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.
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.
- Cava Bodega, the venue for A Taste of Storytelling.
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.
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).
Captioned Events
Captioned Events are accessible to d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing audience members.
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.
- Leaves
To book please email outreach@baboro.ie