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For the sixth year in a row, you are welcome at Bijloke Wonderland, a summer cultural festival from Thursday 21 to Sunday 31 August at the vibrant Bijloke site in Ghent. Expect exciting concerts at sunrise, free summer bar concerts, theatre, dance, visual arts and guided tours. Discover unique locations on the Bijloke site and let yourself be carried away by a programme for young and old. This year, for the first time, there will be a continuous programme over eleven consecutive days.

Aagje Vandriessche, Capteren, photo: Michiel Devijver
Jean Paul Simons, photo: Michiel Devijver
Michiel Vindevogel, Oculus, photo: Michiel Devijver
Gill Slosse, Remaining Shadows, photo: Michiel Devijver

KASK & Conservatorium presents music and visual arts by students on the open field of the Bijloke site. Six diverse installations together form a temporary landscape throughout the entire Bijloke Wonderland period.

Layla Morando, When Doves Cry, photo: Michiel Devijver
Vicente Fuenzalida Lafourcade, Floating Garden, photo: Michiel Devijver

To conclude, SONduo gave a concert in the presentation of Aagje Vandriessche. Musicians Cristina Castro Currás and Miriam Millán Fontaíña drew inspiration from the works of the participating artists.

SONduo, photos: Michiel Devijver

Kunstenbibliotheek organised a zine festival for the opening of the Wonderland. Under the guidance of Louis Gahide, more than 25 artists gathered to showcase their zines. At the same time, visitors could discover an installation and book selection by artist collective Shif—t* in the library's cellarium.

zine-festival, photo: Michiel Devijver
Shif—t*, Summershelves #2, photo: Michiel Devijver
 
21-31.08.25
 
i.c.w. Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, LOD muziektheater, het STAM, laGeste & Ontroerend Goed