City guide
Ghent
May-September for long days and the 10-day Gentse Feesten festival in JulyBest time
BelgiumRegion
Ghent is a Flemish university city built around medieval canals, with the Gravensteen castle, the Belfry and St Bavo's Cathedral holding the Van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece. Student numbers keep the historic centre busy year-round without Bruges-level tourist crowds.
About Ghent
Ghent is a Flemish university city built around medieval canals, with the Gravensteen castle, the Belfry and St Bavo's Cathedral holding the Van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece. Student numbers keep the historic centre busy year-round without Bruges-level tourist crowds.
Country: BelgiumLanguage: Dutch, FrenchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
GhentSee what's onThe vibe & who it suits
Ghent is a Flemish university city built around medieval canals, with the Gravensteen castle, the Belfry and St Bavo's Cathedral holding the Van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece. Student numbers keep the historic centre busy year-round without Bruges-level tourist crowds.
Best forCity breaks; art, architecture, canals; cycling trips
When to goMay-September for long days and the 10-day Gentse Feesten festival in July
Getting aroundCar-free medieval centre; trams and bikes; trains to Brussels and Bruges
Where to stayPatershol for canal-side lanes and restaurants; Korenmarkt for central sights
Maybe skip ifYou want a beach, big nightlife or coastal scenery
What's on in Ghent
What's on in Ghent
Filter upcoming events by date and type, or open the full finder.
Event guides β browse by month or type
Things to do in Ghent, September 2026Things to do in Ghent, October 2026Things to do in Ghent, November 2026Things to do in Ghent, December 2026Things to do in Ghent, January 2027Things to do in Ghent, February 2027Things to do in Ghent, March 2027Things to do in Ghent, April 2027Things to do in Ghent, May 2027Things to do in Ghent, June 2027Culture & Art in GhentFamily Friendly in GhentConcerts & Live Music in Ghent
Showing 4 of 4 upcoming results
Sunday, September 13
Sunday, November 15
Sunday, February 7
Sunday, April 18
Ghent travel guides
Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.
More ways to explore Ghent
Partner links
Partner experiences in Ghent
Tours, airport transfers and boat trips around Ghent from partner platforms.
Opens partner sites for live prices.
Plan your visit
Plan your stay in Ghent
Interactive accommodation map from our partner Stay22 β we may earn a commission from bookings made through it.
Useful city info
Where to stay in Ghent
Compare hotels and stays around Ghent for your dates.
ποΈ Find places to stayPlan your trip to Ghent
Build an itinerary with flights, stays and what's on while you're there.
𧳠Plan this trip2026 guides
Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.
Explore more cities in Belgium
Planning your own trip? Open the trip planner