MECC Maastricht

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Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre
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MECC Maastricht
Location Maastricht, Netherlands
Coordinates 50°50′21″N5°42′44″E / 50.8391°N 5.7123°E / 50.8391; 5.7123
OwnerMunicipality of Maastricht
Opened23 September 1988
Enclosed space
  Total space30,000 m2 (36,000 sq yd)
Public transit access Maastricht Randwyck railway station
Website
mecc.nl

The Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre (shortened as MECC Maastricht) is a convention centre in Maastricht, Netherlands, located in the city's Randwyck district. It is well-known for hosting the annual European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), which is considered one of the world's leading art fairs. MECC Maastricht was a shortlisted candidate to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, losing to Rotterdam Ahoy.

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