Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Kompass Klub will reopen on October 3, 2025, at Ghent’s historic Vynckier site, owned by Revive. Once a textile and electrical factory, it now blends nightlife, heritage, and business under redevelopment plans.
As VRT News reported, Kompass Klub will reopen this year on Oct 3, 2025, at the former Vynckier factory site on Nieuwevaart in Ghent. The renowned electronic music club first rose to prominence in the vast industrial halls of the old electrical equipment plant, where the raw concrete backdrop matched its underground techno image.
The venue drew fans from across Belgium and beyond, but the arrangement was always temporary. When redevelopment of the site began, the club was forced to relocate. In the years that followed, Kompass operated as a pop-up, hosting events at locations such as a hall near Kleindok, a warehouse at the Ghelamco Arena, a space above the Weba furniture store, and, for a short period, in Antwerp.
What role will Ghent’s historic Vynckier site play in Kompass Klub’s comeback?
The club’s owner has made clear his ambition for a permanent base. Temporary pop-up sites kept events running but lacked the stability and creative scope of a fixed venue. With construction work at Vynckier still ongoing, the nightclub will now return to its original industrial setting.
“Visitor surveys showed that the fans’ favorite location was the Vynckier site. It goes without saying that we’d love to come back,”
Says Grieten.
“There’s a one-year agreement, but discussions for a permanent location are going very well. We really want to stay here for a long time.”
Grieten says the site is remembered by a whole generation of ravers who experienced the club’s peak moments there. The reopening is planned for October 3, 2025, with a strong line-up of well-known acts. Grieten says big names are already confirmed, but full details will be released later. He hopes to secure a long-term deal for the site and plans to renovate if that happens.
“This is an important new chapter for the nightclub,”
Says Jens Grieten.
“We’re returning to an iconic venue where we’ve already experienced unforgettable nights. The location is etched in the memory of an entire generation of ravers.”
He says it is a positive step to give the heritage site a new role that could make history again. Grieten also highlights Ghent’s role in shaping talent such as Charlotte De Witte, 2MANYDIS and Kozzmozz, who have long been connected to the club and the city.
How is Ghent’s historic Vynckier site being transformed for a new era?
The industrial site on Nieuwevaart in Ghent has a long history. From 1875 to 1920, it was home to a textile factory, part of the city’s thriving textile trade. In the early 20th century, the Vynckier brothers took over the property and turned it into a factory for materials and accessories used in electrical installations.
The company went on to become one of the first in Belgium to produce Bakelite, a durable and mouldable plastic that was revolutionary for electrical components and other products at the time. The site became a symbol of Ghent’s industrial progress and innovation.
In 2018, the property was acquired by ABB, a Swiss-Swedish multinational known worldwide for its work in energy and automation technology. Ownership later passed to Ghent-based developer Revive, a company recognised for restoring old industrial sites while protecting their historic character.
