Vinyl collectors are set to gather this Saturday, April 18, 2026 for the new edition of Disquaire Day, known as the Record Store Day on the other side of the Channel and across the Atlantic. That day, lovers of records rush to their favorite shops to chase the highly anticipated limited-edition vinyl releases.
Record Store Day 2026: the day dedicated to independent record shops returns this Saturday in Paris.
Disquaire Day, also nicknamed Record Store Day, is back this Saturday, April 18, 2026. What’s on the agenda for this new edition of independent record stores day? Limited-edition vinyl to grab at a host of partner shops. You’ll also find a series of exclusive music events in Paris. Here’s what you need to know about this edition you won’t want to miss this weekend. [Read more]
But on this April 18, there will also be showcases, free DJ sets, and other events organized at independent record shops and partner venues of the event. So here are the music highlights not to miss on April 18, 2026 in Paris.
On April 18, 2026, Ground Control opens its doors once again to around 70 labels, as well as a slew of artists, to bring you concerts and DJ sets. On the lineup? Nouvelle Vague, Flore Benguigui, June the Girl and Marie Sarah, Sänd, J-Silk, Nerlov or Olympe Chabert. You’ll also find talks, and come shake a leg to the DJ sets by The Supermen Lovers and Sam Karlson!
On the occasion of Record Store Day 2026, the Civil Society of Phonographic Producers (SCPP) is staging a festive, free day at Ground Control in Paris this Saturday, April 18. What’s on the agenda? A vinyl fair, talks, a photo exhibition, plus DJ sets and live concerts, with 70 labels taking part. Here’s what you can look forward to! [Read more]
A new convention for independent labels on offer at the Point éphémère. So mark your calendars for April 18, from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m., to enjoy free admission to this grand market bringing together the top French labels of the moment (Howlin Banana, Celluloid Records, Born Bad Records...). The evening will feature concerts and DJ sets, with highlights including Orphée, Jean Felzine and Yan Wagner.
This Saturday, April 18, 2026, the latest edition of Disquaire Day is on. For the occasion, Le Point Éphémère hosts, from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m., the independent-label convention. On the agenda for this event, free entry? A vinyl market, as well as live performances and DJ sets! [Read more]
New musical evening at the Rotonde Stalingrad staged for Disquaire Day. This year, get ready to enjoy fifteen hours and thirty minutes of sound, an open-air setup, and a XXL club! Of course, Rotonde Stalingrad will also welcome record labels and independent sellers to stock up on discs. Note that entry is free for the open-air from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. However, the evening (from 10:00 PM to 5:30 AM) is then paid.
This spring, Disquaire Day also makes a stop at Balades Sonores! For the occasion, the 18th‑arrondissement Parisian record shop will host DJ sets and showcases. In particular, from 10:00 to 18:00, Balades Sonores Krew will be joined by friends, followed by a DJ set by Anoraak from 18:00 to 20:00. And that's not all, as Balades Sonores extends Disquaire Day with an after party on April 19 and a SÄND showcase scheduled from 18:00 to 19:00.
Disquaire Day also lands at Gibert, on Boulevard Saint-Michel in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. On the menu? A DJ set with the label Hublotone Records (3:30 PM–6:30 PM) as well as showcases by Mô’ti Tëi (3:30 PM–4:00 PM) and Yael Naim (5:30 PM–6:00 PM), followed by signings.
Let’s not overlook the other events offered by Parisian record stores, notably at Djoon, Rock Paradise, and Miniwax. You can find the full program of these Parisian and Île-de-France events for Disquaire Day on the official site.
Record Store Day 2026: the day dedicated to independent record shops returns this Saturday in Paris.
Record Store Day 2026 at Ground Control: a vinyl fair, free concerts and DJ sets — the schedule
Disquaire Day 2026: the independent labels convention back this Saturday at Le Point Ephémère
