Wonder

Pushing the boundaries of imagination, the festival looks ahead with optimism. WONDER offers a platform to inventive minds who develop bold solutions for the social challenges of today and tomorrow. Its beating heart lies on the BUDA Island in Kortrijk, UNESCO City of Design, where exhibitions and installations by national and international creatives take centre stage.

But the entire city centre joins in: across numerous locations, public and private partners host exhibitions, workshops, lectures and events that celebrate creativity and imagination in all its forms. In collaboration with designers, artists, entrepreneurs and students, WONDER builds an inspiring platform for innovative, sustainable, digital and socially engaged ideas and projects. The festival encourages reflection, nurtures open-mindedness, and inspires visitors to shape the future with courage and colour.

From 16 October to 2 November 2025, Kortrijk once again transforms into a vibrant breeding ground of hopeful ideas and creative energy. WONDER is an initiative of Designregio Kortrijk, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, filled with even more drive, ideas and wonder. Together with a wide network of designers, creatives, companies and artists, we explore how imagination, courage and enthusiasm can contribute to a more human and sustainable future.

Across the city, thought-provoking exhibitions and interactive installations invite you to dream, discover and connect.

WONDER Creativity Festival is organized by Designregio Kortrijk, with the support of main sponsors City of Kortrijk, National Lottery, and Caaap, and sponsors Co-Housing Projects, Fedustria, Omer, and Zorggroep Heilig Hart. The festival is made possible thanks to the collaboration with partners Howest, Imog, Kortrijk Xpo, Leiedal, City of Kortrijk, and Voka West-Flanders.