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Sunday shopping
Enjoy shopping in Ghent, even on Sundays!ShoppingEvents1 February 2026Shopping 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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Gent Design Market
Design Market at the Arsenaal siteEvents14 until 15 February 2026The Gent Design Market brings together vintage and contemporary design from national and international exhibitors in an inspiring industrial...
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Cycling race 'Omloop Het Nieuwsblad'
Opening of the Belgian bike racing calendarSport and recreationEvents28 February 2026The Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad road cycling races are part of the opening weekend of spring classics.
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Badaff
Belgian art & design in industrial setting at ArsenaalsiteEvents19 until 22 March 2026Do 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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FACTS
The Comic Con of BelgiumEvents11 until 12 April 2026Do 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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Heritage Day
Cultural heritage in the spotlightEvents26 April 2026On Heritage Day, museums, archives, heritage libraries, historical circles, church wardens, socio-cultural associations and conservators open...
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Braderie Publique
Fun shopping with discounts – what’s not to like?ShoppingEvents4 until 7 June 2026The 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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Family fun during the Ghent Festivities
Festivities tips for familiesEvents17 until 26 July 2026The 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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Polé Polé Ghent
Going wild on The GrasleiEventsFestivalsConcerts17 until 26 July 2026During 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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Summer fun fair
Fun for young and oldEvents17 until 26 July 2026In 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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Procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers
A bit of history during the Ghent FestivitiesEvents24 July 2026The 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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Bijloke Wonderland
Music, theatre and more on the Bijloke siteEventsFestivals20 until 30 August 2026Bijloke 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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IndustryFestival 2026
50 years of the Ghent Museum of IndustryCulture and historyMuseumsEvents26 until 27 September 2026In 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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Reopening Design Museum Gent
Explore the new DING wingCulture and historyMuseumsEvents3 October 2026After 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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Six Days of Ghent
Action on track in 't KuipkeEvents17 until 22 November 2026The 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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BACK2SCRATCH
Street art, urban sports and music in one festival for and by young peopleEventsFestivalsDate not yet knownA meeting place for hip-hop fans where everyone is welcome and diversity is central. This festival is therefore created in collaboration with...