Record Fairs in the North East: when are the next series of events taking place in 2025?

• Looking for that elusive album to complete your collection?
• Perhaps there’s a chance such an item rests in someone else’s collection, and perhaps they’re willing to offload it - for a price.
• Here’s the record fairs coming to the North East, so far, through the remainder of 2025 for you to start saving up for.

For many physical music aficionados, vinyl stubbornly remains the format of choice, its once-predicted demise proving to be a vibrant 21st-century resurgence.

While some collectors might find their fix with a trip to a local record shop or one of the North East’s established music retailers, for the more dedicated enthusiast, weekends often involve a treasure hunt through the crates of church halls and market stalls.

More than just spaces for buying and selling, record fairs have blossomed into thriving communities. Here, the shared passion for vinyl fosters the exchange of knowledge, the thrill of the hunt for rare 7-inch singles or coveted bootlegs, and the offering of invaluable collecting wisdom.

So, for those in the North East eager to explore another collector's trove, where should they set their sights?

We've consulted Record Fairs UK, alongside listings on Facebook and Instagram, to bring you a curated list of record fairs heading to the region over the coming months. For those who want a chance to set up a stall, visit the Record Fairs website for contact details and more information.

So, could one of these events be your next opportunity to unearth some prized additions to your collection?

Records fairs in the North East in 2025

All information correct as of writing

• June 1 2025: The Avenue, Lauder Street, Hartlepool, TS24 8AH (11am - 4pm)
• June 7 2025: Darlington Covered Market, Darlington, DL1 5PX (10am - 4pm)
• June 22 2025: Methodist Church, N Burns, Chester le Street, DH3 3TF (10am - 3pm)
• June 26 2025: Copthorne Hotel, The Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3RT (10am - 4pm)
• July 5 2025: Saltburn Arts, Community Hall, Windsor Road Entrance, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1JW (10am - 4pm)
• July 12 2025: The Crypt, Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QQ (9:30am - 4pm)
• July 20 2025: Seaham Masonic Hall, Ground Floor Function Room, 11 North Road, Seaham, SR7 7AA (10am - 3pm)
• August 25 2025: Copthorne Hotel, The Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3RT (10am - 4pm)
• September 21 2025: Bowburn Community Hall, Durham Rd, Bowburn (nr Durham), DH6 5AT (10am - 3pm)
• November 2 2025: Copthorne Hotel, The Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3RT (10am - 4pm)
• December 20 2025: Darlington Covered Market, Darlington, DL1 5PX (10am - 4pm)

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