Floralien Gent
Het vierjaarlijkse internationale bloemen- en plantenfestival, editie met thema 'verbinding' in het Kunstenkwartier.
Leverage the quadrennial Floralien Gent festival's 'connection' theme to drive foot traffic, local tourism, and garden/floral retail partnerships in the Arts Quarter.
- Behind-the-scenes festival prep and floral design trends
- Local garden centers and florists spotlight their festival contributions
- Travel guides: planning your Floralien Gent visit and Arts Quarter exploration
- User-generated content campaign: share your festival flower moments
Floraliën Gent is the international plant and flower festival in Ghent, held every four years, with iconic locations Floraliënhal, Kuipke and Plantentuin in the Kunstenkwartier-Citadelpark forming the backdrop for 10 days, during which top national and international florists, ornamental growers, landscape architects and artists showcase their finest work. The 2026 edition is all about connection and how plants and flowers can contribute to this.
Friday 1 May
Opening day with royal visit (King Philippe & Queen Mathilde); public entrance from afternoon
Saturday 2 May – Saturday 9 May
Nocturne evenings at 19:00 with illuminated paths, music, and complimentary sparkling wine
Tuesday 5 May
Science Day at Botanical Garden (GUM) and Plantentuin for secondary school classes
Friday 8 May
Lecture 'De eik als cultus- en cultuurboom in Europa' (The Oak as Symbol) by Bart Backaert
Saturday 9 May
Witch's Day (Heksendag) organized by Gentse Heksengilde, 10:00–18:00
Full 10-day run (1–10 May)
Free botanical garden admission; BORDERS exhibition at GUM (€6 with Floraliën ticket); S.M.A.K. art installation; micro-greenhouses with Flemish horticulture innovations