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9 - 18 October, 2026
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Accessibility

We endeavour to make our festival as welcoming and accessible as possible. Below are some access measures to help you navigate this year’s festival. If you require any assistance during a show or event, please make yourself known to our Front of House staff in the red Baboró t-shirts and they will endeavour to help you.

If you have any questions or comments about accessibility please email outreach@baboro.ie.

Seating Requirements / Additional Needs

Please highlight any specific requirements at time of booking and we will work to facilitate your needs. 

All our venues are wheelchair accessible, with the exception of:

  • The first floor of Galway Arts Centre. A film of the first floor exhibition will be shown on the ground floor.
  • Outset Gallery is partially accessible from the Cornstore Mall.

 

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool to help support those whose disability or medical condition may not be visible. Please approach Baboró team members wearing a sunflower lanyard if you require extra help, understanding or just more time.

 

Schools and Groups with Additional Needs

Please contact our Schools Box Office for information about suitable performances, the venue, what to expect, etc. Please note that some events are allocated to partnering schools.

Contact Schools Box Office:
091 532 985
schools@baboro.ie

 

The Artist Access Fund

This fund is for independent artists, freelancers and delegates attending Baboró. It supports access related costs, including: child care costs, travel and/or tickets for a companion, accessible transport, etc. Learn more, including how to apply, here.

 

Relaxed Events

Relaxed events are designed to be calm, sensory-friendly and welcoming for families. The events have reduced audience numbers and low level sound and lighting. It’s okay to move, make noise and leave and re-enter the space at any time.

The following events have a relaxed performance in their schedules:

 

Irish Sign Language (ISL) Events

Events with some performances that are accessible to d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing audience members (see individual events for details). 

Audio Described Events & Touch Tour

Audio Described events are accessible to blind or visually-impaired audience members and those with additional sensory needs. They will be verbally described and will include a touch tour of props and set pieces before the performance begins.