Vinyl collectors have a date with history on Saturday, April 18, 2026 for the latest edition of Disquaire Day, known abroad as Record Store Day in the UK and the United States. That day, record enthusiasts flock to their favorite shops to snag the coveted limited-edition vinyl releases.
Record Store Day 2026: The annual celebration for independent record shops returns soon to Paris
Disquaire Day, or Record Store Day for those who prefer it, is set to make its return on Saturday, April 18, 2026. What’s on the agenda for this new edition dedicated to independent record shops? Fans can look forward to snagging limited-edition vinyl releases from numerous indie stores, along with a lineup of exclusive musical events. Here’s what you can expect from this upcoming celebration. [Read more]
But on April 18, free showcases, DJ sets, and other events are also organized at record stores and partner venues of the event. Here are the great music deals not to miss on April 18, 2026 in Paris.
On April 18, 2026, Ground Control opens its doors once again to nearly 70 labels, and a host of artists, offering a lineup of concerts and DJ sets. What's on the bill? Nouvelle Vague, Flore Benguigui, June the Girl and Marie Sarah, Sänd, J-Silk, Nerlov, and Olympe Chabert. There will also be talks, and you can shake a leg to DJ sets by The Supermen Lovers and Sam Karlson!
On the occasion of Disquaire Day 2026, the Société civile des producteurs phonographiques (SCPP) is hosting a lively, free event at Ground Control in Paris on Saturday, April 18. What’s on the agenda? A vinyl fair, panel discussions, a photo exhibition, along with DJ sets and live performances—plus the presence of 70 record labels to celebrate the day! [Read more]
A new convention for indie labels proposed at Point éphémère. So mark your calendar for April 18, from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m., to enjoy free access to this grand marketplace that brings 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.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, marks the latest edition of Disquaire Day. On this occasion, Le Point Éphémère will host, from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m., the independent labels convention. What’s on the agenda? A vinyl-focused market, plus live performances and DJ sets... all open to the public with free admission! [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 is also celebrated at Balades Sonores! For the occasion, the 18th‑arrondissement Paris record shop will host DJ sets and showcases. In particular, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Balades Sonores Krew will be joined by friends, followed by a DJ set by Incident d’Amour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. And that’s not all, as Balades Sonores is extending Disquaire Day with an after-party on April 19 and an Anoraak showcase scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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 annual celebration for independent record shops returns soon to Paris
Record Store Day 2026 at Ground Control: free vinyl market, live concerts, and DJ sets
Record Store Day 2026: the indie labels convention returns to Point Éphémère in Paris
