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Why choose to visit the Olympic Games from Ghent?

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

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Ghent Light Festival

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 form the backdrop for surprising spectacle, ingenious installations, spectacular performances and events with light. You will learn about the historical places and monuments…

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International cycling conference Velo-city will come to Ghent in June 2024

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.

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Late Thursdays in the Ghent museums. Open every Thursday until 10 pm

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

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Special exhibition in the SMAK museum Jan Van Imschoot The Ens is Never Near

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.

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Art in Ghent From medieval art to hip street art

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.

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Restaurants & pubs in Ghent

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!

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Nightlife in Ghent

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

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Ghent Festival of Flanders

Classical music for young and old When: from September 10 to 26, 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 1,500 international artists give the best of themselves in and around Ghent. Every year 50,000 visitors enjoy…

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Ghent Jazz Festival

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

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Ghent Festivities 2024

When: July 19 to 28, 2024 A stimulating cultural 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, fair, parades and processions and so much more! The Ghent Festivities are among the largest folk festivals in Europe and…

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Ghent Film Festival

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

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OdeGand

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

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Ghent Holidayland

Quirky Ghent exudes history and offers you a culture cocktail filled to the brim. In July and August we give away two nights 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…

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