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.
Must see & must do - Choose your favourites! Click on the stars and create your own to-do list!
Friday 22 March
When making Maastricht legendary, you need to bring in legends.
Friday 22 March
Dmitry Liss knows the vigour and venom of romantic, Russian music through and through, nor does the music...
until 28 April
The extensive exhibition Someone is in my House by the American artist and filmmaker David Lynch will...
until 23 March
Official TEFAF Club at the basement bar of the Commons Restaurant at the Student Hotel.
until 19 April
Math/Maastricht followed twelve researchers to their chosen locations and documented their answers.
until 24 March
Stucco Storico features the remarkable work of three stuccatori: Tomaso Vasalli, Joseph Moretti, and...
until 12 January 2020
Beating Time brings together works from the collection that bear a distinct relation to the phenomenon...
until 16 June
Couturier Ronald Kolk shows a colourful selection of more than fifty dresses from his voluminous oeuvre....
until 30 April
Visitors interested in following the restoration process are invited to visit SRAL’s Open Studio in the...
22 March, 23 March and 9 more days
G8 / 750 Stars, the vault of heaven; Three ingredients, distilled from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua,...
until 12 January 2020
Based on the renewed interest in abstract painting that has been evident for a while now in a younger...
until 1 September
The presentation in the Bonnefantenmuseum is in two parts, comprising work by Ine Schröder (second floor...
until 6 April
During TEFAF the work of two gifted representatives of a young generation of artists will be presented...
until 1 September
Centre Céramique presents a part of the Municipality of Maastricht’s Mosa collection that consists of...
until 4 August
Exhibition of sculptures and clay portraits of people in everyday environments. From people queuing at...
until 20 December
The Sphinxpassage is a free, permanent exhibition that embodies the history of the Sphinx factories and...
Saturday 23 March
The wonderful 'At Eternity's Gate' reveals the troubled existence of the Dutch painter in a picturesque...
23 and 24 March
On Saturdays and Sundays during TEFAF, there will be a number of Secret Music Sessions at several locations...
Sunday 24 March
A series of Jazz & Classical Concerts by Conservatorium Maastricht
Sunday 24 March
Pieter van Loenen graduated from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague with a 10 with distinction and also...
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’
