Bounce 2026 Accessibility

Accessibility Information for Bounce Venues

You can tap on the venue name for more information.

Getting There:

  • You enter the venue from Royal Avenue through large blue double doors.
  • You then walk through a corridor with a shallow incline, and handrails on both sides.
  • The Atypical Gallery is the first door on the right.
  • You can park outside on Royal Avenue if you have a Blue Badge. There are 2 Blue Badge spaces 30 yards from the front door.
  • The closest bus stops are outside Belfast Central Library and Craft NI.

Inside the Venue:

  • The Atypical Gallery is on one level. There are no steps at the entrance.
  • There is a large accessible bathroom with a changing table and hoist.

Additional Information:

  • We can provide an outlet for powered wheelchairs.
  • We have a quiet space available upon request.
  • Bounce Festival volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance.
  • There is a detailed access guide to the Atypical Gallery and the Ledger Studio on University of Atypical’s AccessAble page.
Getting There:
  • You enter The Black Box from Hill Street. There is step-free access and automatic doors.
  • The closest accessible parking is at St. Anne’s Cathedral. This is 0.2 miles from the Black Box.
  • You can ask a taxi to drop you off outside the door.
Inside the Venue:
  • There are 2 accessible toilets. One is in the main venue space. The other is in The Green Room Bar.
  • The building is all on one level.
Additional Information:
  • Companion tickets are free, if you need support when visiting the venue.
  • You can bring medication, food, or equipment into the venue.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • You can request ear plugs.
  • You can find a detailed access guide on The Black Box’s AccessAble page.

Getting There:

  • You enter the venue from Royal Avenue, through large blue double doors.
  • You then walk through a corridor with a shallow incline, and handrails on both sides.
  • The Ledger Studio is the first door on the left.
  • There are two Blue Badge spaces outside on Royal Avenue.
  • The closest bus stops are outside Belfast Central Library and Craft NI.

Inside the Venue:

  • The Ledger Studio is on one level. There are no steps at the entrance.
  • The space will be set out with chairs and tables.
  • There is a large accessible bathroom in the venue.
  • There is another large accessible bathroom with a changing table and hoist across the corridor.

Additional Information:

    • We can provide an outlet for powered wheelchairs.
    • We have a quiet space available upon request. Bounce Festival volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance.
    • There is a detailed access guide to the Atypical Gallery and the Ledger Studio on University of Atypical’s AccessAble page

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Getting There:

  • You enter the Seamus Heaney Centre from University Road.
  • There is no parking outside the building.
  • Blue Badge holders can use spaces in the car park of Queen’s University Belfast after 4:00 pm every day. This car park 350 yards from the Seamus Heaney Centre.
  • There is ramp access to the front entrance of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the public areas of the building.

Inside the Venue:

  • Door frames are wide enough for wheelchairs.
  • There is an accessible toilet in the building.
  • The venue has a hearing loop.

Additional Information

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Getting There:

  • You enter the venue from Exchange Street West. There are no Blue Badge spaces outside.
  • There is push pad entry and step-free access throughout The MAC.
  • Visitors who need assistance to prepare for their visit can contact the team: tickets@themaclive.com.
  • There are Access Information Videos with BSL, ISL, captions, and voice over on The MAC website.

Inside the Venue:

  • There are induction loops at the Box Office Desk, CaféBar and in our Theatres.
  • There are accessible toilets on every floor. None of these toilets has a hoist system.

Additional Information

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