Zaate Hermeniekesconcours
Note: the 2026 date is not yet officially confirmed – please check with the organiser before visiting.
When9 February 2027
WhereVrijthof, Binnenstad, 6211 LD Maastricht
TypeCarnival
At the Zaate Hermeniekesconcours on Shrove Tuesday, the zaate hermeniekes, carnival-style brass bands, compete against each other on the Vrijthof. The bands move through the centre and play in front of a jury and the audience on the Vrijthof.