Gent Smaakt Culinary Festival

From Wednesday May 8th to Sunday May 12th, the city centre of Ghent will be all about gastronomic highlights and delicious discoveries. More than 60 food stands from Ghent and the local area will be happy to introduce you to their signature dishes or passionately made products. 

Start your culinary tour at the Korenmarkt or the Stadshal, buy local products to take home at Klein Turkije and take a rest on the terrace of the Goudenleeuwplein.

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Gent Smaakt is ...
Gent Smaakt is ...

a free culinary festival in Ghent's historic city centre during the Ascension weekend.

The festival will demonstrate Ghent as a city of taste, a place where architectural, local and culinary heritage comes together. For five days you can immerse yourself in the Ghent culinary experience in various squares in the heart of the city. Or learn a few new things by signing up for our various workshops and readings.

There is something to everyone's liking. 

Opening hours
Opening hours
  • Wednesday May 8th: 5 p.m. - midnight
  • Thursday May 9th: 11 a.m. - midnight
  • Friday May 10th: 12 p.m. - midnight
  • Saturday May 11th: 12 p.m. - midnight
  • Sunday May 12st: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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