Jazz in ‘t Park, the beloved free music festival in Ghent, has found a new home. On 2025-06-19 14:39:00, it was announced that vzw Cultuurcitadel will take over the organisation from the city. This change comes after the city of Ghent decided to stop providing structural support, putting the festival’s future in doubt.
- Vzw Cultuurcitadel neemt Jazz in 't Park over
- Gent stopt structurele ondersteuning voor festival
- Voortbestaan festival leek aanvankelijk onzeker
- Vzw noemde doorstart onrealistisch eerder
- Subsidieoproep leidde tot nieuwe organisator
- Nieuwe organisator gekozen voor festival voortzetting
Previously, the vzw that co-organised Jazz in ‘t Park called a restart unrealistic without funding. However, a new subsidy call led to the selection of vzw Cultuurcitadel as the new organiser, securing the festival’s continuation. How will this shift impact the festival’s vibe and community engagement? And can the new organisers maintain the festival’s free and accessible spirit?
With the festival’s future now clearer, here is what local music fans can expect moving forward.
What does this organisational change mean for Jazz in ‘t Park? It raises questions about funding, community involvement, and the festival’s identity. The new leadership must balance tradition with innovation to keep the event thriving. Key points include:
- Securing stable funding without city structural support
- Maintaining the festival’s free admission and accessibility
- Engaging local artists and audiences to preserve community roots
Looking ahead, vzw Cultuurcitadel’s stewardship offers hope for Jazz in ‘t Park’s future. Will they successfully navigate these challenges and keep the music alive? Festival fans should stay tuned and support this vital cultural tradition in Ghent.
