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Magical Maastricht 2026

13 November 2026 - 16 November 2026

Welcome to Magical Maastricht! This exclusive event is a joint initiative by MECC Maastricht and the Maastricht Convention Bureau, designed for American and European associations to discover the city of Maastricht and explore the renewed MECC Maastricht conference centre. Experience the magic of Maastricht illuminated by festive lights, enjoy our warm hospitality and dive into Maastricht’s scientific and innovative side. Discover the most European city in the Netherlands, where history meets innovation, luxury meets knowledge, fine dining meets future foods, and heritage meets science.

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Program 13 – 16 November 2026

Friday 13 November

  • 09:00 – 11:30 Arrivals in Maastricht and check-in at Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht - Maas

  • 12:00 Lunch at Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht - Maas for early arrivals

  • 13:00 – 15:30 Free time

  • 15:50 Site visit at Crowne Plaza Maastricht 

  • 16:30 Private guided walking tour of Maastricht, including Vrijthof, Rebelle, Kruisherenhotel and Dominicanen Bookstore

  • 18:00 Welcome dinner at BOLD Rooftop

  • 21:00 End of programme

Saturday 14 November

  • 08:00 – 09:15 Breakfast at leisure

  • 09:15 Walk to MECC Maastricht

  • 09:30 Tour and presentation at MECC Maastricht, including conference halls, exhibition areas and meeting facilities

  • 11:20 Guided tour and site visit at Château St. Gerlach

  • 12:00 Educational workshop with UMIO/Maastricht University

  • 13:30 Lunch at Burgemeester Quicx, Château St. Gerlach

  • 15:00 Free time at the hotel or in Maastricht

  • 18:00 Hosted dinner at Pakhoes Maastricht

  • 21:00 End of programme

Sunday 15 November

  • 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast at leisure

  • 10:00 Tour of the meeting and event facilities at Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht - Maas

  • 10:30 Guided tour of the Bonnefanten Museum

  • 11:00 Inspirational talk at Ipanema by Dr. Katleen Gabriels, Associate Professor in Philosophy and Ethics of Technology

  • 12:00 Local lunch experience at Ipanema, featuring traditional Dutch and regional cuisine

  • 13:20 Guided venue tour and wine tasting at Thiessen Wijnkopers

  • 15:00 Free time in Maastricht city centre

  • 18:00 Private transfer to Castle Mheer

  • 18:30 Closing evening at Castle Mheer, including welcome drinks, a guided venue tour and dinner

  • 22:30 End of programme and return transfer to Maastricht

Monday 16 November

  • 08:15 – 08:30 Breakfast and check-out at Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht

  • 08:45 – 09:45 Educational workshop with Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging Institute (M4I) and coffee at Maastricht University

  • 09:45 Departure to Brussels Airport

  • 12:00 Arrival at Brussels Airport, followed by group check-in

  • 14:00 Group flight to Barcelona for IBTM World

Questions during your stay?

If you have any questions or need assistance during the Magical Maastricht tour, please feel free to contact us.

Shadi Azari
Maastricht Convention Bureau
T: +31 (0) 6 25 69 70 83
E: shadi.azari@maastrichtconventionbureau.com 

Carla Roig 
MECC Maastricht
T: +31 (0) 6 15 11 19 26
E: carla.roig@mecc.nl 

 
Watch the recap of the 2024 tour! 

 

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