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Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (October 2-4)

Haarlem hosts several music-themed events from October 2 to October 4, including the Haarlem Vinyl Festival, a Vinyl Bingo Diner, and a choir performance at de Koepel. Additionally, the St. Bavo Church celebrates Bavodag on Saturday with guided tours, organ music, and an evening performance.

The city of Haarlem offers a variety of cultural activities from October 2 to October 4. The weekend is headlined by the Haarlem Vinyl Festival, which includes a record fair at the Grote Markt and a special club night featuring vinyl DJs at the Patronaat venue. Visitors can also participate in a musical Vinyl Bingo Diner at Locael Centraal on Friday evening. Other highlights include the Korenmiddag at de Koepel on Sunday, where over three hundred singers across ten choirs will perform live throughout the day.

Additionally, the St. Bavo Church celebrates Bavodag on Saturday, October 3. This annual event dedicated to the church's namesake features guided tours, organ performances on the historic Müllerorgel, and a concluding evening performance combining the works of Escher and Bach. While many of the daytime festivities, such as the choir performances and parts of the Bavodag program, are free to the public, some specific events like the club night and the evening concert require ticket purchases.

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