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Belvedère Monday
Monthly visit to the Belvedere of the Book TowerEventsMonuments and buildings31 August 2026Have you always wanted to know how beautiful the view is from the ‘penthouse’ of the Booktower? Then you have the opportunity to visit the...
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Kiosko
Imagine yourself on the Adriatic coastEventsCafés1 March until 31 October 2026Kiosko 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...
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Heritage Day
Cultural heritage in the spotlightEvents18 April 2027On Heritage Day, museums, archives, heritage libraries, historical circles, church wardens, socio-cultural associations and conservators open...
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HAVN Zomerbar
Waterfront summer barEvents30 April until 27 August 2026HAVN Summer Bar is located in a haven of greenery and tranquillity near the waterfront boats on Snepkaai. There, you can enjoy tasty cocktails,...
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Kouterconcerten
Enjoy music among the flowersConcerts16 August 2026In the summer months, orchestras, fanfare groups and brass bands treat you to music at the weekly Sunday flower market.
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Film Fest Gent Offroad
Films on surprising locationsVenues29 August 2026Film Fest Gent Offroad brings the cinema outside, to special places in the city. This is an ideal opportunity to watch a film in the open air, at...
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Baraboire
Sipping cocktails in the greeneryEvents29 May until 28 August 2026In 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...
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Wijndomein Waes Summer Bar
Summer vibes in the vinesEvents26 June until 30 August 2026Looking for a great spot to enjoy excellent wine in pleasant, green surroundings this summer? Come to the Wijndomein Waes summer bar, located just...
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Carillon Summer Concerts 2026
Free carillon concert on Sint-BaafspleinConcerts15 August 2026Every year, the city carilloneur Kenneth Theunissen performs carillon concerts from the Belfry the whole summer long. From the Sint-Baafsplein,...
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Arnold's Summer
The Narrative of the Lens: WanderingExhibitions16 July until 27 September 2026“Arnold's summer” is an annual photography exhibition held at Arnold Vander Haeghen House. This year, Diego Schrans takes us on a journey of...
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Swimming in open water
Swimming fun at unique locations13 until 30 August 2026Looking for an original summer activity in Ghent? During the Blissful Swimming Weeks, you can discover the city from a surprising perspective: by...
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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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123-piano
Make your own music in the cityEvents2 September until 2 October 2026“123-piano” is a musical project which brings people together through live music and generates spontaneous reactions.
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Jazz in the Park
Discover contemporary and Belgian jazzFestivalsConcerts4 until 6 September 2026Jazz 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...
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Open Monuments Day Ghent
Visit famous monuments in GhentEvents13 September 2026On Open Monuments Day, heritage buildings take pride of place. As well as visiting famous monuments, you can have a look around places that are...