Gent Jazz

Name: Gent Jazz
Address: Godshuizenlaan 2, Ghent, 9000, BE
Telephone: +3293244530
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

A journey to the outer sounds & colours of live music.
02.07.26 - 18.07.26 Gent Jazz takes place at the Bijlokesite in Ghent from 5 until 15 July 2023.
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02/06/2026

Fifteen days. Two stages. One unforgettable summer.

Which artists are you most excited about?

01/06/2026

From hundreds of creations, these are the ones that made the cut and trust us, it wasn't an easy choice. Meet the winners of our 25 Years Gent Jazz design contest and if you love them as much as we do, keep a close eye on our merch store. 👀

30/05/2026

He dropped out of college because aliens from Saturn told him to. He changed his name, formed a band and spent the next 60 years trying to save humanity through music.

Today marks 33 years since Sun Ra passed away, but the Arkestra he built plays on.

Experience the cosmic legacy live when the Sun Ra Arkestra land at Gent Jazz on July 2.

26/05/2026

Miles Davis didn't just make music, he made musicians.

To celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday, some of our artists wanted to reflect on how Miles Davis shaped their sound, their vision and the way they think about music.

Happy birthday Miles 🤍

26/05/2026

Today, we say goodbye to a true giant of jazz.

Sonny Rollins stood on our stage in 2011 and reminded everyone why jazz is alive. That night in Ghent was a privilege and an unforgettable memory we will cherish forever.

Rest in peace, Sonny.

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22/05/2026

The Gent Jazz x KBC bus is making its way through the city until the end of May, a different route every day. Spot it, snap it and you could be in the crowd on July 7 watching Van Morrison, Axelle Red and many more live!

• Send your photo via DM
• Tell us how many times you spotted the astronaut on the bus

Entries close May 30. The winner will be contacted via DM.

21/05/2026

Meet the Gent Jazz Talent 2026 finalists: SLAGADER, MOTMOT and matoka! Join us on 18 July for a free festival day packed with performances by all three finalists, plus Omasta and Tukan.

You get to help decide: cast your vote for the audience award and find out who takes home the prestigious Gent Jazz Talent 2026 title!

Registration is required, so grab your spot while places last! ✍🏻 Sign up via or gentjazz.com

Gent Jazz Talent is an initiative of , in collaboration with .bevoormuziek and .brussels

17/05/2026

One of the world’s greatest kora players is coming to Gent Jazz. Ballaké Sissoko: twenty-one strings, centuries of West African tradition and a sound unlike anything else.

We can’t wait to welcome him on July 14 & 15, sharing the festival day with Ludovico Einaudi.

Adres

Godshuizenlaan 2
Ghent
9000

Telefoon

+3293244530

Website

http://www.gentjazz.com/

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