Events Calendar

Maastricht is buzzing! Visit one of its many festivals or exhibitions. Take a relaxing city walk or choose an adventurous activity. Find all events and activities in the Maastricht calendar.

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From Sketch to Shine
From Sketch to Shine
Sunday 16 August

Exhibitions

In this exhibition, discover how Maastricht was a city of makers, craftsmen and innovators for two centuries.
Meet Bèr - Mosasaur experience
Meet Bèr - Mosasaur experience
Sunday 16 August

Exhibitions

The exhibition at the Natural History Museum Maastricht shows the story of the geological era Maastrichtian, also known as the Cretaceous.
Visit the Derlon Museum Cellar
Visit the Derlon Museum Cellar
Sunday 16 August

Exhibitions

The Museumkelder Derlon is a small archaeological museum surrounding an important excavation, a national monument, from the Roman period.
Intermezzo
Intermezzo
Sunday 16 August

Exhibitions

Works from the depot that have never, or for a long time, been displayed in the Bonnefanten .
Guided tour of Fort Sint Pieter
Guided tour of Fort Sint Pieter
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

An early 1700s fortress, where cannons, embrasures and stories from the guide take you back to bygone times of war and occupation in Maastricht.
Zonnetrein Maastricht
Zonnetrein Maastricht
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

The Zonnetrein is the easiest way to discover the diversity of the city of Maastricht in a relaxed way.
Guided tour of Grotten Noord
Guided tour of Grotten Noord
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

The Grotten Noord, carved into the marl by block breakers with structure, houses a special piece of history.
City Golf Maastricht
City Golf Maastricht
Sunday 16 August

Other outdoor sports

Follow your golf ball through a special, playful course along Maastricht's most beautiful parks, squares and streets.
Guided tour and tasting Vineyard De Apostelhoeve
Guided tour and tasting Vineyard De Apostelhoeve
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

This Burgundian programme is highly recommended for both the true wine connoisseur and the casual drinker!
Maastricht Sphinxpassage
Maastricht Sphinxpassage
Sunday 16 August

Exhibitions

A 120-metre-long tile passage between the Eiffel Building and Pathé. Almost 30,000 tiles bring the Sphinx past to life in words and images.
Guided tour of Grotten Zonneberg
Guided tour of Grotten Zonneberg
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

No light, no sound, no smell, no range, no sense of time... Join our Maastricht Guide in an underground world where time stands still.
Guided tour of Grotten Noord incl. Vault
Guided tour of Grotten Noord incl. Vault
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

Discover the famous Grotten Noord in more detail; incl. a visit to the vault, where 800 Dutch masterpieces lay during the 2nd World War.
Borrel Noten
Borrel Noten
Sunday 16 August

Music other

The Borrel Noten tradition will continue at the Helpoort in 2026. Twelve consecutive days of music in Maastricht’s most beautiful spot.
Fair Priced Vintage pop-up
Fair Priced Vintage pop-up
Sunday 16 August

Shopping

Shop for sustainable fashion at fair prices during the Fair Priced Vintage Pop-Up in Maastricht. Discover a large collection of carefully selected v...
Bonnefanten: Discovery Bag
Bonnefanten: Discovery Bag
Sunday 16 August

Children

The creators of De Weerd have developed a ‘Discovery Bag’ packed with exciting activity cards. Along the banks of the Meuse , the children will come across all sorts of things...
City tour Maastricht Highlight Tour
City tour Maastricht Highlight Tour
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

Want to get to know Maastricht in a short time? Then join this walking tour of the city's highlights led by a local guide.
Guided tour of Kazematten Waldeck Kazematten
Guided tour of Kazematten Waldeck Kazematten
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

Get a good idea of the how and why of this unique and impressive military monument.
Lumière Open Air Film Festival
Lumière Open Air Film Festival
Sunday 16 August

Film

Watch a film under the stars at the Lumière Open Air Film Festival! Enjoy twelve evenings of a mix of films.
Children's cave tour: 4-10 years old
Children's cave tour: 4-10 years old
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

An exciting trip through the dark tunnel system under Mount Saint Peter for the little adventurers!
Bonnefanten: Do-it-yourself Labs
Bonnefanten: Do-it-yourself Labs
Sunday 16 August

Museum visits

Bonnefanten has several areas where you can get creative yourself. Fold a Brueghel hat, colour in a paper chapel on the first floor...
Bonnefanten: climb the museum tower
Bonnefanten: climb the museum tower
Sunday 16 August

Museum visits

When the weather’s fine, you can climb Aldo Rossi’s rocket-shaped tower for free. A stunning view of Maastricht is guaranteed!
Bonnefanten: Kids’ Treasure Hunt audio tour
Bonnefanten: Kids’ Treasure Hunt audio tour
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

Help the Scientific Institute for Accurate Matters (WIKZ) to check whether all the artworks in the museum are indeed accurate.
Combi - Fort Sint Pieter and Grotten Noord
Combi - Fort Sint Pieter and Grotten Noord
Sunday 16 August

Guided tour

Take advantage of this Combi benefit! Experience the atmospheric and historic Fort St Peter with a visit to the exciting darkness of the caves.

