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750 m² event space with top gastronomic cuisine and close proximity to hotels
In October, SCALA event centre in Ghent will open its doors. SCALA is a new, versatile event location of no less than 750 m². This ultramodern event centre has everything for every conceivable gathering, from international conferences and product launches to intimate dinners and weddings. With flexible layouts, innovative technologies and a high-end culinary offering, SCALA takes every event to the next level.
SCALA, an Italian translation of the Belgian river Scheldt, combines modern, bright architecture with maximum flexibility. The nine halls - all named after a Belgian river - are easy to customise thanks to sliding walls and together can accommodate 350 guests. A unique feature is the ability to drive in vehicles and other large objects, ideal for car shows, trade fairs or product presentations. With state-of-the-art technology, including an impressive 8-by-1.70-metre LED wall - for which Dead End Gallery created spectacular video art, but which is also suitable for presentations and visuals - stories, ideas and presentations are brought even more to life.
A culinary asset within SCALA is ARNO ristorante, headed by Louis Verstrepen, known from Michelin-starred Da Mimmo in Brussels. ARNO can be hired exclusively for corporate events and provides top-level catering - from refined walking dinners to elaborate wedding banquets. The restaurant brings accessible, refined Tuscan gastronomy, inspired by Verstrepen's love for the region and his years of experience in top restaurants. The warm, elegant interior exudes the atmosphere of Tuscany and offers various seating options, including a private dining option. In addition to ARNO ristorante, SCALA has its own in-house catering team that guarantees tailor-made catering with a high degree of flexibility
On the outskirts of Ghent, in the lively Akkerhage Center - a dynamic business and events district - SCALA is in a location that combines convenience and accessibility. With the also new Courtyard by Marriott Ghent hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Ghent and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent as immediate neighbours, accounting for a total of 405 hotel rooms, it is the ideal base for multi-day events and congresses. From Amsterdam, London and Paris, the event location can be reached within three hours, and motorists benefit from ample parking on both its own grounds and around them. This makes SCALA the perfect meeting place for both national and international guests.
SCALA will be open from 7 October 2025 and located at Akkerhage Center in Ghent. For more information, visit the website.
