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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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OdeGand
Dazzling music show in the historical city centreFestivals12 September 2026OdeGand is a celebration of music on and along Ghent’s canals and in the historical city centre. Travel by boat or simply walk from one concert to...
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Whispering Leaves
Intimate city festival in Sint-AmandsbergSee and doFestivalsConcerts20 September 2026During Whispering Leaves, an intimate late summer festival, enjoy small-scale concerts in hidden green spaces in Ghent, including city gardens,...
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BACK2SCRATCH
Street art, urban sports and music in one festival for and by young peopleEventsFestivals25 September 2026A meeting place for hip-hop fans where everyone is welcome and diversity is central. This festival is therefore created in collaboration with...
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Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians & ROLROLROL
Imagination of the NightSee and doFestivalsConcerts26 September 2026Minimalist music takes centre stage during Imagination of the Night. First, 18 performers bring Steve Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians...
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Whisky Festival Gent
A piece of Scotland in GhentFestivals2 until 4 October 2026During the first weekend of October, whoever enters the Old Fish Market will believe they’re in Scotland. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn...
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Film Fest Gent
Annual international film festival in GhentFestivals7 until 18 October 2026The Film Fest Gent has become a not-to-be-missed event on the Flemish and international cultural scene. It owes its success to an infallible...
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FilemKING
Film festival for and by kidsFestivalsVenues27 October until 6 November 2026FilemKING is a 10-day film festival for parents and grandparents with their (grand)children. In addition to screenings, the movies will be...
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Full Circle Ghent
Music festival with Ghent as the main stageFestivals19 until 20 February 2027This unique music festival brings an explosion of beats, genres and creativity to Ghent. Just one ticket gives you access to 35 venues scattered...
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Boomtown
International bands and young talent share the stageFestivalsConcerts16 until 22 July 2027Boomtown is a seven-day alternative music festival on the Kouter, in the Handelsbeurs and in the beautiful Opera, presenting a mix of mainstream...
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Polé Polé Ghent
Going wild on The GrasleiEventsFestivalsConcerts16 until 25 July 2027During The Ghent Festivities, Polé Polé will bring the best of pop, latin and world music in an extraordinary setting at the historic Graslei.
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The Ghent Festivities
Ghent Festivities: 10 days when the city goes wildFestivals16 until 25 July 2027A sparkling cultural popular festival with numerous performances of various national and international artists: a unique event in Europe, thanks...
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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...