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Things to do in Ghent

57 ideas for a day or a night in Ghent, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Outdoors · 16Nightlife · 13Markets · 7Arts & culture · 6Live music · 5Tours & day trips · 5Walking tours · 3Sport · 1Festivals & events · 1

Outdoors in Ghent

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FreeStreek-GR Waas- en ReynaertlandRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTuymelaerspadRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBeverhoutsveld wandelpad15 km · about 4.5 hrsFreeWildenburg wandelroute6.7 km · about 2 hrsFreeKleine Kluiswandelroute7.7 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeParochieveld8.5 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeUilenbroekpad4.5 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeUGentPassageRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeOude Kalevallei Wandelroute - Lus 1Route on OpenStreetMapFreeOude Kalevallei Wandelroute - Lus 2Route on OpenStreetMap

Nightlife in Ghent

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Hot Club GentGroentenmarktThe CobblerGrasleiBier CentralHistoric centreCafé de LogeHistoric centreJigger'sHistoric centreMosquito CoastHistoric centreDok Brewing CompanyDok NoordStadsbrouwerij GruutHistoric centreCafé FolkloreLange SteenstraatDe BrouwzaeleTer Platen

Markets in Ghent

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FreeFlea market Bij Sint-JacobsFri 16 October · Bij Sint-JacobsFreeVrijdagmarktFri 16 October · VrijdagmarktFreeArts and crafts market GroentenmarktSat 17 October · GroentenmarktFreeFlea market Bij Sint-JacobsSat 17 October · Bij Sint-JacobsFreeArts and crafts market GroentenmarktSun 18 October · GroentenmarktFreeBook market AjuinleiSun 18 October · AjuinleiFreeFlea market Bij Sint-JacobsSun 18 October · Bij Sint-Jacobs

Arts & culture in Ghent

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40 jaar Chambres d'AmisThu 15 October · S.M.A.K. · From €17C'est Party!Thu 15 October · House of Alijn · From €11Expo BORDERSThu 15 October · GUM (Gents Universiteitsmuseum) · From €12Public Matter(s): Design and DemocracyThu 15 October · Design Museum GentVerkleurmannetje: de kunstcollectie volgens Roger BallenThu 15 October · Museum Dr. Guislain · From €14De ParadeFri 16 October · STAM

Live music in Ghent

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Humo's Rock Rally '26: Halve FinaleFri 16 October, 6:30pm · Club Wintercircus · From €15Myles Sanko (albumrelease)Sat 17 October, 8:15pm · Ha Concerts · From €26Foyer Matinee: Anu Junnonen & Tuur FlorizooneSun 18 October, 11am · Ha Concerts · From €19Laniakea + Jozef DumoulinTue 20 October, 8:15pm · Ha Concerts · From €21Stef Kamil Carlens & The PoemThu 22 October, 8:15pm · Ha Concerts · From €28

Tours & day trips in Ghent

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Bruges day tripGent-Sint-Pieters station · FreeZwin Nature ParkGhent (about 1 hour by car) · From €12Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen nature reserveGhent city centre · FreeCentrum Ronde van Vlaanderen, OudenaardeGhent (about 30 minutes by train or car)Kasteel van LaarneGhent (about 20 minutes by car)

Walking tours in Ghent

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FreeFree Historical Tour: History and Legends of Ghent | Visit all the Highlights | By Local LegendsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Ghent | History & Mystery Tour | By Local LegendsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tasting Tour: A Taste of Gent | Incl. Waffles, Fries, Beer, Chocolate & More | By Local LegendsDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalk

Sport in Ghent

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KAA Gent vs AGF AarhusThu 15 October, 6:45pm · KAA Gent stadium

Festivals & events in Ghent

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Film Fest GentThu 15 October · Kinepolis Gent, Studio Skoop and other festival venues · From €13
What’s On GhentThis week in Ghent, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in GhentThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Ghent, answered

What are the best things to do in Ghent?

Right now: Streek-GR Waas- en Reynaertland (outdoors), Hot Club Gent (nightlife), Flea market Bij Sint-Jacobs (markets) and 40 jaar Chambres d'Amis (arts & culture). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Ghent?

Streek-GR Waas- en Reynaertland, Tuymelaerspad, Beverhoutsveld wandelpad and Wildenburg wandelroute, and 22 more.

What's on in Ghent this week?

What's On Ghent has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.