Culture

Ghent has unveiled its 2025 summer festival program, featuring an unprecedented mix of international artists and local talent across music, theatre, and visual arts. Festival Highlights The Ghent Festivities (Gentse Feesten) will return in July with: Over 300 free concerts across the city center Street theatre performances from 15 countries A new digital arts exhibition in the historic quarter Food markets celebrating Belgian and international cuisine Cultural Investment The city has invested significantly in expanding venue capacity and improving accessibility for visitors with disabilities.

Brussels has unveiled plans for a comprehensive yet sensitive renovation of the iconic Grand Place, the city’s UNESCO World Heritage central square. Restoration Plans The project will include: Careful cleaning and restoration of historic guild house facades Upgraded lighting to enhance nighttime viewing Improved accessibility features throughout the square Underground infrastructure upgrades with minimal surface disruption Preserving Heritage Experts from across Europe will collaborate on the restoration, using traditional techniques to preserve the square’s 17th-century character.