Events

MRT Exclusive Events

A time to chill and grill

Stop! Do you hear that? That’s your grumbling tummy telling you to head on over to the terrace of Humphrey’s Thorn because it’s grill o’ clock! From April 28th till September first, we will be hosting a delicious barbecue from 5 till 9 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in with the fun!

We will be setting up a lavish buffet with rich salads, a lip-smacking multitude of sauces, an abundance of bread, and everything else you need for the perfect barbecue. In the meantime, the grill will be manned by our professional kitchen staff, and they will be preparing all kinds of mouth-watering treats.

Here is what you can expect:

Crispy bread with herb butter and aioli
A variety of richly filled salads
Buttery corn cobs and soft green asparagus
Tasty potato garnishes
Fish of the day (think salmon skewer or cod)
Rubbed, marinated, and grilled selection of meats
Assorted delicious sauces
Fresh fruit

Is your child a critical connoisseur? No worries! For their fine, youthful pallets we also offer fries with snacks and mayo/ketchup/apple sauce.

Surely, during long, warm sunny evening, the barbecue might just be a popular choice, so make sure to reserve in advance.

Once Upon a Beach is back baby! And yes, this year it will be held on our very own MRT Beach! On the 15th July, no one will be holding back as this amazing summer party rages on the soft sands on the Maasplassen lakes.

Are you a fan of thundering beats, super scrumptious houses, amazingly hot techno and the all-time best summer hits? Then sign up at www.ouab.nl and prepare to party like you have never partied before!

Location: MRT Beach

Festivals

The American band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, has joined as the final headliner for the line-up of Pinkpop 2023. They will be the closing act for the festival on sunday.

Furthermore, Queens of the Stone Age, Machine Gun Kelly, The War On Drugs, The Script, OneRepublic, The Black Keys, Niall Horan and many more acts have confirmed their attendance.

Confirmed thus far:

Friday, June 16th:

P!NK, Editors, The War On Drugs, Niall Horan, The Lumineers, Ellie Goulding, Electric Callboy, Frenna Deluxe, The Hu, Nova Twins and MADOUX.

Saturday, June 17th:

Robbie Willieams, Queens of the Stone Age, The Script, The Black Keys, Hollywood Vampires, RONDÉ and Disturbed

Sunday, June 18th:

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Machine Gun Kelly, OneRepublic, Goldband, Tash Sultana, DI-RECT, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, I Prevail, Nielson, Donnie and Only The Poets.

Ticket sales

Regular ticket sales for Pinkpop 2023 will start Saturday the 26th of November at 10:00. The only official sales channel is Ticketmaster. Regular tickets will not be on sail prior to Saturday, November 26th at 10:00.

Visitors who have tickets for the 51st edition which was skipped in 2020 and 2021 will receive priority during the regular ticket sales. They will receive a message regarding this on the 24th of November,

About Pinkpop

Since 1990, Pinkpop holds the Guinness Book of Records title for longest uninterrupted pop ferstival. The first edition took place on May 18th, 1970 in Geleen.

After 17 editions in Geleen, the festival moved to Baarlo for one edition, only to settle in Megaland Landgraaf in 1988. In 2019, Pinkpop celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Location: Megaland Landgraaf

https://www.pinkpop.nl/2023/

This is the largest historical motor and tractor festival in Europe. Open air museum enthusiasts will find entertainment for the entire family here.

Location: Ninnesweg 176, 5981 PD Panningen

www.ihf-festival.nl/

Solar weekend is one of the most creative festivals in the country. 800 creative minds and artists participate in this festival every year. You can expect sports, whacky games, amazing constructions, art and playful theater. From a musical perspective, a lot is going on as well. Live acts are intermingled with DJ’s from the house and techno scene. Furthermore, an entire front line of hip hop and urban dance is programmed on Solar. If you truly wish to experience the festival, you should book all four days. The camping itself has turned into a festival of its own, with three (!) podiums, a 72-hour Silent disco and the legendary water gun fight with thousands of participants.

Location: Maasplassen, Roermond. De Weerd 1, 6041 TK Roermond

www.solarweekend.com/

One of the largest free festivals in the Netherlands which takes place in the Julianapark in Venlo over 4 days. It consists of more than 100 large and small scale acts in the areas of music, literature, dance, theater, film, art, and science.

