The Old Fish Market, a unique event venue in the heart of Ghent

Discover a unique event venue in the heart of Ghent where historic charm meets modern facilities to make your event unforgettable. The Old Fish Market, known for its rich history dating back to the 19th century, features five versatile rooms suitable for both corporate and private events.

B2B

Corporate events and B2B parties

The Old Fish Market is the ideal venue for your corporate events. Our rooms are perfectly equipped for:

Conferences and seminars

Our spacious rooms provide all the technological support needed for presentations and lectures.

Company parties and networking events

Organize your annual company party or networking meeting in a setting that is both elegant and functional.

Workshops and trainings

With customizable spaces, we can set up any room for interactive sessions and educational programs.

Exhibition space

Introduce your newest products in a historic setting that ensures a memorable first impression.

Gala Dinners

Our atmospheric halls provide the perfect backdrop for formal celebrations.

Private

Private parties and weddings

Experience an enchanting setting for the most special moments of your life. From romantic weddings to private parties, our function rooms offer an atmospheric setting that can be customized to meet your unique needs. To make your event unique, our team is happy to help with every detail.

EXPLORE

Discover our 5 rooms

Catering

Customized catering

A party is only successful with a customized menu. You can choose from 4 catering partners, who provide a customized menu for each event. Our chefs use fresh, local ingredients to prepare a formal dinner, a relaxed reception or a special menu.

Gourmet Invent

Where culinary art and innovation come together

J&M Catering

Authentic flavors and prestige for any event

Silverspoon

Discover catering with a silver lining

Fruy Catering

Haute Cuisine on Demand

History

Delve into the rich history of the Old Fish Market

The history of the Old Fish Market, formerly Ghent's main fish trade, is fascinating. This historic site has been transformed into a prestigious event venue that seamlessly combines the charm of the past with modern amenities.

Green key label
Green key

The Old Fish Market is proud to carry the Green Key label.

Every Green Key operator must demonstrate that they operate sustainably. For example, they meet strict standards in the areas of management , waste, energy, food, mobility, energy and cleaning. 

Green Key ensures that the customer's chosen Green Key property reduces its carbon footprint in a systematic way.

Flanders Heritage Venue

Since 2023, the Old Fish Market in Ghent has also been part of the Flanders Heritage Venue network.

The network stands for experiential and quality convention venues.

For several years they have been supporting and developing a special network of venues in heritage sites and venues with a unique impact throughout Flanders and Brussels.

With the network, they continue to work on visitor experience and look at how they can expand that experience digitally as well. Much attention is paid to internationally recognized quality, but aspects such as accessibility and sustainability are also central.

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