At First Fortnight we’re committed to making our Festival as accessible and inclusive as possible, with each year building upon our accessibility measures.
Venues
For venue-specific accessibility information please visit the relevant event listing. You can email access@firstfortnight.ie if you have any questions.
Screen Reader Compatible Programme
We have a screen reader compatible Festival Programme available to download here.
Concession Prices and Discounted Tickets
Concession tickets will be available from our box office on a selection of shows for those who are disabled, senior citizens (65 +), unwaged, asylum seekers and refugees, Members of the Travelling Community and full-time students with appropriate ID. Companion tickets are available online and through our Box Office for carers for a selection of shows. Please contact boxoffice@firstfortnight.ie for details.
Guide and Assistance Dogs
Guide and Assistance Dogs are welcome at all FF events.
ISL
Irish Sign Language Interpretation will be offered at the following events:
Declan’s Got Talent
Amplify
Social Narratives
Social Narratives are a tool that support audience members who might find it challenging going to a new place. You can find our Social Narratives here. More Social Narratives will be added in Winter 2024.
Masked performances for immunocompromised
We want to create safe spaces for those in the high-risk community to attend our festival. The following events will be masked:
Declan’s Got Talent
Amplify
Relaxed Performances
The following shows will have relaxed performances:
Declan’s Got Talent
Amplify
The Tightrope Walker
Sensory Packs
We understand that attending our festival might be overwhelming for some audience members. We will have a limited number of sensory packs available to borrow at the festival, for those who might need them. These can be booked in advance by contacting access@firstfortnight.ie
Sunflower Hidden Disabilities
We will have Sunflower Lanyards at our venues, or you can book one or learn more about the initiative by emailing access@firstfortnight.ie.The First Fortnight Team are trained in the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities initiative and will be able to support you if you need help. You can look for a member of the team also wearing a Sunflower Lanyard.