Location: Julianapark Venlo

www.zomerparkfeest.nl

Sjwaampop is a yearly, two-day, free pop festival that takes place on the market place in Swalmen since 1983. Since 2012, the festival is two days long and attracts a couple of thousand visitors. In previous years, some of the names we saw on stage included De Staat, Di-Rect, Anneke van Giersbergen, La Fuente, Douwe Bob, Wulf, Navarone, Johan Gielen, Wild Romance, Miss Montreal, Chef Special, DeWolff, Memphis Maniacs, and Vato Gonzales. So basically, there is a little bit of everything for everyone at Sjwaampop!

Location: Evenemententerrein In de Häöfkes, 6071 JH Swalmen

www.sjwaampop.com

Climb the church of Meijel and experience the highlights of Peelgeluk.

Did you know that the spire of the Meijel church, measuring 79.8 meters in hight, is on of the tallest in The Netherlands? And you’re allowed to climb it! The ‘Méélse’ church is a multifunctional building situated in a prominent spot within the village.

These past few years, the cathedral experienced some major renovations. It now has new stained-glass windows and a new roof. Besides this, hundreds of LED lights have been installed to put the church in its deserved spotlight. Finally, the spire is fitted with accessible, home-made stairs. The wood for the stairs was chopped in the village and assembled with the help of thousands of volunteers.

Ascending the church provides not only a staggering view, but also a quaint interior and a rich historical backdrop. The views are amazing at 40 meters up in the air!

Tickets: € 6,50

Children ages 0 – 4: FREE

Children ages 5 – 12: € 3.50

Open on Wedsnesday, Saturday, and Sunday

Location: Raadhuisplein 13, 5768 AR Meijel

www.kerktorenbeklimmen.nl

Concerts/Theater

Between March and October, a great canvas is stretched over the theatre. This creates a mesmerizing location for concerts and events.

Check out the current agenda at www.openluchttheaterthorn.nl/

Visiting Maastricht for an André Rieu concert is incredibly special. You will experience the city in a unique way. Don’t miss out!

Location: Vrijthof, Maastricht

www.bezoekmaastricht.nl/andre-rieu

Sports

On Friday the 2nd of June, 2023 you also have the opportunity to sign up for the day (depending on availability), or to retrieve your outstanding reservation. Of course, there will also be all kinds of fun on Friday, including the Bike Fair and a Burgundian culinary terrace with tasty food stands. On Saturday the 3rd of June, 2023, the Vebego Limburgs Mooiste bike tours will take place for racing bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, or city bike.

Location: Maastricht

www.limburgsmooiste.nl/

This year, we will also be holding our yearly water fiestival in Thorn from 8:00 to 17:00.

Looking to cool down? Come join us!

Members – free. Non-members need to sign up beforehand.

More information will follow.

Location: Thorn

www.jeugdwerkthorn.nl/

Are you someone who loves exploring the boundaries of what’s possible? Do you enjoy testing the limits of your body? Are you an unbeaten triathlon expert? Then the Ironman race might be the thing for you! On the 6th of August, the Ironman race will have you competing against your own body and other sports fanatics in a series of running, swimming, and cycling challenges. Sign in before the 30th of July to partake in this event.

Some would say it is much more fun to sit on the sideline with a coffee whilst watching other people exhaust themselves. This is possible too. Come on by as a supportive spectator!

Location: Maastricht

www.ironman.com/im703-maastricht-limburg-register

Arts & Music (street vendors & farmers market)

The combination, if you like a cozy festival with live music and a diversity of specialty beers offered by the brewers themselves.Of course there will also be a beer, a glass of wine, or soft drink for non-specialty beer drinkers.And all this in the middle of the Historic Center of our beautiful town!

Location: Hofstraat café ‘t Stift

FREE ENTRANCE

GLOW is a light-art festival in the public space of Eindhoven where 35 light artists, from both The Netherlands and abroad, display their works for free. The light-art projects have been set out across a trail. Besides the international light artists, GLOW allows for innovative and unique projects on a local level. It is the pinnacle of a year, two years, and sometimes even more years of collaboration, experimentation and perfectionizing. Every edition has a theme that the artisits adhere to. They are completely free to interpret this theme in their own way.

