De PlatenBazenRecord fairs & tickets
Variaworld organises the Platenbeurs record fairs across the Netherlands, where dealers called PlatenBazen sell LPs, singles and CDs, usually from 10 to 17 hours.
- Upcoming record fairs
- 0in the Evenitto agenda
- On tour in
- 0 cities0 venues
- Hours
- Usually 10-17 hoursa few differ, check the listing
- Tickets
- 4.79-8.29 eurossold online via Ikbenaanwezig
- Sells
- LPs, singles, CDsdealers with their own speciality
- Dealers from
- NL, DE, BE, England
- Organiser
- Variaworld
- Since
- 2001
- Dogs & smoking
- Not indoors
De PlatenBazen agenda: upcoming record fairs
Every De PlatenBazen record fair in the Evenitto agenda, soonest first.
Where De PlatenBazen puts on record fairs
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Going to a De PlatenBazen record fair
Is a Platenbeurs free? Tickets, price and opening hours
Tickets for the bigger Platenbeurs fairs (XXL, XXXL) and at least one regular fair (Leiden) are sold online through Ikbenaanwezig, at about 4.79 to 8.29 euros including service fee.
Variaworld's site gives no entrance price for most fairs. The ones sold through Ikbenaanwezig cost (checked on 26 October 2026): 4.79 euros for the regular fair checked, 5.79 euros for an XXL fair and 8.29 euros for an XXXL fair. Each price includes up to 0.79 euros service fee per ticket and leaves out a transaction fee per order, usually 0.35 euros with iDEAL. The price differs per fair; for fairs without an Ikbenaanwezig page, check the fair's listing on Evenitto.
Fairs are usually open from 10 to 17 hours. A few differ: some start at 11 or 12 hours and some end at 16.30 or 20 hours, so check the fair's listing for its hours. Dealers set up 30 minutes before the doors open.
Source: Ikbenaanwezig, read 26 Oct 2026
- Regular fair checked
- 4.79 euros
- XXL fair
- 5.79 euros
- XXXL fair
- 8.29 euros
- Service fee
- Up to 0.79 euros, included
- Order fee
- About 0.35 euros, extra
- Hours
- Usually 10-17 hours
What to expect at a Platenbeurs
At a Platenbeurs every dealer has their own stand and speciality, from a particular genre to crates of bargains or the finest collectors' items.
Dealers come from the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and England. Counterfeits and bootlegs are not allowed, and Stichting Brein checks the Dutch fairs.
Dogs are not allowed at the indoor fairs, and smoking is strictly forbidden indoors.
Source: Spelregels Platenbeurs, read 26 Oct 2026
- Dealers from
- NL, DE, BE, England
- Counterfeits
- Not allowed
- Dogs
- Not indoors
- Smoking
- Not indoors
Where are the Platenbeurzen held?
Platenbeurs fairs are held in many Dutch cities, and the same cities come back through the year, among them Utrecht, Zwolle, Groningen, Rotterdam, Den Bosch, Arnhem, Dordrecht, Gouda, Nijmegen, Amersfoort, Alkmaar and Almere.
The agenda shows indoor fairs in churches, sports halls and event venues, and fairs in the open air on squares that return each time, such as the Janskerkhof in Utrecht, the Vismarkt in Groningen, the Statenplein in Dordrecht, the Kerkplein in Arnhem, the Grote Kerkplein in Zwolle and the Helftheuvelpassage in Den Bosch.
The agenda lists every fair with its day, city and place, so look up your city there or in the Evenitto listings below.
Source: platenbeurs.nl agenda, read 26 Oct 2026
- Cities
- Over 20 cities
- Indoors
- Churches, sports halls, venues
- Outdoors
- Fixed squares
Who organises the Platenbeurs fairs
The fairs are organised by Variaworld, which calls them fairs for music lovers, by music lovers. The site calls its dealers the PlatenBazen.
Each fair gets its own promotion campaign, and dealers come from the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and England.
Variaworld also runs a webshop for CDs, vinyl and record sleeves, and sells LP and single sleeves at the fairs.
Source: Beleef Variaworld Platenbeurzen, read 26 Oct 2026
- Organiser
- Variaworld
- Dealers called
- PlatenBazen
- Website
- platenbeurs.nl
25 years of Platenbeurzen
Variaworld has organised record fairs since 2001, and in 2026 it celebrates 25 years with 100 fairs.
The site calls it a bid for the world record for record fairs.
Source: platenbeurs.nl agenda, read 26 Oct 2026
- Since
- 2001
- Anniversary
- 25 years
- Fairs in 2026
- 100
Book a stand or contact the organiser
To take a stand, apply through platenbeurs.nl or email [email protected].
You get a confirmation email, and a full fair has a waiting list. Cancelling is free up to 5 days before the fair, after that the full stand fee is due. A participant gets at most three or four stands per fair.
XXL and XXXL fairs are invoiced beforehand. The other fairs are usually paid in cash on the day, although Variaworld may in some cases ask for prepayment.
Source: Spelregels Platenbeurs, read 26 Oct 2026
- [email protected]
- Free cancellation
- Up to 5 days before
- Stands
- Max 3-4 per dealer
- Payment
- Invoice (XXL), else cash, or prepaid
De PlatenBazen: questions people ask
Is a Platenbeurs free?
Variaworld's site gives no entrance price for most fairs. The ones sold through Ikbenaanwezig cost from about 4.79 to 8.29 euros including service fee, so those are not free. For the other fairs, check the fair's listing.
How much is a Platenbeurs ticket?
Where tickets are sold online, 4.79 euros for the regular fair checked, 5.79 euros for an XXL fair and 8.29 euros for an XXXL fair, checked on 26 October 2026. Each price includes up to 0.79 euros service fee and leaves out a transaction fee of about 0.35 euros per order.
What time does a Platenbeurs open?
Usually from 10 to 17 hours. A few differ: some start at 11 or 12 hours and some end at 16.30 or 20 hours, so check the fair's listing for its hours.
Where are the Platenbeurzen held?
In many Dutch cities, among them Utrecht, Zwolle, Groningen, Rotterdam and Den Bosch. The agenda shows fairs in churches, sports halls and event venues, and on squares in the open air.
Who are De PlatenBazen?
The PlatenBazen are the dealers at the Platenbeurs fairs. Each has their own stand and speciality. Variaworld organises the fairs.
What is Variaworld?
Variaworld organises the Platenbeurs fairs and runs a webshop for CDs and vinyl, with shops in Utrecht, Zwolle, Groningen and Almere.
Can I bring my dog or smoke?
No. Dogs are not allowed at the indoor fairs, and smoking is strictly forbidden indoors.
How do I get a stand at a Platenbeurs?
Apply through platenbeurs.nl or email [email protected]. You get a confirmation email, and cancelling is free up to 5 days before the fair.
Are bootlegs sold at a Platenbeurs?
No. Counterfeits and bootlegs are not allowed, and Stichting Brein checks the Dutch fairs.
Sources: platenbeurs.nl agenda · Ikbenaanwezig · Spelregels Platenbeurs · Beleef Variaworld Platenbeurzen · Evenitto agenda (0 record fairs). All read 26 Oct 2026.