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Gentse Feesten
Gentse Feesten turns central Ghent into a broad mix of music, theatre and street performance. Its scale suits visitors who enjoy moving between events and lively public spaces.
Why go
What began as a city celebration in 1843 was reshaped around a stage near St Jacob's Church by Walter De Buck and fellow organizers in 1969. Its later spread through the inner city means the experience is not one venue or genre: street acts, theatre and music all contribute to the festival's character.
Useful to know
Consult the current programme and venue map before choosing an evening; the mix of stages and side events changes each edition.
Expect the inner city to feel different from an ordinary sightseeing day during the festival, and leave room to walk between performances.
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