For two years in a row, Gent Festival, Flanders Symphony Orchestra and De Centrale have invited all amateur musicians from Ghent and far beyond to play in Belgium's second Symphonic Mob© during OdeGand. On Saturday 13 September, the second edition of the Symphonic Mob took place in the Wintercircus. The first edition in 2024 was held under the city hall of Ghent.
Have you always dreamed of playing with a large symphony orchestra? Are you passionate about music and want to share that with the world? Would you like to make music together with professional musicians in the heart of bustling Ghent? Then Symphonic Mob© is perfect for you!
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Location: Poeljemarkt, under the city hall in Ghent
Schedule:
14:00 - 14:45: Reception of participants
14:45 - 15:45: Rehearsal
16:30 - 17:15: Symphonic Mob© @ OdeGand
Programme:
Participation is completely free.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, whether you are a string player, wind player, or percussionist, you are welcome.
A rehearsal is scheduled on Saturday 6 September from 17:00 to 19:00 at Theaterhall Ledeberg (directions). Everyone is welcome!
The scores are available in both original and simplified versions, so there is no need to worry about the level of playing. It's all about having fun making music together.
Please contact symphonicmob@symfonieorkest.be and we'll try to help you as soon as possible.