TEFAF & the City
TEFAF 2020
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.
5 to 15 March 2020
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.
MAASTRICHT: NETHERLANDS MOST EUROPEAN CITY
Once it was the place where Germanic and Roman cultures collided; today it is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and flavours that makes the city burst with creativity.
Today’s Maastricht is a city that has the best of the past and present. There are historic buildings and trendy designer boutiques; majestic churches and thrilling cave adventures; inspired menus and inviting café terraces; lively festivals and sensational exhibitions; stately squares and vast vineyards. All this and more makes Maastricht a favourite destination for cultural travellers.
Maastricht is The Netherlands most European city at the heart of an area where The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet. It is one of the oldest cities in the country and has a unique energy and dynamism that is particular to the city.
Must see & must do - Choose your favourites! Click on the stars and create your own to-do list!
Jimmy Nelson | Homage to Humanity
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Jimmy Nelson | Homage to Humanity
until 15 March
The exhibition 'Homage to Humanity' offers an extensive and colorful selection of portraits of indigenous...
The Absence of Mark Manders
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The Absence of Mark Manders
until 24 May
Bonnefanten is starting the new year with the extensive retrospective exhibition The Absence of Mark...
Rock Fossils on Tour
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Kingnites diamondi
© Natuurhistorisch MuseumRock Fossils on Tour
until 30 August
The new exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Maastricht titled Rock Fossils on Tour showcases...
Landscape as Cult |A Changing View on Our Nature
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Landscape as Cult |A Changing View on Our Nature
until 3 May
The exhibition 'Landscape as Cult. A Changing View on Our Nature' puts the people/landscape and culture/nature...
City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht
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City tour: The Historic heart of Maastricht
until 3 January 2021
This tour is the most popular and best known in Maastricht, and for good reason. One route joins together...
MIJN REMBRANDT
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MIJN REMBRANDT
4 until 15 March
My Rembrandt provides fascinating insight into what makes the work of this Dutch master technically so...
Arts & Heritage Tour
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Arts & Heritage Tour
5 March, 13 March
Take a peek behind the façades of the university premises and discover these monumental buildings with...
philharmonie zuidnederland | Bach met Brunello
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philharmonie zuidnederland | Bach met Brunello
Thursday 5 March
Tonight, the Italian conductor and cellist Mario Brunello introduces his compatriot to you, the violinist...
Bonnefanten, First Fridays
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Bonnefanten, First Fridays
Friday 6 March
During the First Fridays in Bonnefanten (#BFF) they let the audience determine the program themselves....
Soto Club x Love Foundation: Savile / Julie
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Soto Club x Love Foundation: Savile / Julie
Friday 6 March
A collaboration between Soto Club and Love Foundation. A night filled with Techno Music.
Maastricht Antiquarian Book & Print Fair (MABP)
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Maastricht Antiquarian Book & Print Fair (MABP)
6 until 8 March
Maastricht's gothic Church of St.John (Sint Janskerk) will once again be transformed into a Valhalla...
Van Eyck Open Studios
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Van Eyck Open Studios
6 and 7 March
You are most welcome to join us for the annual Open Studios at the Jan van Eyck Academie. All exhibition...
Guided tour Museum of the Art of Printing
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Guided tour Museum of the Art of Printing
7 March until 28 November
Discover the story of the famous poster Moulin Rouge, La Goulue 1892 , the Regout Printing Establishment...
Yes, Please!
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Yes, Please!
8 March until 7 June
The exhibition Yes, Please! brings an ode to sexual fantasies. In 1973, Nancy Friday published the ground-breaking...
Bob Thissen Exposition
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Bob Thissen Exposition
9 until 14 March
Bob risks his life, freedom and health to document beautiful abandoned buildings worldwide.
Reading by Bob Thissen
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Church in Italy
© Bob ThissenReading by Bob Thissen
10 March, 12 March
Bob Thissen will give a reading from his own book and talk about his adventures.
Anneleen Lenaerts and Brussels Philharmonic Ensemble
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Anneleen Lenaerts and Brussels Philharmonic Ensemble
Tuesday 10 March
In the St. Janskerk in Maastricht there will be a special TEFAF-concert with world famous solo-harpist...
Anna Vinnitskaya
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Anna Vinnitskaya
Tuesday 10 March
Whoever witnesses Anna Vinnitskaya in concert is inevitably enthralled by the aura of this artist. Audiences...
Kalpana Raghuraman | Hitting True North
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Kalpana Raghuraman | Hitting True North
Thursday 12 March
Kalpanarts is the only dance company that creates work inspired by various sources from the rich Indian...
philharmonie zuidnederland | Beethovens Pastorale
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philharmonie zuidnederland | Beethovens Pastorale
Friday 13 March
Spring is in the air, the fresh breeze beckons... but there is plenty of nature to enjoy in the concert...
Air-raid shelter museum
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Schuilkelder
© Jan van TolAir-raid shelter museum
15 March, 19 April and 6 more days
Schuilen in Maastricht’ (Shelter in Maastricht) is located in one of the galleries of the Kazematten...
Maastricht Kerk Onze Lieve Vrouweplein Sterre Der Zee Mariakapel
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Maastricht Cellebroederskapel Bezienswaardigheid Kerk Historisch
© Maastricht MarketingPlaces 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.
View the highlightsThe best places to sleep
Maison Haas Hustinx op het Vrijthof
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Maison Haas Hustinx
Maison Haas Hustinx op het Vrijthof
Vrijthof 20 a
6211 LD Maastricht
Château St. Gerlach
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Château St. Gerlach
Château St. Gerlach
Joseph Corneli Allee 1
6301 KK Valkenburg aan de Geul
Discover the city's culinary delights
TEFAF Exhibition - 7 - 15 March 2020
The world over, the European Fine Art 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 7 March until Sunday 15 March, TEFAF is open to the general public, with Thursday 5 and Friday 6 March being 'invitation only'.
The most fantastic galleries
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.
‘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’
