Faq
New this year:
Wristband pick-up points!
For a significantly smoother festival experience this year, we are introducing two pick-up points where you have to exchange your ticket for a wristband.
One at Woodrow Wilsonplein and one at Sint-Jacobskerk.
Opening hours: 17:00 – 03:00
IMPORTANT:
- There will be NO wristbands available at the doors of any venue this year.
- There will be one exception: on Friday February 20, you’ll also be able to exchange your ticket for a Full Circle wristband at Kompass Klub.
- Everyone must visit one of these two pick-up points first to get secured for entry.
- Wristbands can only be collected on the day corresponding to the ticket you purchased.
- Combi tickets can be picked up on all days (20 & 21 February).
General Information
Where can I get in touch for the lost and found
Did you lose something in the heat of the moment? We want to help you get your belongings back!
Please contact the venues directly if you lost items at these specific locations:
Charlatan, Club 69, Decadance, or Klub 13: Reach out via their official Instagram DMs.
Club Sauvage: info@clubsauvage.be
Concertzaal De Vooruit: verlorenvoorwerpen@viernulvier.gent
Club Wintercircus: natacha@clubwintercircus.be
Funke: lostandfound@funke.gent
Millie Vanillie: hello@millievanillie.be
Minus One: info@minus-one.be
Lost something elsewhere? For all other venues, please send an email to info@full-circle.be with a clear description (and photo if possible) of your item.
When and where will Full Circle Ghent take place?
Full Circle takes place on Friday February 20 & Saturday February 21, 2026 across multiple venues in Ghent, Belgium. Please check out our locations tab for a complete list of the participating venues.
What are the opening hours?
This depends on the venue – as opening hours are different at each location. Please check the events tab on this website to see the exact opening hours.
Is there a minimum age?
The minimum age at all Full Circle events is 18+.
Is the festival wheelchair friendly?
This depends from location to location. Please check the venue’s websites for more information about wheelchair accessibility.
Where can I stay the night during the festival?
We’ve partnered with ibis Budget hotel to offer our visitors a 15% discount on stays during the festival weekend!
This deal is valid for the nights of February 20th and 21st. To claim your discount, simply book via our dedicated partner link. The discount is automatically applied to the rates shown on that page.
Do you hire volunteers?
Unfortunately, our volunteer spots are already taken.
Which venues can I enter with my ticket?
Your Full Circle ticket grants you access to all participating venues on the day of your visit. Additionally, once a venue reaches its capacity, we won’t be able to admit more people, even with a valid ticket.
Popular events may have waiting lines, so we recommend checking our website throughout the night. A live heatmap will show real-time updates from each venue, helping you see whether there’s a queue or a location is full or empty before you head over.
If you have a Kompass Klub access only ticket for Friday February 20th, you will not be able to enter any of the other participating venues.
How do I know which venues are full?
Popular events may have waiting lines, so we recommend checking our website throughout the night. A live heatmap will show real-time updates from each venue, helping you see whether there’s a queue or a location is full or empty before you head over.
Can I pay with cash?
For Drinks:
Full Circle does not manage all bars, so please check the website of each venue for specific payment information. For our own bars at Wintercircus Arena, Concertzaal De Vooruit and Kompass Klub customers can pay with cash by loading the amount onto a cash card, which can then be used to purchase drinks at the bars.
Cash cards can be bought at the bar. The card costs €2 to purchase, and please note: any leftover value is non-refundable. Treat your cashless card like cash, as lost cards will not be refunded.
For all other services (lockers, toilets, etc):
Full Circle does not manage these services at all venues. We recommend bringing both your credit/debit cards and cash for ease of use across all locations.
Will there be a cloakroom?
Most venues offer lockers or a supervised cloakroom, but please note that some locations only have an unsupervised cloakroom.
Our organization is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to belongings left in lockers or cloakrooms, whether supervised or unsupervised, and regardless of whether they are managed by us or an external provider. We strongly encourage visitors to avoid leaving valuables in lockers or cloakrooms and to keep personal belongings secure at all times.
