From its rich history and vibrant cultural scene to its thriving culinary hotspots, this city is a feast for the senses. Stroll along the Maas River, soak in the charm of Vrijthof Square, and explore world-class art at the Bonnefanten Museum. Whether you’re here for masterpieces or Michelin stars, Maastricht is ready to impress. Let’s dive in!
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ART
TEFAF Maastricht 2026
- 14 – 19 Mar ‘26
- Forum 100
- tefaf.com
Exciting news! Art Fix is going to TEFAF this year, with a special surprise up our sleeves.
Art Fix tip: We have limited tickets for Friday 13th of March available for Art Fix members – become a member today for more access to exclusive live events like this one.
Art Fix tip 2: Our Best Booths at TEFAF 2026 list highlights the standout art from Maastricht’s 270+ extraordinary exhibits, from antiquities to contemporary masterpieces.
Four times Two (1967) (Jonathan Vos Photography 2025)
Bonnefanten Museum | Four times Two
- Until 14 June ‘26
- Avenue Ceramique 250
- bonnefanten.nl
Half a century of art from the Bonnefanten collection unfolds room by room, with each space bringing together works by four artists in dialogue — anchored by Shinkichi Tajiri’s iconic Four Times Two — and revealing unexpected connections across five decades of contemporary art.
Bonnefanten Museum | Bitches Brew
- Until 6 Sep ‘26
- Avenue Ceramique 250
- bonnefanten.nl
Raw, colourful and brave! Bitches Brew at the Bonnefanten brings together three pioneering figurative painters — Keetje Mans, Tanja Ritterbex and Aline Thomassen — in a raw, colourful and intimate trio of solo exhibitions that enter into dialogue about feeling, reality and identity through expressive, unbounded figurative work.
Photo: Gert Jan van Rooij
Marres | Porous Grounds, Sacred Codes
- Until 17 May ‘26
- Capucijnenstraat 98
- marres.org
Go see this large-scale, multi-sensory group exhibition developed in collaboration with Senegal’s RAW Material Company, in which seven artists with West African roots jointly create a total installation of sound, sculpture, textiles, video and performance that explores collectivity, diaspora, cultural identity and the “right to opacity.”
Art Fix tip: Don’t forget to visit Marres Kitchen in the garden of the museum – delicious casual Mediterranean-style dishes served for lunch, dinner and drinks.
Minne Kersten, Where I’m Calling From (film still), 2025. Courtesy Annet Gelink Gallery, Amsterdam
Kasteel Wijlre | Minne Kersten
- 15 March – 23 Aug ’26
- Kerkpad 1, 6321 PX Wijlre
- kasteelwijlre.nl
Kasteel Wijlre estate, founded by Jo and Marlies Eyck, beautifully blends contemporary art and nature around the castle in Wijlre.
Changing Rooms presents recent and new paintings, sculptures and film works in the Coach House that intertwine architecture, memory and transformation, exploring the genius loci of the estate through enigmatic spatial narratives.
Art in the Shop Window
- 9-19 March ’26
- Various Location
- visitmaastricht.com
Shop windows across Maastricht’s historic centre turn into a vibrant public art trail with creative displays inspired by TEFAF, inviting visitors to discover art outside of traditional galleries and connect the city’s retail spaces with the world-famous art fair experience.
Maastricht Museum | Pieter Stockmans
- Until 22 March ‘26
- Avenue Céramique 50
- maastrichtmuseum.nl
An Ode celebrates the timeless ceramic art and career of the Flemish designer and ceramist Pieter Stockmans, placing his iconic creations in dialogue with Maastricht’s rich 7,000-year ceramic tradition and archaeological finds to explore the material’s past, present and future.
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof | Ellen von Unwerth
- Until 13 September ’26
- Vrijthof 18
- fotomuseumaanhetvrijthof.nl
A vibrant survey of 160 iconic photographs by the renowned German fashion and fine art photographer — spanning playful, sensual and theatrical portraits of supermodels and pop stars inspired by her lifelong fascination with the circus.
S.A.C. | Cuppens and Cuppens in Remix
- 11 March – 17 May ’26
- Rechtstraat 59
- visitmaastricht.com
The exhibition of Ri-Jeanne Cuppens and Noëlle Cuppens is an immersive installation that recombines works from their oeuvre into a total installation where space, illusion and scale shape an evolving dialogue between art and visitor.
Emerging Artists Unveiled
- 8 March – 15 April ’26
- Various Locations
- emergingartists.nl
A city-wide art project around TEFAF that turns 18 venues into platforms for showcasing the work of Maastricht’s rising artists under 30, inviting visitors to explore fresh, emerging talent through a curated walking route across the city.
