Sphinx Quarter
Discover the Sphinx Quarter
Innovative and quirky, that is the Sphinx Quarter. This former industrial area forms the new cultural and creative heart of the city where tradition and innovation meet. Here you will experience a different side of Maastricht just a stone's throw from the city's historic centre.
Slightly different
The Sphinx Quarter is slightly different from the rest of Maastricht. Here, old factory buildings have been transformed by creative entrepreneurs into hip places where you can stay overnight stay stay, shop, eat, drink and enjoy culture. For example, visit a concert in a former warehouse at the Muziekgieterij pop venue, sleep in the old Sphinx factory at The Social Hub, shop in industrial atmospheres at design paradise Loods 5 or go to the movies in a former power plant at Lumière Cinema. You certainly won't get bored in this vibrant neighbourhood.
Now to do in the Sphinx Quarter
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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.
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Entre dos mares
Entre dos mares
20 March, 21 March and 3 more days
Exhibitions
Explore the search for autonomy in Prisca Sinay's work, in which organic and neglected materials form abstract structures in the exhibits...
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Voyage: The women of Maastricht
Voyage: The women of Maastricht
until 20 March 2027
Walking tour
In this walk, you will walk past places where a special piece of Maastricht women's history took place.
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To the movies at Pathé
To the movies at Pathé
weekly
Film
Come and relax for a few hours with the best films at Pathé Maastricht
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Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys
Friday 21 March
Film
Nickel Boys tells a powerful story of friendship and survival in a time of injustice. A gripping coming-of-age film based on Co...
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Blanche Dael Distillery Tour
Blanche Dael Distillery Tour
weekly
Guided tour
Join us on a journey of discovery and learn more about the fascinating world of coffee and tea.
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Cinemini: Who...?
Cinemini: Who...?
Sunday 23 March
Film
Children from 2 to 6 years discover the magic of film and play in an enchanted light landscape at Taartrovers Cinemini. An unforgettable first...
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Cooking with Knopfler
Cooking with Knopfler
Thursday 3 April
Concert
Experience an evening of Knopfler's atmospheric grooves and the biggest Dire Straits hits with Bart Buls and David Piedfort in 'Cooking with Knopfler'.
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Cinemini: Miniscule
Cinemini: Miniscule
Sunday 6 April
Film
Cake Trotters Cinemini is a magical adventure for children aged 2 to 6, introducing them to film and playing in an enchanting light-landsc...
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Lumière Jazz Nights: Blue Blocker
Lumière Jazz Nights: Blue Blocker
Monday 7 April
Music other
Blue Blocker brings to life a unique blend of jazz, soul and rock with hypnotic music and compelling improvisations. Don't miss this extraordinary experience...
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The Elvis Concert
The Elvis Concert
Sunday 13 April
Concert
Celebrate 'The King' his 90th birthday with 'The Elvis Concert' and enjoy unforgettable classics performed by Dwight Icenhower and original...
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Union
Union
Tuesday 15 April
Film
Experience "Union" and follow the struggle of warehouse workers forming a union at Amazon, captured in a gripping documentary.
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The Soulful Sessions
The Soulful Sessions
Friday 18 April
Concert
The Soulful Sessions is a dance night with DJs and live performances for true soul lovers from young to old!
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John Tana et Crapuul - Club tour
John Tana et Crapuul - Club tour
2 and 3 May
Concert
John Tana and Crapuul bring the energy of a boxing arena to the stage during their club tour.
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Lumière Jazz Nights: Goleine
Lumière Jazz Nights: Goleine
Monday 12 May
Music other
Lumière Jazz Nights brings together international and local talent in an intimate setting. Enjoy Goleine's unique blend of folk, film music and jazz.
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Midsummer Prog 2025
Midsummer Prog 2025
23 and 24 May
Music festival
Midsummer Prog Festival moves to Maastricht and takes place in the courtyard of the Muziekgieterij.
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Diggy Dex
Diggy Dex
Saturday 24 May
Concert
Diggy Dex launches his eighth album 'Tempo Giusto' with beautiful lyrics and melodies. With his band, he will tour the new songs live t...
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Lumière Jazz Nights: Deer You
Lumière Jazz Nights: Deer You
Monday 9 June
Music other
Lumière Jazz Nights brings together top musicians and local talent in an intimate jazz club setting. Be surprised by improvisation and warm musical k...
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Lumière Open Air Film Festival
Lumière Open Air Film Festival
8 to 19 August
Film
Enjoying a film under the glittering stars? You have to experience that! From Friday 9 to Tuesday 20 August, the fifth edition of the...
Sphinxpassage
The Sphinxpassage is a 120-metre-long covered tiled passage dedicated to Maastricht's industrial history - all mapped out through text, beautiful images and a special selection of objects. This passage mapping the area's past and future will undoubtedly make you enjoy the Sphinx Quarter even more.
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't Bassin
This marina in the Sphinx Quarter is surrounded by warehouses, galleries and cosy restaurants. This hidden Maastricht gem used to serve as a connection between the Zuid-Willemsvaart and the Liège-Maastricht canal, but it no longer has that function. But you can stroll along the water, admire the boats moored in the harbour and settle down on the terrace for a drink.
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Frontenpark
Need to relax in nature? You can do so in Frontenpark, the rugged backyard of the Sphinx Quarter. Stroll along the unpaved paths and enjoy the historical fortifications and nature that has free reign in this area. If you pay attention, you might even spot a wall lizard, beaver or kingfisher here.
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The Radium Square
Radium Square is a breeding ground for creative and cultural initiatives. Former industrial buildings, such as the coking plant and the LAB building, have been given new uses here as studios and studios. The square is still under development, but it already forms a meeting place for young entrepreneurs and local makers.
Must-sees in the Sphinx Quarter
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The Song Thrush
The Song Thrush
The Song Thrush is located in Boschstraat Quarter against the Sphinx, the mural can be found at the corner of Boschstraat and Fransensingel.
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Europe Office
Europe Office
As a presentation and networking institution, Bureau Europa organises exhibitions, lectures, projects and other activities in the field of arc...
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Agricultural interest | The new Hall of Fame
Agricultural interest | The new Hall of Fame
Landbouwbelang, Maastricht's cultural sanctuary, is the breeding ground for young talent. The place can be found on the river Maas, located in the Boschs...
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Carpentry factory
Carpentry factory
This factory building was once part of the crystal and pottery factory Royal Sphinx.
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Sphinxpassage
Sphinxpassage
The Sphinxpassage is a 120-metre-long covered tile passage between the Eiffel Building and Pathé. Almost 30,000 tiles bring the Maastricht Sphin...
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Sphinx Quarter
Sphinx Quarter
A creative hotspot in Maastricht: the industrial Sphinx Quarter surprises with contemporary shops and hidden gems.
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Gashouder Maastricht
Gashouder Maastricht
This industrial monument in Frontenpark now has a cultural purpose.
Shopping in the Sphinx Quarter
The former Sphinx factories are an ideal setting for creative shops. You will find design paradise Loods 5, organic shop Gedeelde Weelde and Blanche Dael's coffee roastery (and shop). Shopping in industrial spheres!
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Stokstraat Quarter
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