King's day, Maastricht 2020
A party fit for a king
On Monday 27 April we are celebrating King's Day in Maastricht. But this year these celebrations are even more special, as the Royal Family will be visiting our city. We have our flags and streamers lying ready to make this day a special one in true Maastricht tradition.
In 2020, King's Day will be a very special day for Maastricht and its colourful region. Limburg's capital will set the stage for this national holiday, when Maastricht will welcome the royal family while 2.5 million people watch on their televisions. We want to make this day a celebration to remember for residents and visitors. Our preparations and anticipation in the run-up to this special day is a party in its own right! Keep an eye on our website for updates on our preparations and the programme.
The theme has been announced: Leef Maastricht!
The theme ‘Leef Maastricht’ (‘Live Maastricht’) is about all the ways people enjoy living in Maastricht and South Limburg. We invite you to celebrate that life with us, to enjoy the small and big things, on King’s Day and all other days of the year.
Live Maastricht! is all about being together and being connected, about appreciating style and diversity. This theme encapsulates the art of enjoying all the big things and the little things in true Limburg tradition: the province where the people truly know how to celebrate life. Where Maastricht, as the proud capital, embraces you and invites you to enjoy time spent together, to be interested in each other, to be curious about what connects us and how these connections strengthen us as a whole.
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As King's Day approaches, we would like to take you on a tour of life in Maastricht through a very special series of photographs. In the upcoming weeks, you will see the many aspects of life in Maastricht and South Limburg through pictures that share a story as we share them on our social media channels. Each district in Maastricht as well as each village and city in South Limburg has a different story to tell of life. Follow us ons Facebook and Instagram.
Sint Janskerk Maastricht Vrijthof
© Maastricht MarketingRoute through the city
The Royal Family will be introduced to the city during a special walk. The route that they will be taking will be announced in February 2020 and will be shared on this page. Stay tuned!
The programme
In the coming months King's Day 2020 is not the only event on the agenda; we will also be preparing for a multifaceted and exciting programme that highlights the vibrancy of the region and the unique character of Maastricht. It will showcase the spirit of Maastricht, the Mestreechter Geis, a city of traditions and innovation, and a unique culture that we honour and cherish. Servé Hermans and Michel Sluysmans from the Toneelgroep Maastricht theatre ensemble will work together with local partners to put together a programme that is guaranteed to impress! The content of the programme will be announced in March 2020 during a special press conference.
Information
If you have any questions about King's Day in Maastricht or the weekend preceding this holiday, please contact us by sending an e-mail to koningsdag2020@maastricht.nl