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I want to live here!
Co-operative dream living in FlandersExhibitions20 June 2025 until 7 June 2026The concept of co-operative living has existed in Europe for well over a century. In Belgium as well. These days, in Flanders, we are learning...
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Belvedère Monday
Monthly visit to the Belvedere of the Book TowerEventsMonuments and buildings23 February 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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Heritage Day
Cultural heritage in the spotlightEvents26 April 2026On Heritage Day, museums, archives, heritage libraries, historical circles, church wardens, socio-cultural associations and conservators open...
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Kouterconcerten
Enjoy music among the flowersConcerts3 May 2026In the summer months, orchestras, fanfare groups and brass bands treat you to music at the weekly Sunday flower market.
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Côté Jardin
Music in the open airConcerts14 June 2026Côté Jardin is a musical pick-nick in the gardens of De Bijloke. You can enjoy a taste of what’s to come outside in the garden.
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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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Arteveldeconcerten
Music on the VrijdagmarktConcertsDate not yet knownWeekly concerts at the beautiful Vrijdagmarkt.
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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...