Wintercircus (technology hub, Ghent).

Details

• URL: https://www.wintercircus.be/
• What it is: technology hub in Ghent (15,000 m²) where technology and curiosity come together
• Public access: yes (public ‘Arena’ / city square) with food & drinks and events
• Components (as on the site): Arena • Startup Campus (35+ early-stage tech startups) • Collective (member network)
• Opening hours for the public square (as on the site): Mon–Thu 9:00–20:00 • Fri–Sat 9:00–23:00 • Sun 9:00–18:00 (may vary due to events)

What is Wintercircus?

Wintercircus describes itself as a dazzling technology hub with a thriving innovation ecosystem in the heart of Ghent, covering 15,000 m² of renovated space.

There is also a strong public component: a public city square with food & drinks and an extensive events calendar.

The 3 components (as on the website)

1) Arena (public city square)

The Wintercircus Arena was transformed from an old circus arena (and former car park) into a public city square. You can walk in throughout the day to explore the place and experience the atmosphere.

2) Campus (startup campus)

Around the Arena is the Startup Campus, spread across multiple levels. The site states there are 35+ early-stage startups “at the cutting edge of technology”.

3) Collective (members)

The Wintercircus Collective is a network of entrepreneurial, forward-thinking people. It offers spaces and experiences for members to connect, work, meet, relax and recharge.

Events & experience

Wintercircus positions itself as an event venue for performances, concerts, art installations, tech conferences, keynotes, etc. The site also lists multiple food & drinks venues.

Practical visit

Opening hours can vary due to events, so check their channels for updates.

Link

• https://www.wintercircus.be/