# Annual Parades in Gent, OV 2026 | Your Guide to Major Parades In Gent, OV | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Experience the vibrant spirit of Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen with captivating Annual Parades that showcase the city's diversity, creativity, and cultural heritage. Discover best of annual parades 2026 happning near you in Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen.
- **Category**: Parades
- **Type**: other

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Are you looking for something fun to do in [CITY]? Look no further than the annual parades and festivals! Whether you're a local or just visiting, these events are a great way to experience the culture and community of [CITY]. So mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate!

## Parades Events in Gent

- **Event Name**: 1 mei: Feest van de arbeid Gent
  - **Description**: Vier samen met de Gentse SGA de Dag van de Arbeid! Op 1 mei 2026 trekken we door de straten van Gent en sluiten we af met een groot volksfeest aan de Stadshal.

Programma:

De Optocht & Toespraken
Sluit aan bij de traditionele optocht en luister naar
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gent/1-mei-feest-van-de-arbeid-gent/200029901567550
  - **Venue**: Stadshal van Gent
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- **Event Name**: Sofie Lemaire: Sofie verzint het niet
  - **Description**: ❗️Nieuwe datum

In deze theaterspecial duikt Sofie Lemaire diep tussen de plooien van de tijd om er enkele vergeten, klemgeraakte malle figuren uit de marge los te peuteren en aan u voor te stellen. Het resultaat is een prachtige parade van vreemde voorou
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  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 09:30 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gent/sofie-lemaire-sofie-verzint-het-niet/200029563679100
  - **Venue**: Minard Schouwburg Gent
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- **Event Name**: 30 jaar witte mars / 30 ans marche blanche
  - **Description**: 30 jaar witte mars / 30 ans marche blanche

Zondag 18 oktober 2026
12:00

Plaats:
 
Gedenksteen witte mars op de trappen van het justitiepaleis van Gent 
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Stèle de commémoration de la marche blanche sur les escaliers du palais de justice de Gand

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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (+02:00)
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  - **Venue**: Opgeëistenlaan, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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## Trending Events in Gent

- **Event Name**: Spirituele Beurs Bloom Fair • 31 mei 2026 • Gent
  - **Description**: ✨ Spirituele Bloom Fair Gent op zondag 31 mei 2026✨ Een dag vol magie, inzichten en bezieling. Ontdek wat spiritualiteit, persoonlijke groei en welzijn voor jou kunnen betekenen. Voel, beleef en ervaar het zélf! — 🌟 Workshop
  - **Venue**: Het Spectrum Gent
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- **Event Name**: Gent Jazz 2026 :: John Legend & many more
  - **Description**: Main Stage:
- John Legend
- Samara Joy


Many more names to be announced!
  - **Venue**: Godshuizenlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- **Event Name**: • SOLD OUT • Inhaler + Tom Rowley • De Vooruit
  - **Description**: •• TICKETS •• SOLD OUT ••
https://tinyurl.com/inhalertix 
Ticketverkoop start op 06/03 om 10u.

•• INFO ••
Op zaterdag 20 juni 2026 komt Inhaler opnieuw naar België en dat wil je absoluut niet missen! Na passages in de Lotto Arena en tijdens Crammerock vo
  - **Venue**: Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER
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- **Event Name**: Floraliën Gent 2026
  - **Description**: Floraliën Gent is het internationale planten- en bloemenfestival in Gent. Om de 4 jaar staat de stad Gent in het teken van florale verbinding 🌸 

De iconische locatie Floraliënhal, in het Kunstenkwartier-Citadelpark, vormt dan 10 dagen lang het decor voor
  - **Venue**: Kuipke. Gent
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- **Event Name**: Goran Bregović, Milk Inc., De La Soul, De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig, Amadou & Mariam, Gabriel Rios in Gent
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Goran Bregović Live in Gent on Thursday, May 14, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Goran Bregović like never before? With chart-topping hits like Gas Gas, Ederlezi - BOF "Le temps des gitans and Kalasnjikov
  - **Venue**: Copa DOK
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- **Event Name**: Kompass Klosing: Ben Klock (4HOUR SET)
  - **Description**: Kompass presents • season klosing

KELDER
Ben Klock (4HOUR SET) 
Ellen Allien
Function
Spacid

Tickets available this THU 2APR at 6PM via https://shop.paylogic.com/72329c7160ab453e9b91b24d3b7e3290
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  - **Venue**: Kompass
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- **Event Name**: De Foute Party 2026
  - **Description**: YASSSS, goed fout nieuws want daar is 'm dan: DE FOUTE PARTY!  🚨
Op 26 juni gaan we weer harder, BIGGER, bolder en fouter dan ooit in Flanders Expo, Gent! En dat feestje vieren we graag met jou (en je vrienden, familie, collega's,... you name it) erbij!
  - **Venue**: Flanders Expo in Gent
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- **Event Name**: Gentse 12urenloop 2026
  - **Description**: 🌴12URENLOOP 2026 🐒
De strijd om de overwinning van de estafette wordt dit jaar opnieuw gestreden door talloze Gentse studentenverenigingen. Op 29 april is het zo ver. Maak je klaar voor een avontuurlijke tocht door de jungle.

🌴SPECIALE RONDES 🐒
Op de pla
  - **Venue**: Sint-Pietersplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- **Event Name**: Gent Jazz 2026 :: Patti Smith Quartet & many more
  - **Description**: Patti Smith will appear at Gent Jazz in a quartet setting, accompanied by three exceptional musicians with whom she shares a deep creative trust. Tony Shanahan (on bass and keyboards) has been part of her band for twenty years. However, their collaboratio
  - **Venue**: Godshuizenlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Parades events in Gent?
  - **A:** 1 mei: Feest van de arbeid Gent (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am at Stadshal van Gent), Sofie Lemaire: Sofie verzint het niet (Sun May 31 2026 at 08:00 pm at Minard Schouwburg Gent), 30 jaar witte mars / 30 ans marche blanche (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Opgeëistenlaan, 9000 Ghent, Belgium).
- **Q**: How can I find Parades events in Gent?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parades events in Gent on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Parades events in Gent?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Parades events in Gent?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parades events in Gent include Stadshal van Gent, Minard Schouwburg Gent, Opgeëistenlaan, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parades events in Gent?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parades events in Gent include ABVV Oost-Vlaanderen, Captain Comedy, Herdenkwandeling Rabot.
- **Q**: Are there any online Parades events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Parades events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Parades events in Gent?
  - **A:** Follow the Parades category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Parades events are listed in Gent.

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