Going out in Ghent
Which night is which in Ghent: Overpoort, Vlasmarkt, Oude Beestenmarkt and more, with what is on.
Monday9 Nov
Monday is quiet in the centre, a good night for a film at Studio Skoop or Sphinx, the arthouse cinemas, and a beer on the Graslei after.
Tuesday10 Nov
On Tuesday the student cafés of the Overpoort start their week, and live jazz plays in the small Hot Club Gent.
Wednesday11 Nov
Wednesday is a good night for a play at NTGent or a dance or theatre piece at the Vooruit, before the weekend fills the halls.
Thursday12 Nov
Thursday is for a concert: jazz, pop or world music at Ha Concerts on the Kouter, or a gig in the Vooruit's concert hall. In term time the Overpoort is packed.
Friday13 Nov
Friday starts with a concert in De Bijloke, the medieval hospital hall turned concert hall, and ends on the Vlasmarkt at Charlatan or Kinky Star.
Saturday14 Nov
Saturday has the most of everything: a musical at Capitole, a full programme at the Vooruit, bars on the Oude Beestenmarkt and techno and house at Kompass Klub until morning.
Sunday15 Nov
Sunday starts at the markets: flowers on the Kouter, books on the Ajuinlei, second-hand at Bij Sint-Jacobs. In the afternoon there is a family concert or a museum; the evening is calm.
