
Music
PRE-PARTY
Can’t wait for the official opening? Great news! We’re opening our doors a day early for our pre-party. Come party in the courtyard, get surprised by experimental installations and performances, or make the night unforgettable with a fresh flash tattoo.
Later in the evening, from 8 PM onwards, we’re taking over the streets around the museum for a Ghent street party featuring a surprise DJ set.
Bonus: you’ll also be among the very first to get a preview of our brand-new wing, the collection presentation, and the exhibitions. Come toast, dance, and discover!
- Date02.10.26—03.10.26
- LocationDesign Museum GentDrabstraat 10
- AudienceAll ages
- AccessFree
- LanguageN/A
Surprise DJ-set
People of Ghent, this one's for you!
On Friday evening, we're taking over the streets around the museum and treating you to a street party. Get ready for surprise DJs from close to home with international standing.
Want to be the first to find out who our secret headliners are? Make sure to keep an eye on our socials!

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- Experience
- 02.10.26—03.10.26
Live tattoo - Doetanitattoe
Wear Design Museum Gent on your skin! DOE TA NIE TATTOE created 30 unique flash tattoos inspired by our collection. Which one is yours? First come, first served

- Music
- 02.10.26—03.10.26
Radio Ruit live
Radio Ruit brings Ghent DJs to the courtyard of Design Museum Gent. Dive into the evening with a mix of styles, from house to techno. Come and dance.

- Music
- 02.10.26
STREET PARTY ********
Ghent, this one's for you! Join our street party around the museum with surprise world-class DJs and be the first to discover the secret headliners.

- Experience
- 02.10.26—03.10.26
Movement Matter - Mova BoRee
In Movement Matter by BoRee Aske, steel circus objects come to life through movement. Watch circus artists or join in: lift, move and discover. A work to feel.

- Installation
- 02.10.26—04.10.26
Joe Sterck
Discover how Joe Sterck reuses bricks made from Ghent demolition waste for temporary furniture, lighting and a bar at Design Museum Gent.