Location: Eindhoven centrum/station

www.gloweindhoven.nl

Cultural Events & Tours

In the municipal museum “Museum Thorn”, the history of the town is described in a remarkable manner. The museum organizes a variety of different exhibitions and events. A treasure hunt via phone or ipad is organized for children aged 8-12.

Check out the current schedule: www.museumthorn.com

Station Simpelveld wil form the décor for Weekend at War during the independence spectacle of Limburg on the 1st and 2nd of July, 2023.

During Weekend at War, the independence of The Netherlands, which was 75 years ago in 2020, takes center stage. Two army camps of Allied and German forces are created, and more than 350 re-enactors will give you the experience of a day in the Second World War.

A big number of war vehicles, including motors, jeeps and lorries, can be marveled at. At Station Simpelveld there is a freedom square where you can listen to nice music, eat good food, and celebrate the Dutch independence.

Live Battle

Twice a day, during the “live battle”, the victory battle will be re-enacted. This unique performance displays how Limburg was freed from its German occupiers. The live battles are planned for Saturday and Sunday at 11:45 and 14:45

Timetables

During the Weekend of War, there will be an intensive train service across the tracks of the Miljoenenlijn. When you cross the border trajectory, you might even discover smugglers, deserters, and passport controlers. The special timetables for the 1st and 2nd of July can be found on the timetable page.

Program

During Weekend at War, a lot can be experienced on the Simpelveld station and trains. To give you a sense of direction, we will make 3 potential daily schedules. Each program is designed for your starting station.

Location: De Miljoenenlijn, Stationstraat 22 Simpelveld

www.miljoenenlijn.nl/evenementen/weekend-at-war-2023/

Faires

You are filled with questions. One question leads to the next. Every scientific discovery has always started with a curiosity and the courage to ask questions.”

But how do scientists find answers? Do they doubt themselves sometimes? How do they know for sure? Science isn’t necessarily always about results.

Science can increase our doubts or throw more questions in our way rather than answer the ones we had. That is how science works. See for yourself at the Discovery Museum, an expo filled with discovery and research for future scientists and the curious citizens of tomorrow.

You have to see this for sure!

Location: Museumplein 2, 6461 MA Kerkrade

www.discoverymuseum.nl/activiteiten/zeker-weten/

When the sun turns in for the day, the most god-aweful and terrifying creatures come alive at Toverland. They crawl out of all the nooks and crannies is the park, making sure you can’t hide anywhere. Gather your courage, because you will need it if you want to face 3 haunted houses, 2 experiences, and 5 free scare zone.

Celebrate the Día des Muertos, wander across the seabed between horrifying crew members, or tread upon an abandoned estate. With the Fear Pass you enter every grizzly expriences, including the paid ones!

Plaats: Toverlaan 2, 5975 MR Sevenum

www.toverland.com/halloweennights

Markets

The Wednesday Market. Every Wednesday from 9:00 to 15:00

The Wednesday market focuses primarily on food and culture. Although it retains its traditional market functionalities, the Wednesday market is, above all, an experience for the visitor, with weekly cooking presentations and performances. The market itself boasts a variety of different products such as fresh fish, artisanal local products, and the famed textile market.

The Biological Market. Every Thursday from 13:00 to 18:00

At this biological market in Wyck, you can stumble open all sorts of great foods. Under the “think global, act locally” motto, you can enjoy products that have been grown with care and love. Pure bliss!

The Friday Market. Every Friday from 9:00 to 15:00

With approximately 400 stalls, the Friday Market is one of the largest wares markets in the Euregion. The fish market stands out, attracting customers from Belgium and even the North of France! The market also possesses a great selection of textiles and furniture.

De Vlooienmarkt. Every Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00

Skitter through an erratic assortment of goods at the flea market on Saturday, whether it be vintage fashion or antique furniture.

Eigenzinnige Markt. Every Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00

Find hidden gems in the broad selection of curiosities, antiques, and art at this peculiar market.

www.bezoekmaastricht.nl

The Feelgood Market is a bustling place, full of sustainable, hand-crafted, original, and inspiring (local) products. You can also find tasty (biological) bites, drinks, workshops and great live music. A great day trip for the family!

