Accessibility Information for Bounce 2026 Venues
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Belfast Venues
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 two 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 (advance notice is necessary).
- We have a quiet space available upon request. Bounce Festival volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance.
- Some have training in British Sign Language, visual and deaf awareness, and audio description.
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 two 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:
- Carer/personal assistant 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 (advance notification is necessary).
- You can request ear plugs.
- You can find more accessibility information on the Black Box website.
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 (advance notice necessary).
- We have a quiet space available upon request. Bounce Festival volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance.
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 is across the street from the cinema.
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.
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.
- There are 6 dedicated wheelchair seats in the larger Downstairs Theatre. There are 2 on the balcony and 4 on the ground floor.
- You can find more accessibility information on the MAC website.
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.
You can find more accessibility information on the MAC website.