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Belvedère Monday
Monthly visit to the Belvedere of the Book TowerEventsMonuments and buildings27 July 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 flowersConcerts2 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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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-BaafspleinConcerts1 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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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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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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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...