• Gent Smaakt

    Culinary enjoyment in the heart of Ghent
    Festivals
    13 until 17 May 2026

    Are 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...

  • Côté Jardin

    Musical picnic and festival at the Bijloke site
    Concerts
    Festivals
    14 June 2026

    Côté Jardin is the ultimate summer event for fans of outdoor live music. Enjoy free concerts and a relaxed vibe throughout the day.

  • Meer Stemmig Gent

    Day of Polyphony
    Festivals
    Concerts
    27 until 28 June 2026

    Meer Stemmig Gent is a festival held in and around the Church of Saint Macarius and Saint Bavo’s Abbey in Ghent. The festival comprises an opening...

  • Gent Jazz Festival

    Festival for Jazz lovers
    Festivals
    Concerts
    2 until 18 July 2026

    Every year in July jazz enthusiasts can have a great time during the Gent Jazz Festival. Renowned artists from Belgium and abroad make up the...

  • Boomtown

    International bands and young talent share the stage
    Festivals
    Concerts
    17 until 23 July 2026

    Boomtown is a seven-day alternative music festival on the Kouter, in the Handelsbeurs and in the beautiful Opera, presenting a mix of mainstream...

  • Polé Polé Ghent

    Going wild on The Graslei
    Events
    Festivals
    Concerts
    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.

  • The Ghent Festivities

    Ghent Festivities: 10 days when the city goes wild
    Festivals
    17 until 26 July 2026

    A sparkling cultural popular festival with numerous performances of various national and international artists: a unique event in Europe, thanks...

  • Vegan Summer Fest

    The largest Belgian vegan festival
    Festivals
    23 August 2026

    Get overwhelmed by brand new flavours and find renewed inspiration at the Vegan Summer Fest. Stroll among the numerous food trucks and get lost at...

  • Jazz in the Park

    Discover contemporary and Belgian jazz
    Festivals
    Concerts
    4 until 6 September 2026

    Jazz in the Park is the place to be for jazz fans every September. The Voorhavenpark is the setting for the best and latest in contemporary jazz...

  • OdeGand

    Dazzling music show in the historical city centre
    Festivals
    12 September 2026

    OdeGand 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...