• Open House

    Visit the UGent Armand Pien Public Observatory
    See and do
    Events
    29 July 2026

    Every Wednesday evening, you can visit the Public Observatory during public viewing nights. If the weather is good, you can look through...

  • Sunday shopping

    Enjoy shopping in Ghent, even on Sundays!
    Shopping
    Events
    2 August 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...

  • Belvedère Monday

    Monthly visit to the Belvedere of the Book Tower
    Events
    Monuments and buildings
    27 July 2026

    Have you always wanted to know how beautiful the view is from the ‘penthouse’ of the Booktower? Then you have the opportunity to visit the...

  • De Bergen

    Summer terrace at Koningin Astridpark
    Events
    1 March until 1 October 2026

    “De Bergen” is an establishment in the Lousbergmarkt where breakfast and lunch are served. Weather permitting, the terrace in Koningin Astridpark...

  • Kiosko

    Imagine yourself on the Adriatic coast
    Events
    Cafés
    1 March until 31 October 2026

    Kiosko 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...

  • Riviera

    Welcome to Ghent’s Riviera!
    Events
    1 April until 30 September 2026

    Riviera is a bar in the historical centre of Ghent. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle and watch the boats pass by while enjoying a...

  • Bar Bricolage

    Green oasis near the Old Ghent Docks
    Events
    3 April until 27 September 2026

    Bar Bricolage is your green oasis in Ghent’s urban jungle. Here, visitors of all ages and backgrounds can have fun and relax, while enjoying...

  • Heritage Day

    Cultural heritage in the spotlight
    Events
    18 April 2027

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

  • HAVN Zomerbar

    Waterfront summer bar
    Events
    30 April until 27 August 2026

    HAVN Summer Bar is located in a haven of greenery and tranquillity near the waterfront boats on Snepkaai. There, you can enjoy tasty cocktails,...

  • Gazon

    Summer bar in the beautiful private gardens of the Kristallijn ice rink
    Events
    30 April until 30 August 2026

    Gazon is a summer bar in the beautiful garden of the Kristallijn ice rink in Ghent. Sink down into the pillows with a cocktail, find peace and...

  • Mexcalli Zomerbar

    Mexican vibes in the heart of Ghent
    Events
    8 May until 4 September 2026

    Mexcalli Summer Bar is located in the city centre, within a stone's throw of St James’ Church. Here you can enjoy home-made cocktails,...

  • Baraboire

    Sipping cocktails in the greenery
    Events
    29 May until 28 August 2026

    In Baraboire you can enjoy a cocktail in the shadow of a palm tree and among a lot of greenery. The bar is an original, converted American school...

  • De Schuur

    Summer bar in an idyllic garden
    Events
    30 May until 30 August 2026

    De Schuur is a summer bar on the edge of the Bourgoyen. Here, you can enjoy a snack and a drink, as well as live concerts of Belgian artists on...

  • MIRYcafé

    Hidden gem just a stone’s throw from Sint-Baafsplein
    Events
    1 June until 26 July 2026

    Just steps away from Sint-Baafsplein and the majestic Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, you’ll find MIRYcafé, a charming summer bar tucked away in the...