How does the cup and eco-token system work?
To minimize waste, we use a circular reusable cup system at some of the official festival-managed locations (check list below). Here is everything you need to know from your first drink to your last:
1. Getting your drinks
- The first round: When you order your first drink, you will pay a €1 contribution fee for your reusable cup. For every sold eco cup we donate €0.20 to 11.11.11 for international solidarity.
- The next round: Simply return your empty cup to the bar when ordering again to receive a fresh cup at no extra charge.
2. Moving between locations
- Cups must stay at the venue where they were served. If you are moving to a new official location, follow these steps:
- Hand in your empty cup at the bar before you leave.
- Receive an eco-token in exchange.
- At your next location, hand in that eco-token at the bar to get your fresh cup for free!
3. Where to use this system
The eco-token system is exclusively active at our official venues:
- S.M.A.K.
- Kompass Klub
- Concertzaal De Vooruit
- Oude Vismijn
- Club Wintercircus
- Wintercircus Arena
Note: Regular clubs not listed above are not part of this system and have their own internal house rules regarding cups and drinks.
Can I exchange my eco-token or cup for cash?
No, the eco-contribution is used to maintain the system and clean the cups. Tokens and cups are not refundable for cash.
How can I help keep the festival clean?
We are proud to host our festival in the beautiful city of Ghent, and we need your help to keep it sparkling! Here’s how you can do your part:
Use the city bins: As you move between our various venues, you will find plenty of public waste bins throughout the streets of Ghent.
The cup system: Remember, every cup returned is one less piece of litter! Use the eco-token system mentioned above to keep cups off the streets.
Cigarette butts: Please do not throw cigarette butts on the ground. Use the designated ashtrays at venue entrances or the public bins found along your route.
- Respect the neighborhood: Our venues are located in vibrant residential and cultural areas. Please dispose of your waste before you leave a venue or move to the next one.
Transport
How do I get to Full Circle?
Full Circle takes place across many different venues in Ghent, so travel info depends from location to location. However, we strongly advise using public transport, as parking is not always an available or accessible option. If you want to travel between different venues during the night (when trams and buses are not running), you can use ride-sharing apps. Sharing a taxi with other dancers is also highly recommended.
How can I go from venue to venue?
Check out our mobility page where you can find the special deals with our mobility partners: Swapfiets and Donkey Republic.
If you want to travel between different venues during the night (when trams and buses are not running), you can use other options like ride-sharing apps. Sharing a taxi with other dancers is also highly recommended.
Where can I park my car?
We do not advise taking your car to a Full Circle event, and we do not provide additional parking for our events. If you must travel by car, use the available parking garages near the venue you want to visit.
Where can I park my bike?
To make things as easy as possible, we have installed extra temporary bike parking specifically for the festival at the following locations:
S.M.A.K.: +200 extra spaces
Walter De Buckplein: +150 extra spaces
Woodrow Wilsonplein: +300 extra spaces
In addition to these temporary zones, you can also use the many permanent bike parking facilities throughout the city. You can find a full overview of locations and real-time availability on the city of Ghent website.
We strongly recommend using these dedicated zones to ensure your bike is parked safely and to keep the public pathways clear for fellow festival-goers and emergency services.
Tickets
When can I buy tickets?
You can buy tickets for Full Circle via our ticket shop .
Seperate Kompass Klub access only tickets for Friday February 20th can be bought on there as well.
I bought a ticket for Full Circle but I don't find it in my mailbox?
Please check your spam! This happens sometimes.
I don't find my tickets anymore and they are not in my spam?
You can ask to resend your tickets via this link.
I can't come anymore, where can I sell my ticket?
If you want to sell your ticket, we kindly redirect you to Ticketswap.
Can I receive another wristband if I lose it?
No you can’t. Once you receive your wristband, it’s your responsibility to keep it safe. A ticket can only be used once to collect a wristband, so make sure to hold onto it!