FAQs

Where is the Indialogue Festival held? 

The Indialogue Festival is held in the city of Ghent (in Belgium, Europe) and in the city of Leuven (in Belgium, Europe) at multiple venues (see details of the venues at the locations page and the program:

When will the selling of tickets start?

Tickets will be available online from 1 August 2023.

What is Pay What You Can? How does it work?

Finding the perfect balance to support the artists and to make culture available for most people is the reason for our Pay What You Can prices.

  1. Cheapest – The cheapest ticket price with a serious discount for anybody who can use this to make you experience culture at a more affordable price. 
  1. Standard  – Standard price to support the artists and performers so that you can enjoy your cultural experience. 
  1. Support – Support us even more by paying a little extra and making cultural experiences more affordable for others. 

Who are the organisers of Indialogue Festival?

The Festival Directors are Ayla Joncheere and Laura Neyskens.

The festival is produced by Maghenta, Platform for Indian inspired Arts (www.maghenta.be), a non-profit organisation based in Ghent, Belgium.

They partner with India House Leuven (www.indiahouseleuven.be), a platform run by Geert Robberechts.  

What are the dates of the Festival?

The dates of the next Indialogue Festival are 21 – 26 November 2023.  

The Ghent edition takes place from 21 – 24 November 2023, the Leuven edition takes place from 23 – 26 November 2023.  

The festival is repeated every two years. The next edition is thus planned for 2025.

Is Indialogue festival organised anywhere else?

No, it is only organised in Belgium so far.

Where can I check the schedule/program?

The schedule will be posted on our website on the ‘Ghent’ and ‘Leuven‘ pages.

The schedule will be updated closer to the time of the festival.

Information about performances and activities has already been uploaded on our website. Do keep checking the website for regular updates.

Please note that the program is subject to change. You can also visit our social media pages for regular updates. 

How to reach the festival venue?

Check the venues information at the ‘Ghent‘ and ‘Leuven‘ pages to reach all the locations.

Can we get children along? Are the package prices the same for children as well?

The program is not made with children in mind, but they are welcome. Prices are the same.  

Portfolios are welcome, you can email them to our team of directors, ayla@maghenta.be and laura@maghenta.be.

Please send applications only once, we will store it in our database and contact you when we see an opportunity for future editions.

Is food available at the venue?

No, there is no food at the festival. Most cultural centers have a bar where you can drink something.

What is the average ticket cost?

A ticket ranges anywhere between €5 and €25. Some activities are free. You can see the price of each activity on the program. 

Is there any discount for group entry and schools?

We are experimenting with the “pay what you can” ticket pricing. You can give yourself a discount if you think you cannot afford more.  

For large groups, email info@maghenta.be for enquiries.

What is the entry process for participants?

Entry for participants will be through QR codes and no badges will be given.

Tickets and reservations are to be done online ONLY.

On the day of the event itself, we will have an in-person counter for last-minute.