TEFAF & the City
TEFAF 2019
Maastricht has a vibrant art and culture scene, but the city truly shines when The European Fine Art Fair arrives in Maastricht in March each year. TEFAF brings together those who love art, culture, and good company.
14 to 24 March 2019
When TEFAF comes to town, the whole of Maastricht seems to get into the artistic spirit. This feeling is most evident in the MECC, which hosts the exclusive and striking art fair each year. The phrase ‘art fair’ does not do the event justice, as what happens at and during TEFAF can scarcely be expressed in words. It seems as if the city is enchanted by the sense of extra elegance that TEFAF exudes, bringing together refined art connoisseurs gather and giving curious visitors the opportunity to admire and even purchase the impressive pieces on display. The city hosts many activities, exhibitions, and dinners that stay true to the TEFAF spirit. Pull up a chair, take part, and experience the international allure that TEFAF brings to Maastricht.
The events calendar during TEFAF
until 12 January 2020
Based on the renewed interest in abstract painting that has been evident for a while now in a younger...
until 12 January 2020
Beating Time brings together works from the collection that bear a distinct relation to the phenomenon...
until 24 March
Stucco Storico features the remarkable work of three stuccatori: Tomaso Vasalli, Joseph Moretti, and...
until 28 April
The extensive exhibition Someone is in my House by the American artist and filmmaker David Lynch will...
until 2 June
The exhibition is the European premiere of the early work of visual artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
until 1 September
Centre Céramique presents a part of the Municipality of Maastricht’s Mosa collection that consists of...
until 1 September
The presentation in the Bonnefantenmuseum is in two parts, comprising work by Ine Schröder (second floor...
until 20 December
The Sphinxpassage is a free, permanent exhibition that embodies the history of the Sphinx factories and...
until 7 June
Museum De Domijnen is proud to present an exhibition with recent work by Cuban artist Ricardo Brey.
9 March until 16 June
Couturier Ronald Kolk shows a colourful selection of more than fifty dresses from his voluminous oeuvre....
11 March until 6 April
During TEFAF the work of two gifted representatives of a young generation of artists will be presented...
Thursday 14 March
She was the youngest student ever at the Sweelinck Conservatory, won the Prinses Christina competition,...
14 until 16 March
An international group of some 45 participating artists, designers, architects and curators will show...
15 until 17 March
For the twelfth time, Maastricht's gothic Sint Janskerk (Church of St. John) will become an Aladdin's...
Friday 15 March
An event with live music, DJs, good company, snacks and drinks.
15 and 16 March
“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth” Sherlock...
Friday 15 March
The Flemish-Swiss Cindy Van Acker opens this exciting double bill with her Elements 1 - Room, a dance...
15 March until 4 August
Exhibition of sculptures and clay portraits of people in everyday environments. From people queuing at...
Saturday 16 March
In the flashy spectacle Concerto Esplosivo they bring an explosive mix of music, acrobatics and sorcery.
16 March until 13 April
G8 / 750 Stars, the vault of heaven; Three ingredients, distilled from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua,...
Sunday 17 March
Documentary about French painter and sculptor Edgar Degas.
Sunday 17 March
The universal character of popular texts and songs lies in the direct and authentic expression of common...
Monday 18 March
The Spanish conductor Pascual Vilaplana leads the excellent wind orchestra of Conservatorium Maastricht...
Monday 18 March
Open nights to invite all curious jazz musicians to take a close look into the various departments.
19 March, 21 March
Take a peek behind the façades of the university premises and discover these monumental buildings with...
Tuesday 19 March
A screening of 'The Mill and the Cross', with Rutger playing Bruegel, seems to us the perfect way to...
Places of interest
There are a number of locations in Maastricht that you can't miss. You simply must experience them, either in person or when viewing from afar. We are more than happy to list the places of interest, ranging from historical locations to cultural highlights.
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TEFAF Exhibition - 16 - 24 March
The world over, the European Art Fine Fair Maastricht is seen as one of the most important exhibition for art, antiques, and design. With 275 prestigious art dealers from twenty countries, TEFAF Maastricht represents a showcase for the most impressive pieces of art available on the market. From Saturday 16 March until Sunday 24 March, TEFAF is open to the general public, with Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March being 'invitation only'.
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Maastricht: shop in style
Maastricht is a city where people don't simply walk around but parade. That's just one of the many reasons why Maastricht is irresistible for dedicated shoppers.
If you are looking for the perfect outfit, welcoming and helpful shop staff, and a relaxing shopping experience, prepare to be impressed in Maastricht. Before you know it, you'll be parading through the cobbled streets yourself.
Images of TEFAF & the City
The new campaign images really bring TEFAF and Maastricht closer together. But what do they actually show?
‘I even considered moving to Maastricht’
Art dealer Anthony Meyer loves TEFAF and Maastricht. He comes to the city to do business as well as to enjoy what the place has to offer. He thinks Maastricht is the ideal size to host a fair like TEFAF. ‘You taste and feel TEFAF throughout the city’
