Sant Antoni de Portmany is preparing for a busy weekend of music, collecting and local shopping, with two popular fairs coming together at the Passeig de ses Fonts on September 12 and 13.

The IX Ibiza Record Fair will run on both Saturday and Sunday, while the XXXI Stock Fair will join the programme on Sunday.

Both events will be free to attend and open from 10:00am to 9:00pm, creating a daytime programme that combines Ibiza's strong musical identity with local commerce.

The Ibiza Record Fair returns for its ninth edition

The IX Ibiza Record Fair will once again bring collectors, music fans and specialist sellers to the centre of Sant Antoni.

Visitors will be able to browse a wide selection of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, music posters, promotional material and T-shirts.

The fair is organised by the Associació Músic Cultural Retro and will feature specialist sellers and collectors from across Spain, including professionals with experience participating in major international record fairs.

Among the specialist dealers taking part are Ángel Querol of Firadisc, Pere Terrassa of Runaway and Joan Carles Ramos of Musicom.

A weekend of DJs accompanies the record crates

The fair is not simply about buying and selling records.

Live DJ sessions will run throughout the two days, adding music to the browsing and collecting atmosphere.

On Saturday, the programme includes Alex Aguilera, DJ Betterman, Dope Selekta, Javi Stomp, Joan Ribas and Redhair 56 & Miguel Lorente.

Sunday's sessions will feature Rafa Desan, Rick, Noelia Mendez, Chito de Melero, Angel Linde and Clara Da Costa & Karlos Sense.

With DJs performing throughout the fair, the event brings together two sides of music culture: physical collecting and live selection.

Sunday adds the Stock Fair

The biggest addition to the weekend comes on Sunday, September 13, when the XXXI Stock Fair takes over the same location.

Organised by Sant Antoni's Department of Local Economic Development in collaboration with the Associació de Comerciants de Sant Antoni, the fair gives local businesses the opportunity to bring products into the public space and offer them at reduced prices.

Shoppers will be able to browse categories including fashion, footwear, home decoration, children's clothing, toys and accessories.

Two fairs, one central location

The two events will share the Passeig de ses Fonts for the third consecutive year.

That coincidence makes Sunday the busiest day of the weekend, with music collectors and shoppers occupying the same central Sant Antoni space.

The combination also broadens the appeal of the event.

A visitor can spend the morning searching through record crates, stop to listen to a DJ set and then browse discounted local products without leaving the area.

Supporting local commerce

The Stock Fair is also intended to provide additional visibility for businesses in Sant Antoni.

By moving products into a public space, participating shops can reach customers directly while creating a more active commercial atmosphere in the centre.

The municipality has described the combination of the fairs as a way to generate activity, attract visitors and connect cultural entertainment with local commerce.

A strong weekend for music collectors

For collectors, the record fair offers something increasingly distinctive in the digital age.

Vinyl remains an important part of music culture, particularly within Ibiza, where physical records are closely connected with the history of DJing and electronic music.

The presence of specialist dealers also means visitors can search for records, memorabilia and other items that may be difficult to find through conventional retail.

For experienced collectors, that can mean discovering rare pressings or expanding an existing collection.

For casual visitors, it offers an opportunity to explore a different side of Ibiza's musical history.

The fair goes beyond vinyl

Although records are the main attraction, the event includes a much broader range of music-related material.

CDs, DVDs, posters, T-shirts and other pieces of music memorabilia will also be available.

That makes the fair relevant to collectors with different interests, from people searching for specific records to those simply looking for something unusual connected with music culture.

A daytime alternative to Ibiza's nightlife

September in Ibiza is still strongly associated with major club nights and the final weeks of the summer season.

The Sant Antoni fairs offer a very different type of experience.

Taking place during the day and with free entry, they provide an easy option for residents and visitors who want to explore local culture, music and shopping without heading to one of the island's nightlife venues.

The format is also particularly family-friendly, with the Stock Fair offering products and categories aimed at different age groups.

Why the third year matters

The decision to bring the two fairs together again for a third consecutive year suggests that the combination has become an established part of Sant Antoni's event calendar.

The record fair brings a specialist audience interested in music and collecting, while the Stock Fair attracts shoppers looking for discounted products from local businesses.

Putting them together creates a broader event capable of attracting different audiences to the same part of town.

Music and commerce meet in the Passeig de ses Fonts

The location is another important part of the weekend.

The Passeig de ses Fonts is one of Sant Antoni's central public spaces, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

For two days, the promenade will become a temporary marketplace for records and music memorabilia, while Sunday will add clothing, footwear, homeware and other discounted goods.

The result is a relaxed combination of culture, shopping and entertainment in the centre of the town.

Everything is free to attend

Neither fair requires an entrance fee.

The IX Ibiza Record Fair runs from 10:00am to 9:00pm on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13.

The XXXI Stock Fair takes place on Sunday, September 13, also from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

That makes the weekend particularly accessible for anyone looking for a free daytime activity in Ibiza.

A different way to experience Sant Antoni

The weekend's appeal goes beyond shopping.

The combination of DJs, physical music collections, specialist traders and local businesses creates an atmosphere that reflects several sides of Sant Antoni at once.

For music lovers, there is the opportunity to explore records and hear DJs playing throughout the day.

For shoppers, Sunday offers discounted products from local businesses.

For everyone else, it is simply an opportunity to spend a few hours exploring one of the town's busiest public spaces with free entertainment and plenty to discover.

September 12 and 13 in Sant Antoni

The IX Ibiza Record Fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Passeig de ses Fonts, with a full weekend of vinyl, CDs, music memorabilia and DJ sessions.

On Sunday, the XXXI Stock Fair will join the event, bringing discounted fashion, footwear, homeware, children's products, toys and accessories from local businesses.

Both fairs are free and run from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

For one weekend, Sant Antoni will bring together two very different forms of discovery: searching through record crates for something special and searching local shops for a bargain.