Besides stage events there are street acts such as mimes and buskers. During the ten-day Ghent Festivities in July, the city centre is transformed into one giant festival. While there are lots of attendees, the area does not seem crowded because it’s so expansive. The programme for the 2020 festival is more diverse and adventurous than ever, and based on a few unconventional choices, with several high profile international guests coming to attend, including Viggo Mortensen and French actress Maïwenn. Discover everything here about the Van Eyck year. Terms and Conditions The 47th edition of Ghent’s Film Festival is scheduled to take place on 13 – 24 October. Inventis webdesign | Hosted by Stone, Beethoven 1 with soloists from B'Rock Orchestra, Beethoven 2 with soloists from Anima Eterna Brugge. More info Buy tickets Tickets available. In October, film lovers and stars flock to the Ghent Film Festival. At other times of the year, you can enjoy the most beautiful view of Ghent from directly beneath the golden dragon, Ghent’s mascot, on the Belfry tower opposite. From there you can continue exploring the heart of Ghent. Cookie settings A sparkling cultural popular festival with numerous performances of various national and international artists: a unique event in Europe, thanks to the varied and free offer of (music) performances, (street)theatre, exhibitions, animation for children, fairs, parades and so much more! Oude Vismijn    € 27,00, The latests updates directly in your mailbox, When you post a request, you agree with the data processing as indicated in our privacy policy, Discover our latests events, artists & activities, 09 225 01 01 The City of Ghent hereby disclaims any responsibility for the incorrect or misleading use of the data provided on this website. The date originally had no reference to July 21st, Belgium's national holiday, but that holiday is always included. Sint-Baafsplein 17, 9000 Gent, © 2020, Flanders Festival Ghent We were here for day two of the ten-day festival Privacy & Cookie policy | Ghent Festival Program. The city of Ghent is choked with music food and laughter with a Disneyesque background. The festival starts on the Friday before the third Sunday of July and lasts until and including the fourth Sunday of July. Ghent Festival programme This yearly summer festival kicks off on Friday 19 July at 7pm when all citizens and visitors are invited to the de Reep – the stretch where the De Schelde River flows through the city centre – to join the Ghent choir Allez, Chantez! The festival starts on "the day before the Saturday before July 21st" and lasts ten days. The last day is kno It’s hard to find words for this festival. You can only go up the tower of St Bavo’s Cathedral during the Ghent Festivities. It must be experienced to be appreciated. A sparkling cultural popular festival with numerous performances of various national and international artists: a unique event in Europe, thanks to the varied and free offer of (music) performances, (street)theatre, exhibitions, animation for children, fairs, parades and so much more!