Charlatan, Ghent
Charlatan, a renowned club located in the heart of Ghent, is a vibrant hotspot known for its dynamic music scene and artistic ambiance. Situated on the lively Vlasmarkt, Charlatan is a central, large, alternative dance pub that offers a unique blend of music, art, and social atmosphere, making it a staple of Ghent's nightlife.
The club is celebrated not only for its eclectic range of music genres but also for its striking graffiti-covered walls, which provide a feast for both the eyes and ears of its patrons. A hub for music and graffiti lovers, Charlatan has grown into a multifaceted venue, hosting weekly performances, concerts, and comedy shows, along with club nights from Wednesday to Saturday. The DJs at Charlatan are known for their diverse and well-curated music selections, ensuring an immersive and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Charlatan's legacy extends beyond its physical space; it served as the primary filming location for the movie Belgica, directed by Felix van Groeningen, which chronicles the journey of a local club becoming a legendary nightlife destination in Ghent.
Charlatan represents a gem in Ghent’s alternative nightlife, offering a stylish café setting, a cozy smoking room, and a relaxing garden terrace where guests can unwind or dance the night away, making it an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
The club is celebrated not only for its eclectic range of music genres but also for its striking graffiti-covered walls, which provide a feast for both the eyes and ears of its patrons. A hub for music and graffiti lovers, Charlatan has grown into a multifaceted venue, hosting weekly performances, concerts, and comedy shows, along with club nights from Wednesday to Saturday. The DJs at Charlatan are known for their diverse and well-curated music selections, ensuring an immersive and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Charlatan's legacy extends beyond its physical space; it served as the primary filming location for the movie Belgica, directed by Felix van Groeningen, which chronicles the journey of a local club becoming a legendary nightlife destination in Ghent.
Charlatan represents a gem in Ghent’s alternative nightlife, offering a stylish café setting, a cozy smoking room, and a relaxing garden terrace where guests can unwind or dance the night away, making it an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
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Charlatan on Map
Sight Name: Charlatan
Sight Location: Ghent, Belgium (See walking tours in Ghent)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
Sight Location: Ghent, Belgium (See walking tours in Ghent)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
Walking Tours in Ghent, Belgium
Create Your Own Walk in Ghent
Creating your own self-guided walk in Ghent is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Ghent's Historical Buildings
The medieval city of Ghent is full of wonderful old buildings, some dating back as far as the 12th-13th centuries. Medieval buildings are indeed everywhere here, and if you're interested in the heritage fit to capture you imagination, you will find plenty of it in Ghent’s historic downtown.
And you won’t have to look far for the World Heritage worthy of its name either. The Castle of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
And you won’t have to look far for the World Heritage worthy of its name either. The Castle of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Ghent Introduction Walking Tour
Some historians believe "Ghent" comes from the Celtic word, "ganda." "Ganda" meant a confluence, as with two rivers. There are traces of human settlements as far back as the stone age at the confluence of the rivers Scheldt and Leie in Belgium.
With the Frankish invasions at the end of the 4th century AD, the Celtic language was replaced by Old Dutch and this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
With the Frankish invasions at the end of the 4th century AD, the Celtic language was replaced by Old Dutch and this... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles




