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Full Circle Ghent
Music festival with Ghent as the main stageFestivals20 until 21 February 2026This 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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Maker Faire Gent
Flanders' biggest DIY festivalFestivals1 until 3 May 2026Welcome to Maker Faire Gent, the ultimate DIY festival where creativity and innovation come together! Chinastraat transforms into a vibrant hub of...
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Gent Smaakt
Culinary enjoyment in the heart of GhentFestivals13 until 17 May 2026Are you a foodie? Then treat yourself to a day of culinary treats in the heart of Ghent. Many prominent Ghent-born chefs treat you to delicious...
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Gent Jazz Festival
Festival for Jazz loversFestivalsConcerts3 until 18 July 2026Every year in July jazz enthusiasts can have a great time during the Gent Jazz Festival. Renowned artists from Belgium and abroad make up the...
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Boomtown
International bands and young talent share the stageFestivalsConcerts17 until 23 July 2026Boomtown 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 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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The Ghent Festivities
Ghent Festivities: 10 days when the city goes wildFestivals17 until 26 July 2026A sparkling cultural popular festival with numerous performances of various national and international artists: a unique event in Europe, thanks...
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The Patershol festivities
Neighbourhood street party in PatersholFestivals14 until 16 August 2026The oldest quarter of Ghent organises its own mini festivities, displaying maximal atmosphere and ambiance. For amateurs of more intimate events...
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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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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 GhentFestivals14 until 25 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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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...
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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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Vegan Summer Fest
The largest Belgian vegan festivalFestivalsDate not yet knownGet overwhelmed by brand new flavours and find renewed inspiration at the Vegan Summer Fest. Stroll among the numerous food trucks and get lost at...