Food festivals in Ghent

Film Fest Gent

  • ★ 4.0
  • 7 to 18 October 2027Expected
  • Ghent, Belgium

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

Film Fest Gent is Ghent's international film festival, in its 53rd edition from 7 to 18 October 2026, with screenings at Sphinx Cinema, Kinepolis and other city venues; it has no food programme.

Hotels for these dates from USD 86/nightFood tours in Ghent from €79Official siteAdd to calendar

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Dates and details checked September 29, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Where to eat in Binnenstad

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Our picks in Binnenstad, where the festival is.

Vrijmoed Contemporary Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.9 Publiek Contemporary Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.7 Cafe Labath Café · Binnenstad★ 4.5 50 fifty Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.4 Soul Kitchen Vegan Fine Dining · Binnenstad★ 4.4 LOF Restaurant Belgian · Binnenstad★ 4.4

Eat your way around Ghent while you are in town

Film Fest Gent is expected 7-18 Oct 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. 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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Getting there and staying

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Where

Portus Ganda and Sphinx Cinema, 9000 Gent

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Hotels in Ghent around 7 to 18 October 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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

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