Parents can relax and stroll through the market while there are numerous fun activities for the children.

www.feelgoodmarket.nl/

More information on: www.weert.nl/markt

More information on: www.weareroermond.com/markten-in-roermond/

The international ceramics market takes place on the terrain of Hoeve de Laethof in Mesch. Around 50 international ceramics artists will put their diverse ceramics collection, from scultpures to utensils, on offer.

Furthermore, there will be demonstrations in the mastery of ceramic sculptures. All of this is accompanied by live music, bites, and drinks provided by Hoeve de Laethof. The organistion is managed by Stichting Heuvelland ceramics.

Location: Langstraat 3 Mesch

www.heuvellandkeramiek.nl/

On Sunday the 30th of July, the traditional summer market in the charming Walen, a hamlet near Schin of Geul will be organized for the 33rd time by the Sint Mauritius militia.

The festivities in Walem have become a household name across many towns. Thousands of people, including numerous tourists, make their way to the hamlet of Walem in the last Sunday of July.

This market stands out from the rest due to the layout and location in the beautiful outside area of Schin op Geul. The organizers have made a truly amazing program again this year.

Sunday the 30th of July is a day for stand workers, packmen and market salesmen. In the entire street of Walen, starting from Vakantiecentrum Schin op Geul, a large free market with plentiful amounts of goods will take place.

Besides this, there we be a number of separate hobby and garage-sale-type markets where everybody can roam around to look at trinkets and ornaments to their hearts desire. In total, there will be 200 stands, of which 80 are garage-sale-type stands.

On the convivial outside terrace, in a green orchard, a number of childrens activities will be organized. Young children can enjoy the bouncy castle and the balloon clown here.

Naturally, there are also ample ways to assuage your appetite. There is an extensive food and beverage buffet alongside a BBQ focused around speciality beers. You can enjoy a bite here with fun, boisterous background music.

The hamlet of Walem can be reached quite easily from the center of Schin op Geul. Clear signage guide the way. Ample sparking spaces in the Hamlet of Walem itself are available at a 200-meter distance from the market terrain.

The parking lot offers spaces for 500 passenger cars. The NS station of Schin of Geul is also quite near. The walking distance is less than 10 minutes.

Location: Walem, Schin op Geul

www.strucht.nl/

Surrounding the old basilica and market of Meerssen, the Jaarmarkt is organized each year on the first Sunday in September. It’s a large market with varied assortments, located in a charming area. A separate art- and garage-sale-style market is at a stone’s throw distance and provides all manners of entertainment.

Location: Markt van Meerssen

Jaarmarkt - www.jaarmarktmeerssen.nl

Events

During every season

MRT Exclusive Events

Barbecue Fridays at Humphrey’s Thorn

Once Upon a Beach – 15.July.2023

Festivals

Pinkpop – 16.Jun.2023 - 18.Jun.2023

International Historical Festival- 23.Jul.2023 - 30.Jul.2023

Solar – 03.Aug.2023 – 06.Aug.2023

Parkfeesten Venlo – 17.Aug.2023 – 20.Aug.2023

Sjwaampop – 26.Aug.2023 – 27.Aug.2023

Climb the Meijel church – 28.Aug.2021 – 28.Aug.2025

Concerts/Theater

Outdoor Theatre Thorn, March till October

Andre Rieu Vrijthof – 6.Jul.2023 - 23.Jul.2023

Sports

Limburgs Mooiste – 2.Jun.2023 - 3.Jun.2023

Waterfestijn – 7.Jul.2023

Ironman Challenge – 6.Aug.2023

Arts & Music (street vendors & farmers market)

The Court Sessions 2.Sept.2023

Glow Eindhoven – 11.Oct.2023 – 18.Oct.2023

Cultural Events & Tours

Municipal Museum “Museum Thorn”

Weekend at War – 01.Jul.2023 – 02.Jul.2023

Faires

Wisselexpo Zeker Weten?! – 18.Oct.2022 – 30.Sep.2023

Halloween Toverland – 8.Oct.2023

Markets

Weekly markets in Maastricht

Feel Good Market. Every 3rd Sunday of the month (with exceptions) at Strijd-S Eindhoven

Weekly markets in Weert

Weekly markets in Roermond

International Ceramics Market Heuvelland – 23.Jul.2023

Summer market - 30.Jul.2023

Jaarmarkt Meerssen – 03.Sep.2023