PAN Amsterdam by Chauffeur: Door-to-Door Transfers to the RAI Art Fair

PAN Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ leading art, antiques and design fair, held at the RAI Amsterdam; the 2026 edition runs 1-8 November 2026. A SilverDrive chauffeur takes you door-to-door, waits between viewings and dinners, and carries any purchase home discreetly — all for a fixed price agreed in advance.

PAN Amsterdam: the Netherlands’ leading art, antiques and design fair

Each autumn, the RAI Amsterdam becomes the meeting point for anyone serious about collecting. PAN Amsterdam gathers the country’s finest galleries and dealers under one roof, with work that ranges from old masters and antiques to modern design, jewellery and contemporary art. The 2026 edition — the fair’s 39th — runs from 1 to 8 November 2026 and brings together around 125 galleries and dealers. PAN returns to the RAI each November, so the rhythm rarely changes: eight days, one venue, and a carefully vetted selection of objects.

What sets the fair apart is trust. Pieces are assessed for quality and authenticity before the doors open, which is part of why curators and private buyers treat PAN as a place to acquire with confidence rather than simply to browse.

Why PAN Amsterdam draws a discerning crowd

PAN’s audience is specific: private collectors, interior designers sourcing for demanding clients, and museum curators tracking pieces for their institutions. They arrive with intent. A morning might be spent comparing a seventeenth-century canvas with a mid-century cabinet; an afternoon, negotiating quietly over a sculpture or a piece of jewellery. Evenings fill with private dinners, gallery receptions and conversations that carry on well past closing time.

That pattern — long days, several stops and the occasional unscheduled detour — is exactly where a dedicated driver earns their place. PAN sits comfortably within our calendar of chauffeured luxury events across the Netherlands, alongside the fairs, auctions and openings that fill a collector’s autumn.

Your PAN Amsterdam chauffeur, from first viewing to last dinner

A SilverDrive chauffeur turns a full day at the RAI into something unhurried. We collect you at your home, office or hotel at the time you choose and bring you directly to the entrance — no ring-road detour to a distant car park, no walk in November weather. The price is agreed in advance, so there is no meter running while you take a second look at a painting, and no surprise on the bill afterwards.

A driver on call all day

Your chauffeur does not disappear once you step inside. They stay nearby and reachable, ready to move you between the RAI and a lunch across town, a second viewing, or an evening reception. Because we run our own fleet and employ our own vetted, English-speaking chauffeurs — no brokers, no third parties, and never a student in a private car — the person who greets you in the morning is the person who sees you home. Discretion is a given; what is said in the car stays in the car. Beyond the fair, our private chauffeur in Amsterdam service follows the same principle: one driver, one car, at your disposal.

Discreet transport for what you buy

Acquisitions are the point of a fair like this, and they need to travel carefully. A canvas, a bronze, a case of antique silver — none belongs in the boot of a taxi. SilverDrive runs a dedicated service for the secure transport of valuables, so a piece bought at the RAI can go directly to your home, hotel or storage facility with the same discretion you expect for yourself. For collectors who make a day of it — the fair, a gallery, a boutique or two — our luxury shopping and collection transport keeps everything in one secure car rather than scattered across couriers.

The right car for the occasion

SilverDrive runs an owned fleet of Mercedes and BMW vehicles, so you can match the car to the day rather than take whatever turns up:

• Mercedes E-Class — a composed executive saloon for one or two passengers.
• Mercedes S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class — flagship comfort for the quietest possible ride between viewings.
• BMW i7 and Mercedes EQS — fully electric flagships that arrive in near silence, with no compromise on space.
• Mercedes V-Class — up to seven seats for a party viewing together, with the fully electric EQV for up to five.
• Mercedes Sprinter — up to sixteen seats for a larger group or a gallery outing.
• Setra S 515 HDH coach — up to fifty-six seats when a society or institution travels as one.

For guests arriving by private jet, we connect directly with the Schiphol VIP Centre and Jet Aviation, so the transfer from tarmac to the RAI is seamless.

Getting to the RAI Amsterdam

The RAI sits in Amsterdam Zuid, on the edge of the Zuidas business district and close to the A10 ring road. It is well connected, but during a busy fair week the approach roads and car parks fill quickly, and on-site parking is neither cheap nor relaxing. Being dropped at the door and collected at a set time removes the least enjoyable part of the visit.

Schiphol is roughly fifteen to twenty minutes away by car, which makes the RAI an easy first or last stop for anyone flying in for the fair. We track arriving flights in real time and are available around the clock, so an early landing or a delayed one simply means your chauffeur adjusts — you are never left waiting, and we never keep you waiting. Collectors who also travel south for TEFAF Maastricht in the spring will recognise the same door-to-door approach, wherever in Europe the calendar takes them.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does PAN Amsterdam 2026 take place?

PAN Amsterdam runs from 1 to 8 November 2026 at the RAI Amsterdam. It is the fair’s 39th edition and brings together around 125 galleries and dealers. The fair returns to the RAI each November, so it is a fixed point in the autumn collecting calendar.

How does a SilverDrive chauffeur make getting to the RAI easier?

Your chauffeur collects you at your door and brings you straight to the RAI entrance, avoiding the ring-road car parks and the walk that come with driving yourself. There is no parking to arrange, no meter, and a fixed price agreed before you set off. At the end of the day, your car is waiting where you left it.

Can I book a chauffeur for the whole day at the fair?

Yes. Many PAN visitors book a chauffeur by the day or half-day. Your driver stays on call between viewings, lunches and evening events, moving you around Amsterdam as your plans shift rather than to a fixed itinerary. Because the price is agreed in advance, a longer day holds no surprises.

Can my chauffeur transport art or antiques I buy at the fair?

Yes. SilverDrive offers a dedicated service for the secure transport of high-value items, so a purchase can travel directly from the RAI to your home, hotel or a storage facility, handled with discretion — alongside you or separately, as you prefer.

Can you collect me from Schiphol or a private jet before the fair?

Yes. We provide transfers to and from Schiphol, including the Schiphol VIP Centre and Jet Aviation for private-jet arrivals, and we track flights in real time. With chauffeurs available 24/7, an early or delayed landing is handled without you having to make a call.