FAQs

Always buy tickets at an official ticket outlet. This will prevent you from buying invalid tickets that do not give access to the concert, or from paying too much. Visit Maastricht is an official online ticket vendor for the André Rieu concerts. Tickets can be purchased from our Visit Maastricht website or from the André Rieu website.

Please note! If the concert is almost sold out, tickets may still be available but there may be no more seats next to each other. You will be notified of this when booking. If you book these tickets, you will not be seated next to each other.

In this case, please contact Paylogic by calling +31 (0)20 299 3647.

A travel package consists of a concert ticket and a hotel stay. Travel arrangements can be booked here.

Arrangements for groups of up to 20 people can be booked via +31 (0)85 488 0681 or travel@andrerieu.com.

Group arrangements from 20 people upwards can be booked via: +31(0)85 488 0681 or groups.travel@andrerieugroup.com

Even before André Rieu's concert starts, enjoy dinner on one of the cosy terraces around the Vrijthof square. While you enjoy the delicious food, the square slowly fills up. During the concert, you keep your spot at the restaurant, from where you can enjoy the concert. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee of a view of the stage, but there are large screens around the Vrijthof on which you can also follow the concert. You will enjoy the beautiful music and atmosphere. You can book a terrace package here.

Through the website, you can only make bookings for a maximum of 6 people. If you want to book for more than 6 people, you need to make several bookings. At some restaurants it is also possible to make a booking directly with the restaurant. Please contact the restaurant in question.

Special wheelchair spaces have been set up at the Vrijthof. You can book wheelchair spaces by calling +31 (0)20 299 3647.

Travel arrangements for wheelchair/escort places can be booked via: 0031 (0)85 - 488 0681 or travel@andrerieu.com.

The tickets are personalised. You can book the ticket via our website and personalise it in the name of the person going to the concert. You will receive the tickets no later than two weeks before the concert.

An order is irrevocable for the buyer. It is also not possible to make changes. Ordering tickets for André Rieu concerts via Visit Maastricht is subject to Paylogic's terms and conditions. We recommend taking out cancellation insurance when booking a ticket.

No, there is no special children's price. Children under 2 are free and can sit on parents' laps. All children from 2 years old must have a valid admission ticket. We recommend bringing proof of identity to avoid misunderstandings

You choose your own rank, but row and seat number will be determined for you. However, you can indicate a preferred compartment via our website. Tickets are sold according to 'Next Best Available Seating'. This means that the booking system assigns the best available seat at that moment. Your row and seat number can be found on your ticket. Piccolos will be on site to guide you to your seat.

After the payment is completed and received by the booking system Paylogic, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail with all the information. The admission ticket will be sent later by e-mail. You can expect it in your inbox no later than two weeks before the start of the event.

Vrijthof Maastricht. The central square in Maastricht city centre. Known for the Sint Servaas Basilica and the Sint-Janskerk.

There will be an entrance on the Grote Staat, Bredestraat and Statenstraat sides. A ticket office will be provided on the Statenstraat side from 17:00. The gates will open at 18:30. At about 20:00, an as-yet unknown brass band will provide street performances with festive marching music.

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The concerts start at 21:00 and are expected to end around 00:00/00:30.

Vrijthof square Square will be completely closed from 17:30 to 02:00. Between 17:30 and 00:30, only people (pedestrians) with a ticket, an access pass or a band are allowed on the square.

You may take your rollator or wheelchair to your seat. The rollator is then parked in a designated position by the attending bellhops (seat attendants).

Tip: Tie a coloured ribbon to your rollator or wheelchair to make it easy to find your rollator or wheelchair after the concert.

In case of rain, the concert at the Vrijthof will go on. In that case, you will be given a rain poncho. As the concert is in the open air, we also advise you to bring appropriate rainwear.

No, umbrellas are not allowed. The reason is that umbrellas block the view of others. If you bring an umbrella, you will have to hand it in at the entrance and you will only get it back after the concert.

