The year in Maastricht

Nov 2026 – Aug 2027 · 6 moments

The big moments of the year in Maastricht: Sinterklaas arrives, Magisch Maastricht, Carnival and more, with their dates.

Checked 8 November at 22:02

November2026

Sinterklaas arrives in the city: the arrival is on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 11:00 at the Kesselskade.

27Nov

27 November – 27 December 2026

A month of lights, rides, tastings and a Christmas market on the Vrijthof, in front of the two churches.

February2027

Carnival in Mestreech: the city's streets fill with costumes, bands and parades for the days before Ash Wednesday.

March2027

13Mar

13 – 18 March 2027

The international art and antiques fair at the MECC.

April2027

King's Day: the free market (vrijmarkt) and parties in the streets, with a night of parties the evening before.

August2027

Augusually

Usually late August; 2027 is not announced

A culinary festival on the Vrijthof, where Maastricht's restaurants serve tasting plates under the towers.