Thursday Late 05.11.2026

During Thursday Late, the museum and the museum café are open until 10:00 p.m. Residents of Ghent enjoy free admission to the museum.
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During Thursday Late, the museum and the museum café are open until 10:00 p.m. Residents of Ghent enjoy free admission to the museum.

C'est Party!

There’s a party going on at Huis van Alijn. To celebrate our new exhibition on 100 years of nightlife in Flanders and Brussels, we are organising a free DJ set every Late Thursday together with our neighbours and partners at Music Mania Records 2. 

DJs will keep the party going from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Visit the museum before or after your time on the dance floor and enjoy a festive evening out. The perfect after-work activity! Free museum admission for Ghent residents* From 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm, residents of Ghent can enjoy free admission to the museum. *For residents registered in postal codes 9000 to 9052.

DJ LINE UP

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THE GLIMMERS 

Mo & Benoeli, better known as The Glimmers, are a DJ duo from Ghent consisting of Mo Becha and David Fouquaert. They began their DJ careers in the 1980s after being introduced to the emerging New Beat scene.

Thursday 3 September | 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Free admission

Location: Music Mania Records 2

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TLP

A true Ghent icon, TLP proudly wears the title of Belgium’s ultimate party DJ. For C’est Party!, he’s digging deep into his legendary record collection to deliver an electrifying set packed with unforgettable vibes, feel-good classics and dancefloor energy. One thing’s for sure: this is a party you won’t want to miss.

Thursday 1 October | 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Free admission

Location: Music Mania Records 2

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SAN SODA

San Soda is known in underground music circles as a true record collector. His selections draw from classic house and techno, interwoven with joyful disco and funk,hypnotic afro rhythms, and timeless electro cuts.

Thursday 5 November | 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Free admission

Location: Music Mania Records 2

Visit the museum

At the House of Alijn, discover how we live, party, love and relax. Together with your family and friends, reminisce and exchange stories about the past and present.

During an interactive visit, you will discover many recognisable objects, photos, sounds and videos from the 20th and 21st centuries. Rummage through photo albums, read out a New Year's letter, redo your opening dance or challenge each other to a game of Pac-Man.

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MUSEUM CAFÉ AND TERRACE 

Stop by for a drink in our authentic museum café or during the summer months in the courtyard garden, an oasis in Ghent.

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