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The Ghent Altarpiece
Follow the restoration process closelyExhibitions2 May 2023 until 31 December 2026This world-famous masterpiece by the Van Eyck Brothers in Ghent has been restored many times in the past. It has been undergoing thorough...
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A home of our own
Delve into the history of the Dr. Guislain MuseumExhibitionsSee and do23 November 2024 until 27 September 2026The ‘Hospice Guislain’ in Ghent has provided spiritual care, shelter and refuge for more than 150 years and for almost 40 years now, it has also...
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Open House
Visit the UGent Armand Pien Public ObservatorySee and doEvents16 September 2026Every Wednesday evening, you can visit the Public Observatory during public viewing nights. If the weather is good, you can look through...
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Kiosko
Imagine yourself on the Adriatic coastEventsCafés1 March until 31 October 2026Kiosko is the summer bar of Restaurant Per Bacco. It is a piece of Italy at the water’s edge, three minutes’ walk from Dampoort station. This is...
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The artist who wanted to be a detective
Koen BrouckeExhibitions2 April until 27 September 2026Koen Broucke is primarily a painter but is also a historian, a doctor of arts and a pianist. These roles have one thing in common: a keen eye as a...
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Carole Vanderlinden
A multi-faceted artistExhibitions30 May until 11 October 2026This is Belgian artist Carole Vanderlinden's first solo exhibition. She will show a selection from her oeuvre of the past five years.
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40 years of Chambres d'Amis
A retrospectiveExhibitions30 May 2026 until 10 January 2027In 1986, S.M.A.K. organised Chambres d'Amis - an exhibition of contemporary art in private homes in Ghent. Forty years later, the museum is...
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Verkleurmannetje
The art collection is back!Exhibitions3 July until 31 December 2026The South African art photographer Roger Ballen takes a closer look at the art collection at the Dr. Guislain Museum. For this exhibition, he...
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123-piano
Make your own music in the cityEvents2 September until 2 October 2026“123-piano” is a musical project which brings people together through live music and generates spontaneous reactions.
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Flanders Festival Ghent
Classical music for young and oldFestivalsConcerts10 until 27 September 2026Flanders Festival Ghent has been part of the music festival scene for many years. From classical to world music to artistic performances: every...
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Christmas diorama in St Bavo's Cathedral
Miniature tales filled with Christmas magic in the heart of GhentEventsDate not yet knownDuring the Ghent Winter Festivities, you'll find winter warmth and delightful traditions in the historical city centre. Just a few steps from...
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DARK WEEKends
Art & science festivalFestivalsDate not yet knownDuring the art & science festival DARK WEEKends, GUM and the Botanical Garden put research areas that often remain in the shadows in the...
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Dok Brewing Festival!
Beer festival with 30 breweriesFestivalsDate not yet knownNo less than 30 Belgian and international breweries will treat you to their delicious brews. Together with some top chefs, the BBQ restaurant RØK...
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Ghent Light Festival
A trail of light throughout the cityFestivalsDate not yet knownEvery three years, Ghent is set ablaze with lights during the free Ghent Light Festival. This festival lights up the city with works by national...
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Istanbul Ekspres
Five days of Turkish music in GhentConcertsDate not yet knownIstanbul Expres stands for five days of Turkish music in Ghent. It allows you to experience life in a metropolis to the rhythm of live music. You...