Maastricht makes noise. Sometimes loud, sometimes underground, sometimes unheard. From rehearsal basements in the neighborhoods to iconic nights at Muziekgieterij, from city edges to urban palaces: music in Maastricht emerges from the fringes. This is where youth culture takes root, where creativity explodes, where identity, language, and sound are explored and redefined.
Rock, Rhythm & Rough Edges of Maastricht is a dynamic exhibition about the city’s legendary musical places, movements, and makers — and a call to continue cherishing space in the city for experimental, young, and unconventional culture.
The exhibition bridges past and present: from iconic concerts at the old Stadssporthal, music from squats, and punk on the Bonnefantenkade to today’s urban and electronic scenes in the Bassin, Céramique, or Malpertuis. Music is presented both as cultural heritage and as a driving force for contemporary urban renewal.
Dates Wednesday 13 August – Sunday 21 September 2025
Location Bureau Europa, platform for architecture and design
Admission Regular rates apply