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  • Sunday shopping

    Enjoy shopping in Ghent, even on Sundays!
    Shopping
    Events
    1 February 2026

    Shopping city Ghent spoils its shoppers. Add an extra day of shopping to your weekend during the shopping Sundays. They take place every first...

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    Tiany kijkt naar kleding aan kledingrek tijdens het shoppen
    Sunday shopping
  • Gent Design Market

    Design Market at the Arsenaal site
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    14 until 15 February 2026

    The Gent Design Market brings together vintage and contemporary design from national and international exhibitors in an inspiring industrial...

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    View of the hall
    Gent Design Market
  • Cycling race 'Omloop Het Nieuwsblad'

    Opening of the Belgian bike racing calendar
    Sport and recreation
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    28 February 2026

    The Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad road cycling races are part of the opening weekend of spring classics.

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    Cycling race 'Omloop Het Nieuwsblad'
    Cycling race 'Omloop Het Nieuwsblad'
  • Badaff

    Belgian art & design in industrial setting at Arsenaalsite
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    19 until 22 March 2026

    Do you love gallery art, innovative design or do you simply enjoy exploring new talent? BADAFF offers you a unique opportunity to discover...

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    expo van design in industriële hal
    Badaff
  • FACTS

    The Comic Con of Belgium
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    11 until 12 April 2026

    Do you want to meet Yoda, The Avengers, Zelda and any Pokémon you could ever think of in one weekend, in one location? No, this is not a Harry...

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    Three people dressed up at Facts
    FACTS
  • Heritage Day

    Cultural heritage in the spotlight
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    26 April 2026

    On Heritage Day, museums, archives, heritage libraries, historical circles, church wardens, socio-cultural associations and conservators open...

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    Sint-Pietersplein in ochtendlicht
    Heritage Day
  • Braderie Publique

    Fun shopping with discounts – what’s not to like?
    Shopping
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    4 until 7 June 2026

    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...

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    Shoppers zoeken leuke spullen uit tijdens Braderie Publique in Gent
    Braderie Publique
  • Family fun during the Ghent Festivities

    Festivities tips for families
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    17 until 26 July 2026

    The Ghent Festivities are not just about partying until the sun rises. Although this is something you should have experienced at least once, the...

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    Kinderen aan het kijken naar Pierke van Alijn in het Huis van Alijn
    Family fun during the Ghent Festivities
  • Polé Polé Ghent

    Going wild on The Graslei
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    17 until 26 July 2026

    During 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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    Podium by the water
    Polé Polé Ghent
  • Summer fun fair

    Fun for young and old
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    17 until 26 July 2026

    In July, the summer fair brings a true celebration for both thrill-seekers and pleasure-lovers, with attractions for everyone. No one can resist...

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    Fair at the Vrijdagmarkt
    Summer fun fair
  • Procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers

    A bit of history during the Ghent Festivities
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    24 July 2026

    The procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers commemorates the public humiliation of the Ghent notable citizens by Emperor Charles V in...

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    Procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers
    Procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers
  • Bijloke Won­der­land

    Music, theatre and more on the Bijloke site
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    Festivals
    20 until 30 August 2026

    Bijloke Wonderland is a summer festival of culture at the Bijloke site. For eleven days, you will be able to come here for sunrise concerts,...

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    View of the festival grounds
    Bijloke Won­der­land
  • Indu­stry­Fes­ti­val 2026

    50 years of the Ghent Museum of Industry
    Culture and history
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    26 until 27 September 2026

    In 2026, the Museum of Industry in Ghent celebrates its 50th anniversary, and everyone is invited to join the festivities! To mark this special...

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    View into the exhibition hall
    Indu­stry­Fes­ti­val 2026
  • Reopening Design Museum Gent

    Explore the new DING wing
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    3 October 2026

    After an extensive expansion and renovation, Design Museum Gent is reopening its doors. The long-awaited new wing completes the museum and...

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    DING gezien van aan de Graslei
    Reopening Design Museum Gent
  • Six Days of Ghent

    Action on track in 't Kuipke
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    17 until 22 November 2026

    The Six Days of Ghent have been taking place in Citadelpark since 1922. Every year, the very best track racing cyclists compete for the victory in...

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    Wielrenners tijdens de Lotto Zesdaagse in 't Kuipke
    Six Days of Ghent
  • BACK2SCRATCH

    Street art, urban sports and music in one festival for and by young people
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    Date not yet known

    A 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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    Young people at the gig
    BACK2SCRATCH

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