
Pelagic Fest 26 Saturday
Pelagic Fest returns to Maastricht with The Ocean, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble and three full album performances by EF, Lost in Kiev and Spurv.

Pelagic Fest returns to Maastricht with The Ocean, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble and three full album performances by EF, Lost in Kiev and Spurv.

British singer-songwriter A.A. Williams performs an intimate evening at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht.

Russian metal band Zatokrev performs at Muziekgieterij.

Belgian post-rock band Oh Hiroshima performs at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht.

The Benelux's biggest outdoor food festival brings together restaurants and food vendors on Maastricht's Vrijthof square.

Ellen von Unwerth's photographic exhibition 'My Circus' explores femininity, playfulness and fashion at the Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht.

Philsurround 2026 is a unique classical music experience where the audience sits surrounded by the orchestra, with music coming from all sides.

The Lumière Cinema presents a retrospective of Jacques Demy this late summer, screening restored versions of the French director's classic films.

Lumière Cinema in Maastricht screens over 300 films annually, with something for every taste.

Catch a film at Pathé Maastricht, a cinema in the heart of the city.

A musical performance celebrating the life and artistic legacy of legendary French singer Edith Piaf.

A compact museum exploring Maastricht's fortification heritage, housed in the historic Helpoort.

An exhibition about the history of Sint Pietersberg and ENCI, told through art, heritage, and personal narratives.

Exhibition about the history of Philzuid and Joseph Hollman, featuring recitals by emerging musicians at Opus 9.

Kahlil Joseph's BLKNWS is a film installation merging contemporary and historical perspectives on Black culture at the Bonnefanten.

Visual artist Malina Suliman presents her work as a tool for social and political critique at Studio 11 in the Bonnefanten.

Guided tour and wine tasting at Wijngaard De Apostelhoeve in Maastricht, welcoming both wine connoisseurs and newcomers.

Guided scooter adventure through the Zonneberg Caves, a dark underground network in Sint-Pietersberg, equipped with just a headlamp.

International minerals and fossils fair in Maastricht with exhibits and trading.

A guided walk through Sint-Pietersberg with a Natuurmonumenten ranger, exploring nature at a leisurely pace.

A mini-exhibition on the 4th floor of Centre Céramique exploring how the Céramique district was built, featuring the original architectural model.

Guided tour of the historic Grotten Noord caves with access to the vault where Dutch art treasures were hidden during World War II.

Explore this small archaeological museum housed in the basement of Hotel Derlon, featuring Roman-era excavations and artifacts.

Guided nature walk on Sint-Pietersberg exploring rare butterflies, orchids and seasonal plants with an expert guide.

Guided tour through the historic Grotten Noord caves in Sint-Pietersberg, where quarrymen extracted marl for centuries.

Guided tour of Fort Sint Pieter, an 18th-century fortress in Maastricht. A guide shares the fort's history, its cannons, and the wars that defined the city.

A guided tour through the underground Grotten Zonneberg caves in Maastricht, exploring ancient stone quarries in complete darkness and silence.

Visit both the historic Fort Sint Pieter and the Sint-Pietersberg caves in one combination ticket.

A guided tour through Jezuïetenberg, an art-historical gem just outside Maastricht.

A theatre evening featuring personal stories about mental health, resilience and self-discovery.

An original French guillotine from 1798 is on display at the Maastricht Museum, a rare artefact from the era of French rule in the region.

Live jazz session at Café Forum, a cosy spot in the Jekerkwartier where you can lunch, have drinks, dine and dance in the evening.

Weekly market on the Markt in Maastricht with food and cultural vendors.

A medieval masterpiece combining the Last Judgment, courtroom drama, and a powerful indictment of judicial corruption.

A guided group tour through Maastricht Museum, uncovering the hidden stories of the city.

Guided tour of Thiessen Wijnkoopers' historic wine cellars followed by a curated wine tasting led by a sommelier.

Pieke Parcours celebrates with a puppet show by Ruben Komkommer for children and families at the Dinghuis.

Hands-on creative activities at the Bonnefanten: fold a Brueghel hat, colour a paper chapel, or write your thoughts in the Write-It-Yourself Lab.

An interactive audio tour for children at the Bonnefanten museum, where young investigators test whether the artworks are all in working order.

Three figurative painters each present solo exhibitions at the Bonnefanten, together forming a raw and colourful dialogue exploring shared artistic themes.

Guided tour of the historic Brouwerij Bosch brewery, established in 1758, with a beer tasting.

A photographic look at the Universiteit Maastricht community across three decades, from the 1970s through the 1990s.

An exhibition exploring four centuries of Maastricht's artisanal heritage, tracing the evolution from traditional craftsmanship to modern industrial production.

Exhibition exploring two centuries of Maastricht's makers, craftspeople and innovators.

A guided walking tour of Maastricht's highlights, led by a local guide who shows you the city's best in a short time.

Guided tour of the historic Waldeck Casemates in Maastricht, exploring the history and significance of this military monument.

Free access to climb the iconic museum tower at Bonnefanten with panoramic views across Maastricht.

The Friday Market in Maastricht is one of the largest commodity markets in the Euregio region, with approximately 400 stalls.

The 14th edition of Puss' Poetry brings emerging and established poets together at the Brandweerkantine. A mix of featured performances and open readings.

A discovery bag with task cards for children to explore nature on a walk along the Meuse river.

Discover Maastricht comfortably from the Zonnetrein, a scenic tour through this diverse city.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Pelagic Fest returns to Maastricht with The Ocean, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble and three full album performances on 28 and 29 August.

Pelagic Fest 2026 is a music festival in Maastricht featuring a diverse lineup.

Pelagic Festival 2026 takes place at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht on 27 August 2026.

Exhibition of work by German photographer Ellen von Unwerth at the Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof, running from January to September 2026.

Three figurative painters exhibit simultaneously at the Bonnefanten in a raw, colourful artistic exchange.

Exhibition exploring Maastricht's rich tradition of craftsmanship, opening during Museumnacht Maastricht on 10 April.

Interactive exhibition where children aged 6 to 12 can experiment with artistic play and creative techniques inspired by professional artists.

Malina Suliman presents her first solo exhibition in a Dutch museum, exploring how major political events can be understood through a deeply personal lens.