Looking for a venue for a meeting, seminar, or corporate event in Ghent in 2027? Combine SCALA with the city of Ghent. SCALA Meeting & Event Center at Akkerhage combines ten flexible event spaces, catering, and three hotels with a total of 405 rooms on one site. Complement your business programme with culture, gastronomy, or an event in Ghent and turn it into a complete stay.
A strategy day with your team, a team-building activity, a residential seminar for international participants, or a meeting with clients: the destination helps shape how people experience your event. In Ghent, you can combine a meaningful business programme with time to discover the city and connect with one another outside the meeting room.
This agenda brings together events from January through July 2027 and offers ideas for combining them with a business meeting at SCALA.
Why choose Ghent for your business meeting?
A business meeting brings people together around a shared goal. An attractive destination also gives them a reason to stay longer.
Ghent offers plenty of ways to expand your programme: a cultural outing after a workshop, a city walk between two conference days, or a concert with colleagues. This creates room for informal conversations alongside presentations and working sessions.
At SCALA, you organise your business programme at Akkerhage, next to the Planet Group Arena. Meeting rooms, catering, and hotels are all available on the same site. Would you like to complement your programme with an activity in the city centre? You can easily make the city part of your business meeting as well.
SCALA: Meeting Venue in Ghent with Catering and Accommodation
SCALA Meeting & Event Center has ten multifunctional spaces for meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, and corporate events. Depending on the room and setup, events can accommodate up to 350 guests.
Organise a plenary presentation, continue working in smaller groups, and bring participants back together during lunch, a reception, or dinner. The SCALA team can help with the rooms, setups, catering, and practical organisation.
For a multi-day event, three hotels are available at Akkerhage:
- Courtyard by Marriott Ghent is located in the same building as SCALA, making it convenient for participants who want to combine their meeting and accommodation directly.
- Residence Inn by Marriott Ghent offers an accommodation option for guests staying in Ghent for a longer period.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent is located on the same site and provides an additional option for participants and groups.
Together, the hotels offer 405 rooms. The choice depends on the length of stay, preferences, and needs of your guests.
Ghent in 2027: Events to Combine with Your Business Programme
January: Winter Atmosphere and a Shared Start to the Year
Christmas Market and Winter Activities until 3 January 2027
At the beginning of January, you can still enjoy Ghent’s Christmas market, ice rink, and Winterwondercastle.
Planning a kick-off or strategy day? Start at SCALA by setting your goals for the new year and finish with a shared dinner. A walk through Ghent gives your team the opportunity to continue the conversation in a different setting.
February: Full Circle Ghent After Your Team Day
19–20 February 2027
Full Circle Ghent brings music to 35 venues in and around the city centre. Visitors create their own route along clubs, concert halls, and unique locations.
For a team that enjoys discovering music, the festival can be a great addition to a workshop or meeting. Organise the business programme at SCALA and give participants the opportunity to head into the city together afterwards. With an overnight stay at Akkerhage, they can extend their visit.
March: BADAFF for Creative Teams
18–21 March 2027
BADAFF brings together art, design, galleries, and makers at the Arsenaalsite in Gentbrugge.
Combine a brainstorm or creative workshop at SCALA with a visit to the fair. During a shared dinner, you can discuss your discoveries and translate them into ideas for your own organisation.
March: Sofico Gent Marathon for a Sporting Team Outing
21 March 2027
Akkerhage is a proud partner of the Sofico Gent Marathon. In 2027, runners can take on the full marathon or choose the half marathon through Ghent.
Taking part together or cheering on colleagues can be the perfect reason for a team weekend in Ghent. Combine the sporting outing with a stay at Akkerhage and a shared team moment. When planning, take start times, travel, and sufficient rest for participants into account.
April and May: A Seminar with Time for Ghent
Spring offers room for a programme tailored to your group. Combine a residential seminar or meeting at SCALA with a museum visit, city walk, or shared dinner.
One possible schedule: welcome and working sessions on the first day, followed by an activity or team-building experience in Ghent and an overnight stay at Akkerhage. The following morning, the group comes back together for further discussion, decisions, and next steps.
June: Braderie Publique During a Longer Stay
3–6 June 2027
During Braderie Publique, local retailers take to the streets of Ghent with offers and bargains.
Are you organising a client meeting or business meeting during this period? Give guests the opportunity to extend their stay. The shopping event provides an extra reason to explore Ghent at their own pace after the business programme.
July: Gent Jazz with Colleagues or Clients
1–17 July 2027
Gent Jazz takes place at the Bijlokesite and brings jazz and other music styles to the city.
Combine a meeting at SCALA with dinner and an evening at the festival. Choose the concert based on your group and check tickets, timings, and travel arrangements in advance. With an overnight stay at Akkerhage, you can turn it into a two-day experience.
July: Let Your Guests Experience Ghent During the Gentse Feesten
16–25 July 2027
During the Gentse Feesten, the city centre comes alive for ten days with music, theatre, street entertainment, and other activities. Discover the Gentse Feesten.
For international guests or colleagues who do not yet know Ghent, this is a great opportunity to experience the city. Plan a focused visit that suits your group, with clear arrangements for meeting points and transport. SCALA and the hotels at Akkerhage provide the base for the business programme and stay.
Tell us your preferred date, number of participants, the purpose of your meeting, and whether you would like to include overnight stays. The SCALA team will be happy to prepare a suitable proposal.
This agenda covers January through July 2027. Event dates and programmes may change; please check the linked organisers for the latest information.