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Jazz in the Park

 

27 > 29/08/2010
03 > 05/09/2010

 

Established names and new talent, often from our own part of the world, alternate with open-air screenings of unique concert films. A treat for every jazz fan and what’s more it’s all free! Exclamation mark!

 

 

OdeGand

 

18/09/2010

 

The International Flanders Festival Ghent opens with the festive OdeGand. The streets alongside Ghent’s waterways overflow with music, animation, art and spectacle. And to top it off: a sparkling firework display. The perfect start!

 

  

Flanders Festival - Gent

 

18/09 > 10/10/2010

 

Ghent becomes a music-lover’s Mecca for three whole weeks. Hundreds of performers provide a varied mixture of classical, jazz and world music.

 

It opens with the festive OdeGand. The streets alongside Ghent’s waterways overflow with music, animation, art and spectacle. And to top it off: a sparkling firework display. The perfect start!

 

 

International Film Festival Ghent

 

12/10 > 23/10/2010

 

The event developed into one of the most important festivals of Europe and the world. At least 200 films from every corner of the world struggle for your attention. It is here too that the prestigious World Soundtrack Awards are handed over every year.

 

 

The six-days bicycle race

 

23/11 > 28/11/2010

 

Every year, the very best track racing cyclists compete for the victory in the legendary 'Kuipke' cycling stadium. Every day you can watch the race for points, the team race, the elimination race, the time trial, the super sprint and the derny. Don’t miss this spectacle!

 

 

Light Festival (2011) - Ghent

 

27/01 > 31/01/2011

 

Take a winter tour of the city centre and experience the most surprising light experiences as you explore the city’s streets. A subtle play of light, which is reflected off the water’s surface, unexpected projections on buildings, poetic shadows which play in the twilight among Ghent’s hidden treasures. Twenty international renowned artists and light designers will take you on a tour of the historic city centre during the darkest days of the year. The work of artists who play with light is on display in several unique locations, both inside and outside.

 

 

Are you looking for more events in Ghent? Check out the eventpage on the official website of the Ghent Tourist Office www.visitgent.be.