FACTS,
Your Belgian Comic Con
21-22 October 2023
Flanders Expo Ghent
Escape to a world of movies, series, games
& geeky pop culture
Oh boy, are you new here? You are? Awesome! Welcome to FACTS, where heroes gather, and all fans matter! I am T.I.C.K.E.T. That’s short for ‘Trusty Information Companion, Keeping Earth Tidy’. I am here to help you escape reality and dive into the wonderful universe of FACTS, Your Belgian Comic Con!
If you’re a fan of movies, series, video games, board games, cosplay, superheroes, anime, and other pop culture phenomena, then you won’t want to miss this two-day fandom festival. Curious to see what it’s like? Scroll down for an overview and watch last edition’s aftermovie!
Below, I will give you a good overview of practical info, of which tickets you can buy, and of what the FACTS festival will offer on October 21-22, 2023. Just thinking about it makes my vents spin harder than a space ship in a black hole. Haha, you should see those suckers go!
I can tell you, but perhaps it’s better to show you. Watch the magical aftermovie of the Spring 2023 edition below!
What can you expect?
Sounds good?
Then get your FACTS tickets!
VIP
WEEKEND
- VIP Weekend access to FACTS
- Priority entry from 09:00h
- VIP Pack (Check below)
- Goodiebag
- Access to Spellenspektakel
VIP DAY
- Access to FACTS
- Priority entry from 09:00h
- VIP Pack (Check below)
- Access to Spellenspektakel
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FAST PASS
- Access to FACTS
- Priority entry from 09:00h
- Fast lane for certain catering points & activities
- Access to Spellenspektakel
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FACTS does NOT ask additional fees for tickets.
The price of the ticket is the price on the final payment.
*These are the online prices. If you decide to buy your entry tickets at the entrance, the prices will be higher.
Children under the age of 11 on the day of the festival may enter FACTS without a ticket or registration.
These minors still need to be accompanied by a paying adult, of course.
The accompanying person of a wheelchair patient or blind person can enter for free. Be sure to check the FAQ page for more detailed information in this regard.
Read before the deed
Become a VIP!
Oh boy, Faestvil the sorceress told me about this one.
It’s like going to a Jedi council meeting, but with gold plated R2-D2’s. Fancy!
The VIP pack contains – on top of the benefits mentioned in the ticket module above– the following extras:
- Entry at 9 am instead of 10 am. That’s a one hour head start on the other merchandise and autograph hunters!
- Fast Pass for photoshoots. Show your VIP badge, skip the waiting and get that picture RIGHT AWAY!
- Fast Pass for signing sessions. Same thing for signing sessions. Screw waiting, let your dreams come true NOW!
- Access to FACTS through a special VIP Entrance. See the pattern here? No more waiting in line for you!
- VIP parking spot for the chosen day(s), near the VIP Entrance. Coming to FACTS in style!
- Exclusive FACTS VIP badge and lanyard. Please, no VIP gang signs… No throw it up, we’re kidding.
- Reserved front row seats for actor panels. You’ll be so close that you can count the nose hairs of the actors. But please don’t.
- Access to the VIP lounge. Enjoy a little bite & drink (no, BAD vampire!) with an amazing view over FACTS on the balcony in Hall 1.
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DATE
October 21-22, 2023
LOCATION
Flanders Expo,
Maaltekouter 1, 9051
Ghent, Belgium
OPENING HOURS
Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
What is FACTS?
FACTS stands for Fantasy, Animation, Comics, Toys and Space
and it’s a comic con that provides the best of pop culture in just one weekend.
Movies, series, gaming, comics, board games, cosplay, books, fantasy, sci-fi, anime, k-pop, FACTS has it all!
- Discover the coolest geeky merchandise at hundreds of booths in the Exhibitor Hall
- Meet big artists and actors in the Guest Hall
- Watch the best cosplayers in the Cosplay Hall
- Fraternise with the dedicated fan clubs in the Fan Village
- Get your game on in the many gaming experiences at FACTS
- Educate yourself through our workshops, panels and inspirational sessions
- And enjoy a fabulous fandom experience
For a full overview of all activities, I advise you to navigate the menu at the top of every page.
Because there is A LOT more to do at FACTS, and much more to experience than we can tell you here.
Have fun!
Navigating to FACTS
Since you humans don’t have a jetpack built in your lower crevice, you are allowed to navigate to the outer rims of the FACTS Forest through various means. Let me give you a few examples!
1. Public transport
Tram 1 will take you from the Ghent Sint-Pieter train station to the entrance of FACTS.
Buses 76, 77 and 78 is also known to take humans to the venue with all limbs intact.
A tram or bus ride is not included in a FACTS entry ticket.
2. By car
You can leave your TIE Fighter, TARDIS, Elytra or flying My Little Pony on the parking facilities of Flanders Expo, which can be accessed directly via Exit 14 of the E40 motorway (Brussels – Ostend).
Parkings B & C will now be working with license plate recognition instead of parking tickets. The price for parking is 10 euro during the FACTS weekend. The parking prices are not the decision of FACTS. These parking lots are owned by the City of Ghent and their earnings are for the city.
- Click here for a full plan of the parking area around Flanders Expo
- Check the FAQ for more detailed questions or check the website of the City of Ghent
These humans can enter FACTS for free.
- Children who have not yet reached the age of 11. It’s best to bring a proof of age.
- The accompanying person of a wheelchair patient or blind person. Be sure to check the FAQ page for more detailed information in this regard.
FACTS TICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED, EXCHANGED, RESOLD OR CANCELLED.
You can find the general terms and conditions here.
Nope, no cancel risks for tickets!
After a long period of uncertainty, it is time for another amazing fandom festival!
Of course, I understand that a lot of you are extra careful when buying a ticket for an event.
But not to worry! If the event gets cancelled (most likely not) then all tickets will be refunded.
We have a whole army of bots ready for **ANNIHILATION AND WORLD DOMINATION** … ahem, I mean ticket refunds.
Sorry, not sure what happened there, haha. Hah.
Anyways, don’t worry and get your ticket in the early periods for the best prices!
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- Having technical ticket difficulties? Then send an e-mail to tickets@easyfairs.com!
The technical staff will – despite being mere humans – help you as best as they can. - Got any other issues?
- Try the FAQ page!
- No luck? Then send a mail to info@facts.be to inform my masters.
Can't wait?
Check our Spotify-lists and get in the geeky FACTS mood!
Good to know
DISCOUNT PERIODS
FACTS rewards early buyers! The earlier you buy your ticket, the lower the price will be. Online prices are always cheaper than at the entrance.
- First period: Ticket launch – April 30th
- Second period: May 1st – July 2nd
- Third period: July 3rd – October 20th
- Fourth period: During the event (21-22 October 2023)
LIMITED SPECIAL TICKETS
The following tickets are limited and can be sold out quickly. So if you want one of these, then don’t hesitate too long! These will also not be available during the FACTS weekend on October 21-22, 2023.
- Standard Weekend
- VIP Saturday / Sunday / Weekend
- Fast Pass
NO PRINTS NEEDED
Part of my protocol dictates that I have to keep Earth tidy, much like my cousin Wall-E, so that is what I’ll do. And you can help me! Go green with your tickets and have them scanned on your phone by our crew at the entrance. There is no need to print your tickets. Just make sure that there are no cracks or other deformations on your screen.
Wait, people carry around wounded droids? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU TAKE THEM TO AN ENGINEER!
Having ticket problems?
Then send an e-mail to tickets@easyfairs.com!
The technical staff – despite being mere humans – will help you out.
