29 May until 1 June 2025
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The retail offer in the traffic-free city centre is overwhelming. And as if that’s not enough, shopkeepers display their wares for a festive fair, where visitors can benefit from special offers and discounts.
Several streets in the city centre are hosting the fair Braderie Publique, during which shops will be offering unique promotions and special discounts.
Participating streets and squares
How to reach Braderie Publique
By car
Shop smart and park your car at one of the P+Rs on the outskirts of the city. Prefer to park in the city centre? Keep in mind that some streets are traffic-free during this event.(09u00 - 19u00).
Similarly, the routes to and from the car parks below are changing:
· Parking Kouter is only accessible via Kortrijksepoortstraat
· Parking Center is only accessible via Kortrijksepoortstraat and exit is only via Universiteitstraat
· Parking Vrijdagmarkt will not be accessible via Dampoortstraat on Saturday 31 May, but will be accessible via the access route Slachthuisstraat - F. Lousbergkaai - Van Eyckstraat - St. Jacobsnieuwstraat
Less mobile? Additional parking spaces are provided on Henegouwenstraat for persons with disabled parking permits.
By bicycle
Cyclists may continue to ride on participating streets, depending on the crowds. Be courteous and consider pedestrians. Make use of the existing bike parks or the additional bike parking near Gouvernementstraat - Fr. Laurentplein.
Public transport
Public transport will take you to the market zone hassle-free. Use De Lijn's route planner to plan your trip.
This activity takes place on a location within the low emission zone
Are you driving to Ghent? First check whether you may enter the city centre with your vehicle. Clean vehicles may enter the city centre free of charge, polluting vehicles have to pay. Is your vehicle allowed to enter, but do you not have a Belgian or Dutch number plate? You will ALWAYS have to register!
Find out all there is to know about Ghent’s low emission zone (LEZ) here
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