Floraliën Ghent

10 days of unique floral and green oasis in Ghent

Friday 1 May to Sunday 10 May 2026

Floraliën Gent is the international plant and flower festival in Ghent. Every four years, the city of Ghent is dominated by floral connection. The iconic locations Floraliënhal, Kuipke and Plantentuin in the Kunstenkwartier-Citadelpark form the backdrop for the most beautiful creations for 10 days. During this 10-day event, top national and international florists, ornamental growers, landscape architects and artists give their very best.

Power of connection

With the theme of “connection”, Floraliën celebrates the special power of flowers and plants to bring people closer together and strengthen their relationship with the environment. Even in challenging times, connectedness flourishes, inviting us to make new contacts, care for one another and enjoy the nature that connects us.

Floraliën invites you to experience this for yourself. Be moved, be inspired, and discover how flowers and plants bring us closer together.

In line with the theme of “connection”, we called on organisations and associations in Ghent to collaborate on one large work of art at Floraliën. Curious about this connecting initiative? Read more about it here >

Prepare for your visit:

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An experience for the whole family

Floraliën Ghent is the perfect trip for the whole family. Children can discover the exhibition thanks to a children's brochure, while parents can enjoy the floral splendour and delve into the information about Floraliën. Together, you can enjoy a paradise full of colours and grand installations.

For everyone

Floraliën Ghent believes that everyone should be able to enjoy beauty. That is why we are actively committed to making our event as inclusive as possible. Whether you have a physical, visual, auditory or other disability, we want you to feel welcome, be able to move around easily and fully enjoy the floral splendour and inspiring experience.

Catering

Feeling hungry or thirsty during your visit to Floraliën Ghent? No worries! There are plenty of places to take a break and enjoy a snack or drink along the route and nearby the event..

On the route: In the heart of the exhibition, you will find a cosy catering area where you can enjoy a simple lunch, a cup of coffee or tea, and a pastry. Ideal for relaxing among the beautiful flowers.
At the end of the route, we offer a quick to-go snack. Perfect for those who are still a little hungry before leaving or on the way.

Tip: Ghent restaurants: Would you like to enjoy yourself a little longer after your visit? In the immediate vicinity of Floraliën Gent, you will find numerous cosy Ghent restaurants: from authentic cafés to modern lunch spots. An ideal addition to your day out!

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Visit the Botanical Gardens during Floraliën

During the Floraliën, GUM & Botanical Garden becomes a vibrant meeting place for plant lovers, urban gardeners and curious visitors. The Ghent Botanical Garden, with more than 12.000 plants, takes you on an inspiring walk past micro greenhouses with the latest bedding plants. Along the way, you will get concrete ideas for any urban garden, right into the iconic Palmarium. Especially for the Floraliën, the Palmarium is being transformed into a lush green oasis where new cultivars and innovative techniques for sustainable cultivation and monitoring take centre stage.

In addition, Building Biospheres, an installation previously presented at the Venice Architecture Biennale, will be on display. This explores how the natural intelligence of plants influences architecture and living environments, and shows how plants actively control the microclimate. Green plants also make their measurable impact on air quality visible. More than twenty innovations from Flemish horticulture illustrate how innovation, drones and AI are leading to the plants of tomorrow. You will also receive practical tips on how to attract pollinators. In the tropical and subtropical greenhouses, you will discover where coffee, cocoa, sugar cane and chocolate come from. A free visit to our botanical garden combines inspiration, innovation and nature experience in the heart of the Floraliën.

To reach the Botanical Garden from the Floralies Hall, simply cross the N60.

Visit the GUM in May 2026 for €6 on presentation of your Floralies ticket and be surprised by the BORDERS exhibition.

What we offer

Groups & Schools

Would you like to visit Floraliën as a group?
Take a look at our special offers for groups.

Nocturne

Discover Floraliën Ghent in a unique way. Let yourself be guided by live music and light effects with a glass of sparkling wine in your hand.

VIP experiences

Would you like to literally and figuratively shower your customers with flowers in an original way? Take a look at our VIP arrangements for businesses.

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