When: Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August 2024 Why choose to visit the Olympic Games from Ghent? Ghent is only 296 km from Paris, +/- 3 hours by car, but it can be even better by traveling sustainably by train you are at ...

When: January 31 – February 4, 2024 During the free triennial Light Festival, the city lights up with the work of national and international light artists. The Ghent nights are the backdrop for surprising spectacle, ingenious installations, spectacular performances and events with light. You will learn about the historical places and monuments on ...

When: June 2024 Ghent will become host city for the four-day international cycling conference Velo-city in June 2024. The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) chose Ghent 'because of its impressive commitment to cyclists'. Velo-city attracts more than 1,400 participants from more than 60 countries.

When: from 10 to 26 September 2024 Every first Thursday of the month, Ghent's museums are open a little longer, until ten o'clock in the evening. You simply have to experience the atmosphere of culture in the late hours. First a bite to eat and then a pinch of art, science or history ...

When: From October 7 to March 3, 2024 This exhibition is the first retrospective of work by the Belgian artist Jan Van Imschoot. He is internationally known for his intimate, enigmatic works from the early 1990s and his recent large-scale, historically inspired tableaus.

Do you like modern art or do you prefer the works of the Flemish Masters? In Ghent you will find old and new together. Centuries-old history and culture go hand in hand here with contemporary vibrancy and modern creativity. Each of the Ghent museums is an experience in itself.

The lively character of Ghent and its inhabitants is reflected in the range of trendy restaurants and pubs. There is no shortage of original, cozy places to eat in our city. You will certainly enjoy the combination of new businesses in authentic buildings. The surprising kitchen even more!

Ghent as a city has all the ingredients for a memorable nightlife: energetic residents, a lively music scene and various nightlife areas with a diverse mix of cafés and clubs. For example, venture into the famous Overpoort, spend a night at the legendary Vlasmarkt or explore the Oude Beestenmarkt a little further away. ...

Classical music for young and old When: from 10 to 26 September 2024 Ghent Festival of Flanders is an established value within the music festival scene. From classical to world music to artistic performances: every year around 1500 international artists give the best of themselves in and around Ghent. Every year 50,000 visitors enjoy ...

Festival for the Jazz Lover Festival for the Jazz Lover from 5 July to 20 July 2024 Every year in July, jazz lovers can indulge themselves during the Gent Jazz Festival. Nationally and internationally renowned artists fill the program. The cozy Bijloke site is the stage for this jazz festival that ...

When: July 19 to 28, 2024 A titillating cultural folk festival with countless national and international artists: unique in Europe because of a varied and free range of (music) performances, (street) theater, exhibitions, children's entertainment, funfair, parades and processions and so much more! The Ghent Festivities are among the largest folk festivals in Europe and ...

When: 8 to 19 October 2024 Film Fest Gent is a permanent fixture in the Flemish and international cultural landscape. This is thanks to rock-solid, recurring formulas: dozens of quality films, film music concerts by top composers and extraordinary exhibitions on the fringes of cinema. Film Fest Gent pop-up cinemas at Ghent retailers ...

Beautiful light and music spectacle along the water. OdeGand is a music festival on and along the Ghent inland waters. Sail from one concert to the next and discover all music genres: from flamenco to jazz to classical. With one ticket you can use the boats all day long and experience ...

Unique Ghent breathes history and offers you a cultural cocktail filled to the brim. In July and August we are giving away two overnight stays and a surprise package every two weeks. Discover this week's competition question and take your chance! competition rules Promotion conditions Ghent Holidayland 1: Ghent, city of art and culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdQo0yKpVQI&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9zaCQPToPohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paTaSA864H8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4XKXza8TDshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk4ZxeG5P24 Nic ...