-Pop. As one of modern music's most fascinating phenomenons, there is a lot to discover. 

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.