No, admission to the Preuvenemint is free. Only the PreuveneMeet on Thursday afternoon is a private event and requires a ticket.

The PreuveneMeet is an exclusive networking event held on Thursday afternoon from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Access is by ticket only. Following this, the Preuvenemint opens to the general public.

Yes. Het Preuvenemint remains open after the music ends. You are welcome to stay for a bite and a drink after the music program concludes. Please note, however, that the food stalls close half an hour after the music stops!

The Vrijthof is open every day until the closing time indicated for that day. The music stops a little earlier, so if you want to enjoy a performance, make sure to arrive on time.

Finished your drink? Please hand your glass to our collection staff or return it to the bar. In either case, you will receive your glass token back.

No, the PreuveneCard is the only accepted payment method at Preuvemint. This means you also use the card to pay for your glass.

You are more than welcome to have your glass refilled. Would you prefer a fresh one? Just swap it at the bar.

No, you exchange your glass for a glass token. You can use that to get a new glass every day, and again next year.

Everyone ordering a drink pays a one-time deposit of €1.90 for a glass with their first order. This also applies to groups: everyone pays for their own glass.

Yes, you can request a refund via the website from 8:00 AM on the Monday immediately following 't Preuvenemint until 11:59 PM on the Thursday immediately following 't Preuvenemint. The refund fee is 1 lap.

The PreuveneCard you order here is delivered 'empty', meaning it has no balance. Once you receive it, you can top it up yourself using the QR code on the card, or at one of the many cash registers on the Vrijthof.

No, this is not possible due to varying delivery times for international mail.

PreuveneCard orders are being collected and will be shipped as efficiently as possible after August 1, 2026. You will receive your card no later than a few days before 't Preuvenemint. Orders can be placed up to and including Friday, August 21, 2026.

Payment for your PreuveneCard order is processed securely online by Mollie, our online payment processing partner. You can pay using iDEAL/Wero.

The opening hours for the Preuvenemint vary, but the event is generally open from the afternoon until the evening. It is advisable to check the official website for this year's exact opening hours.

Yes, there are several parking options near the Vrijthof. However, visitors are encouraged to use public transport, as the event is often well-attended and parking can be limited.

Yes, the Preuvenemint often features live music and other performances to enhance the atmosphere. Local bands and artists perform, contributing to the festive ambiance of the event.

The Preuvenemint is an annual culinary event held on the Vrijthof square in Maastricht. It offers visitors the chance to enjoy a variety of dishes from local restaurants and caterers. This event is a celebration of gastronomy and the region's rich culinary traditions.