Access
Access
This page contains information about Access at the Edinburgh International Festival
We want to make sure you have a relaxed and enjoyable experience with the Festival. If you have any questions or feedback for our team, don't hesitate to email us at [email protected].
Types of Accessible Performances
Access Pass
The Access Pass is designed to improve the booking experience for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent audience members.
Concessions
D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people are eligible for a 50% concession on full price tickets. We recognise that people can experience disabling barriers, regardless of whether they identify as disabled or not.
What we mean by "disabled"
The Edinburgh International Festival uses the term "disabled people" to refer to anyone who self-identifies as disabled. This can include D/deaf and neurodivergent people if they identify as disabled, as well as others living with impairments (physical, sensory, learning, cognitive, long-term health conditions etc) that identify as disabled.
Some D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent people may not identify as disabled but the Edinburgh International Festival is guided by the Social Model of Disability and recognises that people can experience disabling barriers, whether they identify as disabled or not.
What we mean by D/deaf
The ‘uppercase D’ Deaf is used to describe people who identify as culturally Deaf. They speak British Sign Language (BSL) as their primary language and hold a strong deaf identity, often being very active in the Deaf community.
The ‘lowercase d’ deaf simply refers to the physical condition of having hearing loss. Some people may not have a strong connection with the deaf community and don't necessarily use sign language to communicate. They may be losing their hearing later in life or due to medical reasons.
Our use of D/deaf aims to be inclusive of all deaf people, as well as those who are deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing.
Access guide
The access guide contains full details about accessible performances and venue accessibility.
- Download a pdf version of the Access Guide
- Download a plain text version of the Access Guide (PDF)
- Download a plain text version of the Access Guide (Word Document)
- Or view it below:
Read the 2025 Brochure
The brochure contains information about all our performances.
Booking Guide
This Booking Guide outlines how to book tickets online for Edinburgh International Festival events.
Discover more about our venues
The Edinburgh International Festival is hosted at venues across the city. To ensure your visit is as relaxed and enjoyable as possible we have included information about travelling to the venues and what to expect when you arrive.
Venue staff will be on hand should you require assistance during your visit, but if you would like any specific information about a venue’s accessibility in advance, please use the contact details provided at the bottom of each page.
All our venues have level access and assistance dogs are welcome. For accessibility reviews from disabled people and their friends and families, visit euansguide.com/
The Hub Shuttle
The Hub Shuttle is a free shuttle service which will run up and down Johnstone Terrace before and after each evening performance at The Hub.
Contact Us
- Email [email protected]
- Phone +44 (0) 131 473 2056 (textphone prefix 18001)
Accessible performances and provisions are supported by Claire and Mark Urquhart.
