Gentse Feesten
The Gentse Feesten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɛntsə ˈfeːstə(n)]; in Ghent dialect Gense Fieste; "Ghent Festival") is an annual music and theatre festival in Ghent, Belgium. Besides stage events, there are street acts such as mimes and buskers. It has been held for more than 50 years (since 1969) and is attended by about 1–1.5 million visitors.
| Gentse Feesten | |
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Gentse Feesten, 2014 | |
| Dates | July |
| Location(s) | Ghent, Belgium |
| Coordinates | 51°3′N 3°44′E |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Founded by | Walter De Buck, Paula Monsart |
| Attendance | 2 million |
| Website | Official site |
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