Vinyl Index presents Record Store Day 2026 @ Bow Market

On Saturday, April 18th, Vinyl Index hosts our annual Record Store Day bash throughout all of Bow Market with DJ sets all day, music-inspired food, drinks & merch from the Bow Market shops, including exclusive designs printed live on tees & totes by ANTI Designs, and of course lots of records! We have perused the official list of Record Store Day titles to bring you a hefty assortment of limited-edition releases available for the first time.* Line up early if there’s one that you need, or visit us anytime throughout the day, and we’ll still have plenty of great selections and entertainment!

New this year, the Salem Funk Club crew joins the stalwart Soulelujah DJ crew for a back-and-forth floating funk, soul, and disco vinyl party in the Bow Market courtyard from 12-6. To cap it off, the master of the mix, DJ Frank White, will be spinning an all-45 set starting at 6 PM. Frank has an unbelievable collection of 45s, and his set is not to be missed! The records will be spinning outside and inside as we showcase more local DJs & Beatmakers Upstairs at Bow alongside DIY art projects courtesy of Tiny Turns Paperie…fun for the whole fam!

*Vinyl Index is open from 9am-11pm in Somerville. There are no pre-orders/holds for Record Store Day titles…first come, first served, limit 1 per customer. See the full RSD list here - https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases

Info: Vinyl Index. opens our door at 9AM, when the hundreds of Record Store Day 2026 titles will be available for the first time. All RSD titles are first come first served and can not be held. As always, we'll have a ton of non-RSD, new and used records as well.

Info: Exclusive Record Store Day '26 tees & totes printed and pressed live by ANTI Designs for purchase in the Bow Market courtyard. Choose which design, color, and size you like and watch it get made right in front of your eyes! A limited quantity of pre-made tees & totes will be available inside Vinyl Index at 9AM for early RSD shoppers.

Info: The Salem Funk Club crew join the stalwart Soulelujah DJ crew for a back-and-forth floating funk, soul, and disco vinyl party in the Bow Market courtyard, setting the soundtrack for Record Store Day!

Info: Join us in Upstairs at Bow for a DIY printing press art project hosted by Bow Market compadre, Tiny Turns Paperie. Upstairs at Bow is an extension of Nook, with plenty of seating, its own bar, and a large outdoor balcony accessible through the Bow Market lobby.

Info: Enjoy the vinyl selections from local DJs including Mint Pillow, Mister Jason, T-Scraps and more while grabbing a seat and a drink in Upstairs at Bow. Upstairs at Bow is an extension of Nook, with plenty of seating, its own bar, and a large outdoor balcony accessible through the Bow Market lobby.

Info: Master of the mix, DJ Frank White, spins an all-45 set starting at 6 PM, outside in the Bow Market courtyard. Frank has an unbelievable collection of 45s, and his set is not to be missed!

Info: The beat goes on...Vinyl Index's own, LDER brings together local DJs and Beatmakers for a night of crossover sounds to get you moving!!! Upstairs at Bow is an extension of Nook, with plenty of seating, its own bar, and a large outdoor balcony accessible through the Bow Market lobby.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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