• I want to live here!

    Co-operative dream living in Flanders
    Exhibitions
    20 June 2025 until 7 June 2026

    The 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...

  • Belvedère Monday

    Monthly visit to the Belvedere of the Book Tower
    Events
    Monuments and buildings
    27 April 2026

    Have you always wanted to know how beautiful the view is from the ‘penthouse’ of the Booktower? Then you have the opportunity to visit the...

  • Kiosko

    Imagine yourself on the Adriatic coast
    Events
    Cafés
    1 March until 31 October 2026

    Kiosko 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...

  • Heritage Day

    Cultural heritage in the spotlight
    Events
    26 April 2026

    On Heritage Day, museums, archives, heritage libraries, historical circles, church wardens, socio-cultural associations and conservators open...

  • Atelier in beeld

    Visit Ghent artists in their studios
    Events
    2 until 3 May 2026

    The 'Atelier in beeld' event provides the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of various art studios in Ghent. Over the weekend...

  • Baraboire

    Sipping cocktails in the greenery
    Events
    29 May until 28 August 2026

    In 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...

  • Côté Jardin

    Music in the open air
    Concerts
    14 June 2026

    Côté 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.

  • 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...

  • Museum night Ghent

    Come and discover the museums of Ghent
    Events
    3 December 2026

    The museums of Ghent open their doors to the public all evening. Come and discover their collections and exhibitions totally free! And let them...