Then

To the movies at Lumière
To the movies at Lumière
weekly

Film

With more than 300 films a year, there is plenty to choose from.
Live jazz session | Café Forum
Live jazz session | Café Forum
weekly

Music other

The place-to-be for lunch, drinks, dinner or nightlife in Maastricht's Jeker Quarter. Delicious dining and in the evening loose on the dance floor!
To the movies at Pathé
To the movies at Pathé
until 7 October 2027

Film

Come and relax for a few hours with the best films at Pathé Maastricht
Guided tour of Jesuit Mount
Guided tour of Jesuit Mount
weekly

Guided tour

Discover the Unique Jesuit Mountain, a Hidden Art Treasure near Maastricht.
Language café for women
Language café for women
17 August, 24 August and 3 more days

Lecture/Debate

A language café especially for women in the Rink in Caberg.
Private guided tour of Maastricht City Hall
Private guided tour of Maastricht City Hall
until 20 November

Guided tour

Visit Maastricht's stately, more than 350-year-old city hall.
Guided tour of Fort Sint Pieter
Guided tour of Fort Sint Pieter
17 August to 2 October

Guided tour

An early 1700s fortress, where cannons, embrasures and stories from the guide take you back to bygone times of war and occupation in Maastricht.
Zonnetrein Maastricht
Zonnetrein Maastricht
17 August 2026 to 10 October 2027

Guided tour

The Zonnetrein is the easiest way to discover the diversity of the city of Maastricht in a relaxed way.
Guided tour of Grotten Noord
Guided tour of Grotten Noord
17 August 2026 to 3 January 2027

Guided tour

The Grotten Noord, carved into the marl by block breakers with structure, houses a special piece of history.
City Golf Maastricht
City Golf Maastricht
17 August 2026 to 15 February 2028

Other outdoor sports

Follow your golf ball through a special, playful course along Maastricht's most beautiful parks, squares and streets.
Guided tour and tasting Vineyard De Apostelhoeve
Guided tour and tasting Vineyard De Apostelhoeve
17 August 2026 to 2 January 2028

Guided tour

This Burgundian programme is highly recommended for both the true wine connoisseur and the casual drinker!
Maastricht Sphinxpassage
Maastricht Sphinxpassage
17 August 2026 to 6 June 2027

Exhibitions

A 120-metre-long tile passage between the Eiffel Building and Pathé. Almost 30,000 tiles bring the Sphinx past to life in words and images.
Guided tour of Grotten Zonneberg
Guided tour of Grotten Zonneberg
17 August to 25 October

Guided tour

No light, no sound, no smell, no range, no sense of time... Join our Maastricht Guide in an underground world where time stands still.
Guided tour of Grotten Noord incl. Vault
Guided tour of Grotten Noord incl. Vault
17 August 2026 to 3 January 2027

Guided tour

Discover the famous Grotten Noord in more detail; incl. a visit to the vault, where 800 Dutch masterpieces lay during the 2nd World War.
Fair Priced Vintage pop-up
Fair Priced Vintage pop-up
17 to 20 August

Shopping

Shop for sustainable fashion at fair prices during the Fair Priced Vintage Pop-Up in Maastricht. Discover a large collection of carefully selected v...
Bonnefanten: Discovery Bag
Bonnefanten: Discovery Bag
17 until 31 August

Children

The creators of De Weerd have developed a ‘Discovery Bag’ packed with exciting activity cards. Along the banks of the Meuse , the children will come across all sorts of things...
INKOM 2026
INKOM 2026
17 to 20 August

Metropolitan event

The introduction week for all new students of Maastricht University and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
City tour Maastricht Highlight Tour
City tour Maastricht Highlight Tour
17 August to 29 November

Guided tour

Want to get to know Maastricht in a short time? Then join this walking tour of the city's highlights led by a local guide.
Guided tour of Kazematten Waldeck Kazematten
Guided tour of Kazematten Waldeck Kazematten
17 August 2026 to 3 January 2027

Guided tour

Get a good idea of the how and why of this unique and impressive military monument.
Lumière Open Air Film Festival
Lumière Open Air Film Festival
17 and 18 August

Film

Watch a film under the stars at the Lumière Open Air Film Festival! Enjoy twelve evenings of a mix of films.
Children's cave tour: 4-10 years old
Children's cave tour: 4-10 years old
17 August 2026 to 15 February 2028

Guided tour

An exciting trip through the dark tunnel system under Mount Saint Peter for the little adventurers!
Bonnefanten: Do-it-yourself Labs
Bonnefanten: Do-it-yourself Labs
17 until 31 August

Museum visits

Bonnefanten has several areas where you can get creative yourself. Fold a Brueghel hat, colour in a paper chapel on the first floor...
Bonnefanten: climb the museum tower
Bonnefanten: climb the museum tower
17 August to 30 September

Museum visits

When the weather’s fine, you can climb Aldo Rossi’s rocket-shaped tower for free. A stunning view of Maastricht is guaranteed!
Bonnefanten: Kids’ Treasure Hunt audio tour
Bonnefanten: Kids’ Treasure Hunt audio tour
17 until 31 August

Guided tour

Help the Scientific Institute for Accurate Matters (WIKZ) to check whether all the artworks in the museum are indeed accurate.