24/09/2026
Planning a visit to Ghent this October? There’s plenty happening around the city. Save this post for your citytrip:
🥃 Wh**ky Festival, October 2 to 4
A weekend dedicated to wh**ky lovers, with plenty of opportunities to discover and taste different whiskies.
🏙️ Weekend of the Customer, October 3 and 4
The perfect excuse for a little shopping. Local shops throughout Ghent put their customers in the spotlight, so combine your city walk with some shopping along the way.
🎨 Reopening Design Museum Gent, October 3 to 11
After an extensive renovation, Design Museum Gent opens its doors again. A great stop for anyone interested in design, interiors and creativity.
🎬 Film Fest Gent, October 7 to 18
For almost two weeks, Ghent becomes a meeting place for film lovers, with screenings, premieres and events throughout the city.
🌙 Night of the Darkness, October 10
Discover Ghent after dark and experience the city from a different perspective during Night of the Darkness.
🎭 FACTS, October 31 to November 1
Fantasy, animation, gaming, cosplay and pop culture all come together at one of Belgium’s biggest fan events.
🍴 Fourchette, October 30 to November 1
One for the foodies. Discover culinary talent and enjoy everything Ghent’s food scene has to offer.
And after a busy day in the city? A quiet place to recharge. 😉
📍 Hotel Chamade, Ghent
🚉 Just a short walk from Gent Sint Pieters