Fiddlers on the Move
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 5th to Sunday, March 9th, 2025! Join us at De Centrale in Ghent for the incredible Fiddlers on the Move. This 10th edition of the festival gathers talented violinists from across Europe, showcasing a diverse array of non-classical styles and genres over five exhilarating days. Dive into workshops, savor captivating concerts, and join us for jam sessions that last into the night!
Overview of the fiddle workshops & concerts

Day 1
Wednesday 5|03
10:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 17:00
* open for all instruments *FULL*
Violin music for dancing
*FULL*
Fiddle-singing
*FULL*
Greek music *FULL*
* open for all instruments
*FULL*
20:00 | De Centrale
after the concert |De Centrale

Day 2
Thursday 6|03
10:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 17:00
* open for all instruments *FULL*
Violin music for dancing *FULL*
Exploring Ottoman Music *FULL*
20:00 | De Centrale
after the concert |De Centrale

Day 3
Friday 7|03
10:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 17:00
Irish fiddle *FULL*
* open for all instruments *FULL*
Swedish violin
*masterclass* *FULL*
Introduction to Kalotaszeg *FULL*
20:00 | De Centrale
after the concert |De Centrale

Day 4
Saturday 8|03
10:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 17:00
Irish fiddle *FULL*
* open for all instruments *FULL*
Arabic music *FULL*
Swing jazz improvisation *FULL*
20:00 | De Centrale
after the concert |het Muzikantenhuis

Day 5
Sunday 9|03
10:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 16:30
* open for all instruments
Irish fiddle *FULL*
* open for all instruments *FULL*
Swedish violin *FULL*
16:00 | Muziekclub ‘t Ey
17:00 | De Centrale
See you on the 10th edition, taking place from March 5 to 9, 2025!

NEW * Fiddlers in the picture
To celebrate 10 years of Fiddlers on the Move, we’re thrilled to share something special: a photo book by our festival photographer Filip Verpoest that captures the spirit, the music and the unforgettable moments.
From the first edition in 2016, the festival has been a colorful blend of melodies, cultures and connections. This 220-page photo book is a heartfelt tribute to the musicians, the audience and the magic that happens both on stage and behind the scenes. Expect candid shots of fiddlers in motion, smiles in the crowd and memories frozen in time.
Limited Edition – €35
Want to claim your book?
Get in touch with Filip Verpoest at
filip.verpoest@telenet.be.
days & nights
of fiddle fun in Ghent (Belgium) in springtime
workshops
to attend with approximately 15 amazing fiddle teachers
concerts
to discover at De Centrale and other beautiful venues
fiddle players
from all over Europe taking part the festival
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