Events

Every Wednesday evening, you can visit the Public Observatory during public viewing nights. If the weather is good, you can look through...

Shopping city Ghent spoils its shoppers. Add an extra day of shopping to your weekend during the shopping Sundays. They take place every first...

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...

In 1576, a historic alliance was formed in Ghent that helped determine the course of history in the Netherlands – the Pacification of Ghent. This...

“De Bergen” is an establishment in the Lousbergmarkt where breakfast and lunch are served. Weather permitting, the terrace in Koningin Astridpark...

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...

The first Thursday of the month, the Ghent museums open their doors for a nocturnal event. On those nights, you can admire the current exhibitions...

Borders mark where something ends and begins. In this exhibition, artists and scientists investigate the essence of borders, what they mean and...

Riviera is a bar in the historical centre of Ghent. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle and watch the boats pass by while enjoying a...

Koen Broucke is primarily a painter but is also a historian, a doctor of arts and a pianist. These roles have one thing in common: a keen eye as a...

Bar Bricolage is your green oasis in Ghent’s urban jungle. Here, visitors of all ages and backgrounds can have fun and relax, while enjoying...

The Tuin van Heden is not just another summer bar. It is a meeting place where you can go to get involved in all sorts of activities such as...

Ghent is bursting with talent! From gems in ceramics to hand-made jewellery, soaps, prints and original clothing – you'll find it all at the...

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

In the summer months, orchestras, fanfare groups and brass bands treat you to music at the weekly Sunday flower market.

This is Belgian artist Carole Vanderlinden's first solo exhibition. She will show a selection from her oeuvre of the past five years.