Every year, André Rieu has a surprise line-up of guest artists. The names remain unknown until the last moment. The programme of guest artists is not shared prior to the concert.

We have no information about the sound check or the dress rehearsal.

No concert is performed entirely in Dutch, English or German. André Rieu alternates between Dutch, English and German during his concerts.

It is not known which concerts will be filmed.

Yes, but it should be no larger than A4 size.

Yes, but no larger than the area of the chair, 50x50cm.

It is allowed to take photos (without professional camera and without flash) during the concert. Press may report in advance via this website.

No, pets are not allowed unless it is an official assistance dog.

You may bring a drink (e.g. bottle of water). Glass bottles and bottles larger than 1 litre are not allowed.

There will be a short break halfway through the concert. During the break and prior to the concert, you can order drinks and snacks at the stalls on the square.

Yes, additional toilet units (also wheelchair accessible) will be provided at Vrijthof next to de Hoofdwacht. Wheelchair users can also use an adapted toilet at Theater aan het Vrijthof

Maastricht has over 7,000 parking spaces. When you drive into the city, signs will tell you where parking spaces are still available. We recommend leaving for Maastricht on time and well prepared. The current traffic situation and parking options can be found here. All information on accessibility during André Rieu's concerts can be found here.

You can reserve a parking space online in advance via Q-Park. Unfortunately, this is not possible for all car parks in Maastricht.

Yes, after 18:00, Q-park Vrijthof is accessible via Kommel, Oude Tweebergenpoort, Sint Servaasklooster and Vagevuur. Driving away can be done in the direction of Henric van Veldekeplein- Bouillonstraat. However, we do recommend avoiding the Vrijthof garage due to heavy traffic on the Vrijthof.

Information on disabled parking spaces can be found here.

This can be done at the traffic post on Keizer Karelplein or in front of the Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof.

The Markt will be specially set up as a car park for coaches during André Rieu's concerts. From 18:00, the Markt will be accessible for this purpose via Boschstraat. Reservation is not possible. There is
enough space and there are no costs involved.

Parking and accommodation options for campervans in Maastricht can be found here.

On the outskirts of Maastricht, you'll find 2 campervan sites:

• Papillon Maastricht camper site (Bosscherweg 35).
• Maastricht Marina (Hoge Weerd 20).

Outside Maastricht, you can camp at:

• Camping Oosterdriessen in Eijsden
• Camping De Cauberg in Valkenburg a/d Geul

Due to crowds, we recommend booking a taxi in advance. To do so, you can contact Taxi Frenske, among others. You can do so via the website or by phone at: 0031 (0)43-363 6362.
A taxi rank is also provided on the Market Square.

The guarded bicycle parking on Kesselskade will be open until 02:30 during the concerts.

You can use both train and bus transport to and in Maastricht. For information on times and fares, visit: NS, Arriva or 9292.
Extra night buses run to P&R Maastricht Noord after the concerts. Check here for more information.

Yes, there is a special shuttle bus from Valkenburg to Maastricht, and back. Places can be reserved via this website.

Maastricht city centre has a large number of restaurants. Check our website for an overview.
It is advisable to book a table at a restaurant in advance. Please note that the restaurants around the Vrijthof are reserved for the terrace arrangements.

Our website lists the hotels and B&Bs in Maastricht. Due to high demand on concert dates, it is advisable to book a room early.
You can also book an André Rieu travel package. A travel package consists of a concert ticket and a night in a hotel.

The Maastricht Store is the place to go for great André Rieu souvenirs. Our shop is located in the heart of Maastricht (Kleine Staat 1).
We are open from Monday to Sunday:

• Monday 10:00-16:00 to Saturday 10:00-16:00
• Sunday from 11:00-15:00

The complete André Rieu range is available at the Vrijthof from the official merchandise shop.

Discover the best activities and highlights of Maastricht on our website.

On the days of the concerts, Explore Maastricht also organises guided tours led by an Official Maastricht Guide. Booking a city tour can be done in the Maastricht Store or
on the website.