Gent Festival van Vlaanderen
International festival with classical music, world music and jazz
Gent Festival van Vlaanderen is a leading music festival in the vibrant cultural city of Ghent. While firmly rooted in classical music, the festival eagerly explores new horizons through innovative formats and a wide range of musical genres.
Each year, it welcomes artists from around the world: from soloists and chamber ensembles to full symphony orchestras. The bold and diverse programme features concerts, music theatre, dance, and multidisciplinary performances that blend different art forms.
A highlight within the festival is OdeGand, a city-wide celebration for everyone to enjoy, that traditionally marks the opening of the festival season. On the second Sunday, Whispering Leaves invites audiences into hidden gardens across Ghent for intimate performances of singer-songwriters and small ensembles. Every two years, the festival concludes with the Night of the Imagination, a special evening where the boundaries between art, music, and theatre dissolve even further.
The festival enjoys the loyalty of a devoted audience that returns year after year, while continuously inspiring and challenging new visitors to discover and experience the festival.