Museum Night Maastricht 2026
UNTIL 10 April
Museum Night Maastricht returns on Friday 10 April 2026 with a special anniversary edition. For the tenth time, museums, cultural institutions and creative spots in the city will open their doors late into the night.
Museum Night Maastricht is celebrating its birthday and organising a special 'Art Night Out' for the 10th time, with various art locations transforming the city into a vibrant art paradise. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of art forms and acitvities into the night. Think impressive works of art that stimulate your senses, compelling performances that surprise you and dynamic dance that energises you. Discover captivating exhibitions, intriguing films and historical discoveries that will broaden your view and join inspirational ones that will give you more insight into the artworks and their creators.
There are also interactive workshops, you can enjoy various music performances or get carried away by DJs who bring the evening to life while snacks and drinks complete the evening.
Programming in the app
On the app of Museum Night you can already see all the programming(download here), so you don't have to miss anything of this unique experience. It promises to be an unforgettable evening for young and old, full of surprises and art in all its forms.
Locations
Besides the now familiar locations, this year there are five extra venues you can visit during Museum Night:
- Boekhandel Dominicanen
- Bonnefanten
- Bosch Brewery
- Bureau Europa
- Centre Céramique | Maastricht Museum
- Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof
- Jan van Eyck Academie
- Lumière Cinema
- Marres, House for Contemporary Culture
- Natural History Museum Maastricht
- Theater aan het Vrijthof
- Toneelgroep Maastricht - VIA ZUID: De Bordenhal
- Transport Artspace
- Muziekgieterij (incl. afterparty)
The additional locations are:
- Ainsi - Theater aan het Vrijthof
- ENCI
- Maastricht Marketing - Dinghuis
- S.A.C.59 (Space for Art and Culture)
- The Social Hub
As every year, four free shuttle buses will run through the city centre full of surprising cultural programming. To get to Ainsi and ENCI easily and in style, an extra free bus leaves every half hour from Bonnefanten and a free boat leaves every hour from Rederij Stiphout. Half an hour later, get off at Steiger 8, a few minutes from both venues. With all-night silent disco on the river Meuse , this boat is more than just transport: Pick your track and dance on deck!
Prices
- Regular €18.50 + afterparty: €24.50
- CJP (Cultural Youth Passport) €13.50 + afterparty: €19.50 On presentation of valid student ID or CJP pass.
- Children Free -15: Don't forget to register the <15 ticket online.
When
- There will also be an afterparty from 00:30 to 05:00 at the Muziekgieterij (18 years and over)
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Museum Night Maastricht 2026 can be found in Binnenstad
Location
Shoppers will enjoy the city centre. This is where the main shopping streets and shopping centres can be found. This part of the city also has the well-known highlights such as the Vrijthof square and the town hall on the Markt square.
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