2026-07-05 Gent Jazz BE

On July 5, 2026, the historic Bijloke site in Ghent hosted a remarkable day of music at the Gent Jazz Festival. The stage featured an eclectic lineup spanning soul, world music, indie, and contemporary jazz, captivating festivalgoers from afternoon through late night. The undisputed highlight of the day was the powerful headline performance by Alabama Shakes. Delivering their trademark blend of roots rock and raw Southern soul, Brittany Howard and the band captivated the audience with an electric, high-energy set. The rest of the day offered a rich musical journey across the festival stages. Renowned Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara delivered a mesmerizing performance blending West African rhythms with modern soul and pop. Belgian alt-rockers Admiral Freebee and garage-surf pioneers Fifty Foot Combo brought driving rock energy, while Brazilian singer-songwriter Bruno Berle, the experimental Space Quartet, and Rio Kosta rounded out a vibrant and diverse day of live music.