Festival of Light 01.02.2026

Join us on February 1 for fresh pancakes, glowing fire installations, inspiring exhibitions, and plenty of playful activities!

 

 

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Join us on February 1 for fresh pancakes, glowing fire installations, inspiring exhibitions, and plenty of playful activities!

 

 

Program

Interactive fire installations
"De Vuurmeesters" transform the courtyard into a playful world of flames. Spin the fire tornadoes and make the sparks dance.

Pancakes & hot drinks
Gwenola, Ghent’s most famous pancake house, serves delicious fresh pancakes. And the Friends of Alijn provide hot chocolate and mulled wine.

Photobooth & games

Hop into the photo booth and strike a pose! Pick a quirky accessory, give us your brightest smile, and take home your printed photos. Then challenge each other with traditional folk and fairground games.

A bit cold?

Your ticket also grants entry to both the main exhibition and the temporary exhibition “Fairground Wonders.” Finish the night in style with a drink at the museum café and toast to a magical evening.

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Practical information

When? Sunday 01.02.26, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where? Kraanlei 65, 9000 Ghent

Entry only with ticket (limited capacity), price per person:

Standard rate: €15
Free admission: children aged 0 to 2 (excluding pancake, drink and activities)

Included in your ticket:

  • 1 freshly made pancake with sugar
  • 1 hot chocolate or mulled wine
  • Photobooth: 1 photo shoot + 3 printed photos
  • Interactive fire installations by "De Vuurmeesters"*
  • Traditional folk and fairground games 
  • Access to our exhibitions
Buy your ticket(s) online or call T +32 9 235 38 00.
*In case of strong wind or rain, the fire installations may not take place. Tickets will not be refunded in this case.

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