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✈️How to get to GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Planning your trip to GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), about 54 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Brussels Airport (BRU), about 56 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 76 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Antwerp or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near DE BIJLOKE (GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL)
Accommodation near the GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Antwerp, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Antwerp.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 weather
Weather in DE BIJLOKE in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 38% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 24° / 14° | 4 rainy days |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 22° / 14° | 9 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 24° / 14° | 5 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Antwerp and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Gent Jazz Festival 2026: Jazz, Blues and Folk in Ghent
The Gent Jazz Festival is one of the premier events on the European jazz scene. Set in the verdant surroundings of De Bijloke in Ghent, this Belgian festival brings together internationally renowned artists each summer for over two weeks of concerts exploring jazz and its many branches, from free jazz to folk and blues.
The 2026 edition boasts an exceptional lineup with Van Morrison, Patti Smith and Suzanne Vega. Contemporary jazz is driven by Ravi Coltrane, Terence Blanchard and Samara Joy.
From rock to blues, through pop and folk, 28 artists traverse genres. Asaf Avidan, Fatoumata Diawara and Tamino embody the festival's artistic openness spanning singer-songwriter, world music and art pop.
From July 2 to 17, 2026, Ghent pulses to the rhythm of jazz and its derivatives. A benchmark festival for music lovers seeking quality concerts in an intimate setting.
