Discover what's on the programme
- Expo outside the museum
- 03.10.2026—11.10.2026
We Are The Next Generation
At We Are The Next Generation, discover the graduation work of a new generation of Belgian designers. Around 30 projects at BROEI during Design Fest Gent.
- Music
- 03.10.2026
Helena Casella
Helena Casella blends neo-soul, jazz and Brazilian rhythms into a warm, organic sound. Discover her layered music, live instruments and soulful vocals.
- Music
- 03.10.2026
Lander & Adriaan
Lander & Adriaan blend jazz, techno, juke and rave into an explosive live show. Expect fast drums, heavy basslines and irresistible dancefloor energy.
- Workshop
- 03.10.2026
Bread as material - Studio CoPain
In this creative workshop by Studio CoPain, dough becomes a design material. From sourdough to old bread, shape dough and make your own bread sculptures.
- Workshop
- 03.10.2026
Weaving Shelters - Jaron Vandevelde & Ida Bomm
Weave a shelter for waterbirds using Belgian willow. Discover how design, biodiversity and circular thinking come together in this hands-on workshop.
- Workshop
- 08.10.2026
Tsunagu つなぐ
Tsunagu means 'to connect'. In this workshop you build with wood joints that use no glue or screws, alongside the designer of the Tsunagu lighting. Join in.
- Experience
- 09.10.2026—11.10.2026
Deep Rivers above the Sun - Shirley Villavicenzio Pizango - Fluvius
Bouncy castles as art at the Fluvius site in Ghent: Shirley Villavicencio Pizango turns her paintings into something you can jump through. Shoes off, go.
- Installation
- 09.10.2026—11.10.2026
Puffy Portal - Loulou João - Fluvius
Step into Puffy Portal by Loulou João, a soft inflatable space filled with cushions. Play, move and discover a colourful place for rest and sel
- Finissage
- 11.10.2026
A Place In Motion - Finissage
Design Fest Gent finissage: visit the exhibition one last time and look back on the festival together with designers and residents of Sluizeken-Tolhuis-Ham.