Do you want to know which movies you can watch during Film Fest Gent 2026? In the festival program you will find an overview of the planned screenings, locations, and start times. Check the current program via the official Film Fest Gent website and decide in advance which shows you don't want to miss. Once your festival schedule is set, you can align your accommodation with the days you visit Ghent.

Have you decided which movies you want to see? Then reserve your Film Fest Gent tickets through the official sales channels of the festival and carefully check the date, start time, and screening location. By coordinating your tickets and hotel stay, you avoid unnecessary rushing between different festival moments. This way, you have plenty of time to experience the atmosphere in Ghent and travel relaxed from screening to screening.

An overnight stay at Van der Valk Hotel Gent gives you all the freedom to fully enjoy Film Fest Gent. After the last screening, you don't have to travel home and you can continue the evening relaxing at the hotel. Join Restaurant Cocotte for European-inspired dishes and familiar Van der Valk classics, taste the Italian cuisine of Limoncello or enjoy at Skybar Mr. Sato Asian dishes and cocktails with a panoramic view over Gent. Discover all restaurants of Van der Valk Hotel Gent. Then awaits a comfortable room or suite, so you can start a new festival day well-rested in the morning.

Would you like to take extra time for relaxation between screenings? Then visit the Weleda Spa Gent on the ninth floor of the hotel. Here you will find, among other things, Finnish saunas, a Turkish steam bath, luxury showers, a foot bath, and a relaxation room. You can also book a massage or facial with natural Weleda products. This way you combine the films and cultural atmosphere of Film Fest Gent with extensive dining, wellness, and the comfort of a luxury hotel stay.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent is about ten minutes by car from the center of Ghent. For your visit to Film Fest Ghent, you can continue your journey by car, public transport, taxi, or bicycle. If you are traveling by car, you can park in the above-ground or underground parking of Van der Valk Hotel Gent. 

Those who prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city can opt for public transport, a taxi or a (electric) rental bike from the hotel. When planning your trip, consider the end time of the performance and check the current schedule or availability in advance. This way, you can choose a transport option for each festival day that fits your program.

Let the anticipation begin and make Film Fest Ghent a special stay in Ghent. After the last film of the day, Van der Valk Hotel Gent offers a comfortable place to chat, relax, and recharge. Choose the room that suits you, complete your stay with breakfast, and enjoy all the time to experience the festival and the city at your own pace. Want to get even more out of your visit? Discover the possibilities for an autumn stay in Ghent and get inspired for an atmospheric weekend in the city. Check availability for your desired festival days and look forward to an unforgettable film weekend in Ghent.