Haarlem Vinyl Festival

29/05/2026

Not just a performer, songwriter, producer or community builder - Blanks does it all.

He built his own fanbase via social media, all the while working on hit songs for artists like Pommelien Thijs, Meau and Douwe Bob. Expect guitar-driven indie pop, spontaneous energy and a show where the vibe is just as important as the songs.

We’re looking forward to hearing the new album live at Patronaat on the Sunday of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival!

26/05/2026

Hannah Mae has quickly secured a firm place in the Dutch music scene with hits like ‘Wat Wil Je Van Mij’ and ‘Waterdicht’, in part thanks to her personal debut album ‘Rode Draad’. On Saturday, 3 October, she will perform at Patronaat with her warm, country-folk-inspired pop.

22/05/2026

BLANKO is a Dutch artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who combines pop-rock and indie with influences from the 1980s and 1990s.

Live, he delivers a fresh, energetic show where he dresses up his songs with electronic influences. With personal lyrics, catchy melodies, and a sound that can feel both intimate and grand, BLANKO takes every venue along on his journey.

Combined with his limited EP release, which comes out around the Haarlem Vinyl Festival, this show at PHIL on Friday 2nd of October is not to be missed!

21/05/2026

👉Ever seen a record being made? One of the most popular features of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival program is back. The Guided Tour at Record Industry, Europe’s largest vinyl pressing plant, returns on Friday, October 2nd, and timeslots are now open for booking.

19/05/2026

🌀Trap, hip-hop, jazz and rock melted with pop: Mula B has been a defining force in Dutch hip hop for ten years. As a pioneer of the trap genre, he set the tone with Wilde Westen. His debut D&G achieved cult status and immediately made him a name to be reckoned with.

His album Narcopop (2023) was praised as groundbreaking and awarded an Edison, the subsequent tour played sold-out venues and festivals. unique blend of trap, indie and electronics appeals to a broad audience, and his live reputation is among the strongest in the game right now.

Needless to say, we’re delighted to welcome Mula B to on the Saturday night of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival.

11/05/2026

Bnnyhunna aka Benjamin Ankomag is a Ghanaian artist from Amsterdam Zuidoost. During a challenging youth, music became his outlet, learning to play piano, drums and guitar in church. Today he creates a mix of jazz, hip-hop, R&B and afro, reflecting his West African background. He is further influenced by Fela Kuti, Yussef Dayes and Kendrick Lamar, and has collaborated with artists such as Braxton Cook, Rimon, Jose James, Gaidaa, Arp Frique and Akwasi.

In 2021 his debut EP ‘SINTHA’ was released, and this year he was awarded an Edison for his first album ‘Echoes of a Prayer’. He’s been touring major and intimate festivals ever since, so we’re delighted to welcome to for a warm Saturday evening of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival.

08/05/2026

Chef’Special is a five-piece band from Haarlem and has been among the top of the Dutch pop scene for years, with multiple albums, major festival performances and an impressive string of hits. Think of well-known tracks such as In Your Arms, Amigo, Afraid of the Dark and Ni****ne.

Their music is a unique blend of pop, rock and soul, and live they are known for their energy, emotion and strong audience connection.

It goes without saying that we are delighted to welcome them to PHIL on the Friday of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival for a special hometown concertI

07/05/2026

is one of the focal points of Dutch pop music at the moment. On Sunday 4 October she will perform a special concert at PHIL.

Following the release of her second album Drift, Bente advanced to a new level in her career. The album, in which she explores themes such as love, loss and growing up in a compelling way, was widely praised and marked an artistic deepening.

An impressive 2025 followed for Bente: she won the 3FM Award for Best Indie Act, performed at festivals such as Paaspop and Concert at Sea, and scored a hit single with BLØF. As a crowning achievement to a successful year, Bente sold out the Koninklijk Theater Carré completely.

With this, she definitively proved her place at the forefront of Dutch-language pop. In 2026, she continues this trajectory with plenty of new music and shows, and we look forward to welcoming her at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival.

06/05/2026

Making Vinyl Europe is back in Haarlem. 🤝

Europe returns to ahead of the festival, and MV ticket holders get a discount on the Haarlem Vinyl Festival Weekend Pass, making it easy to combine both events into one full vinyl week.

This year’s Making Vinyl Europe theme is Building Value Beyond Volume. The industry has grown. Now it’s about what comes next: quality, sustainability, and deeper connections across the supply chain.

Read the full article at haarlemvinylfestival.com

24/10/2025

◎Share Your Program Ideas for the Haarlem Vinyl Festival 2026

Did you enjoy this year's festival? Great! Let’s make the 2026 one even better. We’d love to hear your program suggestions for next year’s edition, taking place on 2, 3, and 4 October 2026.

Whether you have ideas for artists, DJs, speakers, or discussion topics, we want your input! Read more: https://www.haarlemvinylfestival.com/en/news/share-your-program-ideas-for-the-haarlem-vinyl-festival-2026

Did you enjoy the Haarlem Vinyl Festival? Great! Let’s make the 2026 edition even better. We’d love to hear your program suggestions for next year’s edition