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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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Vegan Summer Fest
The largest Belgian vegan festivalFestivals23 August 2026Get overwhelmed by brand new flavours and find renewed inspiration at the Vegan Summer Fest. Stroll among the numerous food trucks and get lost at...
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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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Citadelic Festival
Jazz in CitadelparkFestivalsConcertsDate not yet knownBy tradition, the Ghent-based independent label el Negocito organizes a summer festival in Citadelpark. You will be able to enjoy bands and...
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Copacobana Festival
Summer festival at the edge of the cityFestivalsDate not yet knownEvery year, the Copacobana Festival transforms the Sint-Baafskouterpark into an atmospheric festival.
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DARK WEEKends
Art & science festivalFestivalsDate not yet knownDuring the art & science festival DARK WEEKends, GUM and the Botanical Garden put research areas that often remain in the shadows in the...
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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...