Category: Nieuws

New agreement for the academic years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031 For the coming five academic years, MECC Maastricht will continue to welcome thousands of Maastricht University (UM) students for their exams. Last week, Jan Smits, Rector Magnificus of Maastricht University and Rob van de Wiel, Managing Director of MECC Maastricht, signed the contract to renew the… Continue reading Maastricht University and MECC Maastricht renew their successful partnership for exams

Photo: Miriam Crutzen - Astrid Pinckaers Miriam Crutzen and Astrid Pinckaers appointed effective 1 June With effect on 1 June 2026, Miriam Crutzen and Astrid Pinckaers have been appointed members of the MECC Maastricht B.V. Supervisory Board. Miriam Crutzen succeeds Lian Doesburg, who stepped down this past 17 April after her eight-year term expired. Additionally,… Continue reading Two new members join MECC Maastricht’s Supervisory Board

Multi-year partnership aims to strengthen and develop equestrian event Maastricht, 7 May 2026 - Jumping Indoor Maastricht (JIM) and MECC Maastricht signed a multi-year partnership agreement yesterday for a period of three years. This partnership will enable both organisations to take an important step in the further development and international positioning of the event. This… Continue reading Jumping Indoor Maastricht and MECC Maastricht join forces

John Aarts, Alderman of the Municipality of Maastricht, is receiving explicit thanks from MECC Maastricht for his years of commitment, involvement and confidence in MECC Maastricht and its significance for the city and region. Since 2011, John Aarts has been actively involved with MECC Maastricht and has been intensively engaged in the development and positioning… Continue reading MECC Maastricht thanks Alderman John Aarts for his years of dedication

For motorhome, caravan, camping and outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts From Friday 10 through Sunday 12 September 2027, the first edition of Camperworld Maastricht will be held at MECC Maastricht. With this new annual event, MECC Maastricht is launching an exhibition that combines the world of motorhomes and caravans with a dynamic and interactive outdoor lifestyle. This… Continue reading New event: Camperworld Maastricht at MECC Maastricht

Foto © Loraine Bodewes voor TEFAF. The 39th edition of TEFAF Maastricht has concluded with exceptional attendance and sustained market momentum, cementing its position as the world’s leading fair for art, antiques and design. Over 50,000 visitors attended across the eight-day fair, exceeding expectations and reflecting continued global appetite for the highest quality works of… Continue reading TEFAF Maastricht concludes with strong attendance, institutional engagement and sustained market confidence

TEFAF Maastricht 2026. Foto © Jitske Nap The opening days of TEFAF Maastricht 2026 have reaffirmed the fair’s position as the world’s pre-eminent marketplace for art, antiques and design, with collectors responding enthusiastically to one of the strongest presentations of works in recent years. Across the fair, dealers have brought objects of exceptional quality and… Continue reading Exceptional quality and provenance drive major early sales at TEFAF Maastricht

The European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Congress (EVECC) will be held at MECC Maastricht from 31 May through 3 June 2028. This leading annual international congress for veterinarian emergency and critical care will be celebrating its 25th in-person edition in 2028, marking its return to the Netherlands. Over 1,500 international participants are expected to… Continue reading European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Congress (EVECC) comes to MECC Maastricht in 2028

MECC Maastricht will close out 2025 with a record turnover of €21.3 million and a record profit of €957,000. This is an important milestone after challenging years marked by the COVID and energy crises. These strong achievements underline the heart of MECC Maastricht’s mission: bringing together (inter)national people and businesses to generate an economic spin-off… Continue reading Record turnover and profit for MECC Maastricht in 2025

Second Home Fair 2026 experiences largest edition ever at MECC Maastricht: Second Home Fair, the event where supply and demand in holiday homes come together, is preparing for its largest edition in Maastricht to date. On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January, MECC Maastricht will welcome 125 real estate agents from the Netherlands and abroad,… Continue reading Second Home Fair 2026 experiences largest edition ever at MECC Maastricht