Street Art in Maastricht
Maastricht might bring to mind images of antiquity and cultural, architectural masterpieces – but that’s not all! Take a tour through the street art scene, which has its origins in the punk movements of the 70s and 80s, trickling from the turbulent Randstad towards the Catholic South.
COFFEE
Espresso Quartier
- Tongersestraat 27
- espressoquartier.com
Koffie bij Joost & Maartje
- Maastrichter Heidenstraat 8
- wijmakenkoffie.nl
Coffeelovers
- Dominikanerkerkstraat 1
- coffeelovers.nl
Van Wijck
- Wycker Brugstraat 28
- puurvanwijck.nl
VLAAI
A Vlaai is a traditional pie from the Limburg region. It is generously topped with everything from tart cherries to creamy rice pudding.
Lemmens
- Scharnerweg 64
- peterlemmens.nl
The best Vlaai in town according to a local Art Fixer!
Mathieu Hermans
- Zakstraat 9
- http://www.bakkerijhermans.nl/
Bisschopsmolen
- Stenenbrug 3
- https://www.bisschopsmolen.nl/
SoDelicious
- Stationsstraat 21-23
- https://sodelicious.nl/
Patisserie Royale
- Wycker Brugstraat 13
- http://patisserieroyale.nl/
DRINKS
Bar Nola
- Platielstraat 17-19
- barnola.nl
Step into the vibe of the Moulin Rouge, infused with the intrigue of a speakeasy. The newest hotspot in town!
The Founders Bar
- Lage Barakken 10 (at the Beaumont Hotel))
- foundersbarmaastricht.com
Jazz Night every Wednesday.
Bold Rooftop Bar
- Sphinxcour 9A
- boldrooftopbar.com
A Rooftop bar on the 8th floor of the Social Hub in the Sphinx Building.
Mr Smith
- Rechtstraat 55
- mrsmithmaastricht.com
It might just be Maastricht’s best-kept secret. A cocktail speakeasy in the heart of the city.
EAT
Tous
- Sint Pieterstraat 8A
- tousmaastricht.nl
Enjoy, without the fuss. With dishes from the Southern European kitchen. Sister restaurant of Le Fernand.
Sam’s Maastricht
- Boschstraat 98,
- samsmaastricht.com
No fixed menu—just fresh, seasonal vegan & plant based dishes made with organic ingredients.
Onglet
- Wycker Brugstraat 27
- onglet.nl
Enter through the Schurmann family old butcher shop in Wyck for excellent charcuterie and fine meats, but beware: closed on Saturdays.
Spencer’s
- Kruisherengang 19-23 (at the Kruisheren Hotel)
- oostwegelcollection.nl
Gastronomic French cuisine in a truly eclectic, historic location.
Wycker Cabinet
- Wycker Brugstraat 29 B
- wyckercabinet.nl
Wake up with a delicious petit déjeuner or brunch, recharge with a good lunch, and start the evening with an apéro or dinner.
Harry’s
- Wycker Brugstraat 2 (at the Beaumont Hotel)
- harrysmaastricht.com
Harry’s offers seasonal menus developed in close collaboration with the restaurant’s own organic farm.
Au Coin des Bons Enfants
- Ezelmarkt 4
- aucoin.nl
This Michelin star restaurant is an exquisite culinary experience in the historic Jekerkwartier.
Jef Gastrobar
- Rechtstraat 42
- jefgastrobar.nl
In the van Wyck area one of the Art Fix’s favorite intimate restaurants
Rozemarijn
- Havenstraat 19
- restaurant-rozemarijn.nl
French cuisine with a creative twist inspired by Flemish, Oriental, Arabic, and Italian flavors.
Café Sjiek
- Sint Pieterstraat 13
- cafesjiek.nl
Where tradition meets temptation—serving up Limburg’s best Zoervleis with a side of effortless charm.
SLEEP
Fitz Roy Hotel
- Boschstraat 70f
- fitz-roy.nl
Urban hotel with 16 rooms and a restaurant with contemporary pure cuisine, check out the inner garden!
Maison Haas Hustinx
- Vrijthof 21
- haashustinx.nl
Location, location, location! This hotel and spa looks out on the famous Vrijthof.
Kruisheren Hotel
- Kruisherengang 19-23
- oostwegelcollection.nl
A five-star design hotel located in a 15th century monastery 5 min from the Vrijthof.
Beaumont Maastricht
- Lage Barakken 10
- beaumontmaastricht.com
Boutique hotel in Wyck area with Harry’s brasserie and Founders bar on the groundfloor.
Van Oys Maastricht Retreat
- Kasteellaan 1, Eijsden
- vanoys.com
Brand new five star retreat hotel just outside the city of Maastricht with two restaurants.
Chateau St. Gerlach
- Joseph Corneli Allee 1, Valkenburg
- oostwegelcollection.nl
Combine a superior Relais & Chateaux stay with a gastronomic fine dining experience.
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