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International Organ Festival
Concert on the monumental Klais organConcerts23 July 2026Every year, the Ghent Organ Centre, an organisation that keeps the art of the organ alive, organises an international organ festival.
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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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C'est Party!
A Century of Nightlife in Flanders and BrusselsSee and doExhibitions4 July 2026 until 30 September 2027Put on your dancing shoes, and immerse yourself in the nightlife of the past one hundred years. In this exhibition, the House of Alijn explores...
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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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Family fun during the Ghent Festivities
Festivities tips for familiesEvents17 until 26 July 2026The Ghent Festivities are not just about partying until the sun rises. Although this is something you should have experienced at least once, the...
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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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Summer fun fair
Fun for young and oldEvents17 until 26 July 2026In July, the summer fair brings a true celebration for both thrill-seekers and pleasure-lovers, with attractions for everyone. No one can resist...
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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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Dad'Afternoons
Summer bar of Dada Chapel DistilleryEvents18 until 26 July 2026Discover the fascinating story and summer bar of Dada Chapel Distillery, a distillery that opened its doors a few years ago in a historic building...
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Medieval breakfast
Breakfast as a knight or noblewomanEvents18 until 26 July 2026Go back in time and enjoy a delicious medieval breakfast during The Ghent Festivities. Choose from a poor or rich man’s breakfast, or a Lieven...
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Flea market
First choice second-hand items at Ghent’s flea markets22 July 2026Many Ghent neighbourhoods have their own flea markets. Avid bargain hunters have since visited some of them like clockwork. Looking for second-...
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Procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers
A bit of history during the Ghent FestivitiesEvents24 July 2026The procession of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers commemorates the public humiliation of the Ghent notable citizens by Emperor Charles V in...
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Heerlijkheid van Herlegem
Summer bar on a farmEvents30 July until 23 August 2026Throughout the summer, you can relax in the hidden garden of an old farm and enjoy some delicious snacks and drink.
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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...