A day of vinyl trading with LPs, singles, CDs and memorabilia from traders across the UK, with a visit to historic Lincoln.
The VIP Record Fair comes to The Drill on Sunday 9 May 2027, with doors opening at 10:00am and things wrapping up by 3:00pm. It's a one-day affair, so it's a morning and early afternoon thing rather than a full day out.
The fair is built around vinyl, and that's the main draw. You'll find LPs and singles, but there are CDs and memorabilia too, so it's not just for the turntable crowd. The stock comes from traders flying in from across the UK, and the genres run from classic rock and soul to punk and jazz, so you can spend as much time in one corner as you like. The organisers describe the atmosphere as friendly and the prices as fair, and they welcome all sellers, from established record shops to individuals parting with their own collections.
Because it's in the city centre, the day works as a gateway to the rest of Lincoln. If you've got a few hours to spare around the browsing, you can take in the Cathedral and the Castle, walk up Steep Hill, or head down to the Brayford Waterfront. It's an easy enough thing to build a Sunday around.
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The venue, The Drill on Free School Lane, stands on the site of the Drill Hall established in 1890 as a military training facility. These days it's a cultural hub that hosts live music, theatre, comedy and community activities. General admission is £4.40, including fees, and the fair runs from 10:00am until 3:00pm.
