Food festivals in Ghent

Gent Smaakt

Gent Smaakt is a five-day culinary festival in the centre of Ghent over the Ascension weekend: chefs cook under the Stadshal, the Korenmarkt turns into a street food festival, and Klein Turkije, Goudenleeuwplein and Poeljemarkt carry local producers and young chefs.

Food tours in Ghent: Ghent: Food & Drink Walking Tour with Tastings · ★ 4.9 (45)

Dates and details checked October 8, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Eat your way around Ghent while you are in town

Gent Smaakt runs 5-9 May 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Ghent to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Ghent around 5 to 9 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Before you go: airport transfer to Ghent (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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