De Hallen Vinyl Record Market – February 15, 2026
Location: De Hallen, Hannie Dankbaarpassage 16, Amsterdam
Details: A one-day market focused solely on vinyl, featuring local and international vendors with a wide selection of genres from jazz and rock to dance and electronic. It’s a more relaxed market perfect for browsing crates and chatting with fellow collectors.
Entrance fee: Usually free to attend (check closer to the date for confirmations).
Record & CD Fair Rotterdam – March 7, 2026
Location: Rotterdam Ahoy, Hall 2, Rotterdam
Details: One of Rotterdam’s biggest annual vinyl events, this fair hosts more than 100 stands with tens of thousands of records, CDs, DVDs, and memorabilia. Enthusiasts of rock, jazz, hip-hop, metal, and more will find both common and rare gems. A vinyl DJ spins throughout the event to keep the vibes high.
Entrance fee: Around €8.50 online / €10 at the door; children under 15 free with adult.
62nd Mega Record & CD Fair ’s-Hertogenbosch – April 11–12, 2026
Location: Brabanthallen, Den Bosch
Details: Known as one of the largest record fairs in the world, this two-day event draws dealers and collectors from across the globe. With massive exhibition space and thousands of records across genres, it’s a must-visit for serious collectors and casual diggers alike.
Entrance fee: Ticket prices vary (often with options for single-day or weekend passes) – early booking recommended.
Haarlem Vinyl Festival – October 2 – 4, 2026
Location: Haarlem (various venues)
Details: More than a market, this multi-day festival celebrates vinyl culture with record fairs, listening sessions, talks, DJ sets, exhibitions, and more. Across the city, collectors and fans converge to enjoy rare records, meet artists and producers, and take part in vinyl-centric events.
Entrance fee: Varies by event; many record fair components are free to attend, with some paid special sessions.
XXL Platenbeurs Groningen – December 5, 2026
Location: MartiniPlaza, Groningen
Details: This winter edition of the XXL Platenbeurs is a great end-of-year market, featuring dozens of stands full of vinyl, CDs, collector’s editions, import pressings, and merchandise. Perfect for holiday shopping or digging for that final treasure of the year.
Entrance fee: Typically modest (often around €5–€10 range; check organiser details closer to the event).
