General

Timetable

You will find the programme for each day below. Or download HERE the programme in pdf format. Start planning now!
Where and when is Gent Jazz 2025?

Gent Jazz 2025 will once again take place at the Bijlokesite from July 4 through July 19, 2025. The entrace is situated at: Godshuizenlaan 2, 9000 Gent.
Two stages at Gent Jazz

There are two stages at Gent Jazz: the Main Stage and the Garden Stage. On the Main Stage, you can see legends such as Bonnie Raitt, Max Richter, Kamasi Washington, St. Vincent and many others. Check the programme via www.gentjazz.com/line-up. On the Garden Stage, you can enjoy more jazz and experimental sounds in the open air. During the festival, you will also find the full programme on screens and in the festival brochure.
When will the doors open?
Below is an overview of the opening doors for each festival day.
- July 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 & 19: 16.00
- July 6 & 12: 14.00
The full timetable is available HERE.
End of festival
The festival closes its doors at 1 a.m. on each day.
Bag policy
What is NOT welcome at the festival?

This list can be added or modified by the organisation at any time. If you have a backpack with you, it may be checked.
- Drinking bottle. We provide a water point on the site where you can quench your thirst for free. You will find a cup for this at the info point.
- Folding chairs, benches. There are plenty of chairs available.
- Professional photo/film/video/sound recording equipment
- Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- Glass, tin, can
- Drugs
- Fireworks
- Weapons
- Knives
- Explosives
- Sharp objects
- Inflatable items (bathtubs, balls, seats, etc.)
- Non-drinkable liquids and gels in containers larger than 100ml
- Tripods and selfie sticks
- Laser pens
- Drones
- Nitrous oxide
- Metal drinking cans/drink cups/gamels/thermos
- Large backpacks (> 45cm height, >30l capacity)
- Candles
- Parasols and umbrellas with pins
- Bicycle pumps
- Animals (excluding geliede dogs for people with disabilities)
- Flyers, stickers, posters and other promotional material
- Any other object that may be considered dangerous by the organisation
Are dogs allowed?

Pets are not allowed on the festival grounds with the exception of guide dogs.
Food & drinks

We serve a wide range of drinks: from (mock)tails and refreshing Omer beers to perfectly crafted coffee and so much more. You’ll be licking your fingers after trying the delicious offerings at the various food stands at the festival.
Vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free? There's something for everyone.
Take a seat at one of the cozy wooden tables in our garden or relax on one of the many benches to enjoy our delightful selection of food and drinks between concerts!
Exclusive Gent Jazz Merch

Also a fan of the Gent Jazz astronaut and branding? Good news! During the festival, you can discover the exclusive Gent Jazz merch and take it home.... Can't wait? You can already find some items in the online merch shop via this link.
Security and bag policy
Gent Jazz is a celebration for everyone, regardless of gender, identity, orientation, culture, religion, ethnicity, or disability.
The safety of our festivalgoers, artists and their crew, staff, and local residents is our top priority. That’s why we’ve developed a robust safety policy. In recent months and weeks, we’ve worked closely with local and federal police, as well as city and provincial authorities. This has led to a clear set of guidelines for Gent Jazz 2024 on what is and isn’t allowed on the festival grounds.
We’re doing everything we can to ensure that security checks run smoothly. Thank you in advance for your understanding, for cooperating during checks, for going the extra mile, and for staying alert and vigilant.

What is NOT welcome at the festival?
This list may be updated at any time by the organization. If you bring a backpack, it may be subject to inspection.
- Refillable water bottles (a free water station is available on-site; cups are provided at the info point)
- Folding chairs or benches (plenty of seating is available)
- Professional photo/video/audio equipment, megaphones, or sound amplification devices
- Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and food
- Glass, cans, or cartons
- Drugs
- Fireworks
- Weapons
- Knives
- Explosives
- Sharp objects
- Inflatables (pools, balls, sofas, etc.)
- Non-drinkable liquids and gels in containers larger than 100ml
- Tripods and selfie sticks
- Laser pointers
- Drones
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
- Metal flasks, mugs, mess kits, or thermoses
- Large backpacks (over 45cm tall or more than 30L capacity)
- Candles
- Parasols or umbrellas with spikes
- Bicycle pumps
- Animals (except guide dogs for individuals with disabilities)
- Flyers, stickers, posters, promotional materials, or flags
- Any other object deemed dangerous by the organization
General advice: travel light. Don’t bring unnecessary bags or items. If possible, leave your bags and backpacks at home.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Reusable cups

On-site, we use reusable cups for which you pay a deposit when you order. You can drop the cups in the designated recycle containers. Your deposit will be automatically refunded to the card you used for your purchase.
Please note: it is not possible to reuse your cup for a second round at the bar. Cups cannot be exchanged at the bars.
Thank you for your understanding!
How can you pay during Gent Jazz?

During Gent Jazz you pay for your food and drinks with your own payment card (bancontact, mastercard, visa, banking app etc.). There are bancontact terminals at all bars and foodstalls. If you only have cash, you can load it onto a debit card at the entrance.
Attention! The Gent Jazzz payment card from last edition isn't valid anymore for this year.
Rummage around our record collection

Music Mania is once again part of Gent Jazz. They will bring their finest collection of jazz records with them. Rummage around and listen as much as you like! Found a gem that you have to have in your collection? Then just buy it and put it aside for collection at the end of the day!
Sunshine, rain and sound
- Bring sunscreen or rainwear if necessary. The concert tent on the Main Stage is covered but the side walls are open and most of the venue, including the Garden Stage, is not covered. We are, of course, assuming summer weather, but you never know.
- We do our best to provide crystal-clear sound at a pleasant volume but earplugs are of course available on site.
Lockers

A limited number of lockers are provided at the entrance. These are free of charge. You enter a code yourself to close/open them.
First aid

Feeling unwell or want to help someone who is struggling? The first aid post is there for you!
Are there sanitary facilities?
There are free toilets, some of which are accessible by wheelchair. Keep these facilities clean and be sure to speak to our staff if something is out of order. Then we will solve it quickly. Wild urinators can wait for their company at the exit for the rest of the festival day.
I can't find an answer for my question, what now?

You didn't find what you were looking for in our FAQ? Please contact us via [email protected], we'll do our best to help you as quick as we can!
Accreditation Press

Accreditation applications for 2025 will start from Friday 16 May and will be via a form we will email to the press database. Do you already have a question or interview request now? Mail to: [email protected].