Where to Find Vinyl DJ Sets in Dallas

The city's top spots for analog music lovers

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Dallas has a thriving vinyl DJ scene, with several venues hosting regular sets from DJs who spin records the old-fashioned way. From speakeasies to record shops, these are the best places to catch a live vinyl DJ performance in the city.

Why it matters

As digital music has become the norm, vinyl DJs offer a unique experience for music fans who appreciate the analog sound and ritual of playing records. These venues are helping to keep the art of vinyl DJing alive in Dallas.

The details

Dallas has a growing number of venues that feature vinyl DJs, including LadyLove Lounge and Sound, Off the Record, Room 520, The Spin Coffee and Vinyl, and Charlie's Star Lounge. These spots host DJs who use turntables and physical records to create their sets, rather than relying on digital equipment. Watching a skilled vinyl DJ seamlessly transition between tracks is a captivating experience for music lovers.

  • LadyLove Lounge and Sound hosts vinyl DJs at least once a month.
  • Off the Record welcomes vinyl DJs to spin soul, funk and boogie live every week.
  • Room 520 features vinyl sets every Thursday night.
  • The Spin Coffee and Vinyl frequently hosts vinyl DJ sets.

The players

LadyLove Lounge and Sound

An offshoot of Spinster Records in Bishop Arts, this club has become a premier destination in Dallas for vinyl DJ sets.

Off the Record

A bar and vinyl outpost in collaboration with iconic Dallas music shop Good Records, featuring live vinyl DJ sets.

Room 520

A speakeasy-style cocktail bar that hosts vinyl DJ sets every Thursday night.

The Spin Coffee and Vinyl

A coffee shop and record store that frequently welcomes vinyl DJs to play sets.

Charlie's Star Lounge

A dive bar in Deep Ellum that throws vinyl DJ nights, including an annual Black History Month event.

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What they’re saying

“As a vinyl-only DJ, I recognize the main barrier to entry is expense. I've met a lot of people who want to spin records, but just don't have the quantity to do it. Thanks to the generosity of local shops and DJs, we gave away 1,300 records to young collectors and aspiring DJs.”

— DJ Willie Dutch (D Magazine)

What’s next

Shyboy Hi-fi, a new all-vinyl club hidden in the old bank vaults of the Drakestone Apartments, is set to open in Dallas in 2026 and promises to feature regular vinyl DJ sets.

The takeaway

In a digital age, Dallas is embracing the analog sound and ritual of vinyl DJing, with a growing number of venues catering to music fans who appreciate the unique experience of watching skilled DJs spin records live.