Venues

Abbey Theatre - Abbey Stage
26/27 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 K0F1

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet*
Neckloop, headsets, stethosets receivers and assistive listening system available
*through heavy door, staff are able to assist

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“The Abbey auditorium is accessed via the foyer with no intervening steps. There are two spaces available for wheelchair users, these are located at either end of row H. One partially accessible wheelchair toilet is located in the Abbey foyer.
A number of services are available to help people better engage with our performances:
- Neckloop receivers can be collected from box office if you use hearing aids
- Headsets and stethosets receivers can be collected from box office if you don’t use hearing aids.
- Sennheiser MobileConnect, an assistive hearing system, has been installed in the Abbey auditorium. This service is available for patrons with hearing loss. To learn more about this service and how to avail of it, please click here.
Please allow additional time for collection of correct equipment at box office and please note that the infra-red system relies on a beam of light to broadcast the signal, patrons should be advised to keep the receivers in direct, unobstructed line of sight of the systems radiators on either side of the stage.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/accessibility/ 
 

Abbey Theatre - Peacock Stage
26/27 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 K0F1

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible balcony seating via ramp
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“This is partially accessible for wheelchair users. The auditorium is located at basement level and an elevator is available. The lift (1,000mm wide x 1,400mm deep) is at the top stairs inside the main entrance. There are two wheelchair accessible spaces with adjacent companion seats situated to the left of the auditorium. These can be accessed via a ramp with an automated door. This measures 785mm when open. One wheelchair accessible toilet is located in the Peacock foyer, to the left of the exit from the lift.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/your-visit/accessibility/ 

Bewley's Café Theatre
Bewley's Café Second Floor, 78/79 Grafton Street, Dublin, Ireland, D02 K033

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“The theatre is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access to the Café from Grafton Street and a lift to the second floor. There is a gender-neutral wheelchair accessible toilet just outside the theatre foyer on the second floor.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.bewleyscafetheatre.com/accessibility 

Button Factory
Curved St, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 RD26

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via ramp
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Drop Dead Twice
18/19 Francis St, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 EK06

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible

Dublin Municipal Theatre at Smock Alley - Boys' School
6-7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 EH67

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via ramp
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“Access is through the fire escape door which opens directly out on to Exchange St Lower. There is a step up to this door but we have a temporary ramp that we put out for access requirements. Our staff will always be on hand to assist. The Boys’ School can accommodate 1 or 2 wheelchairs although this number can vary, depending on the layout for the event in question. The theatre foyer and Banquet Hall spaces can be accessed from the Boys’ School. There is a ramp/walkway that winds around the entire space with doors that exit out on to each different level of the building. There are 2 accessible bathrooms. One is in the Main Space theatre, accessed at foyer level. The other is on ground level between the Black Box and Main Space.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://smockalley.com/accessibility/ 
 

Dublin Municipal Theatre at Smock Alley - Main Space
6-7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 EH69

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Induction loop system

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“Step free access to this space is down the side of the building which brings one into the Main Space on the ground level. Seats can be removed in the front row (which is on stage/ground level) to make space for a wheelchair. The Main Space can usually accommodate up to 6 wheelchairs. There are 2 accessible bathrooms. One is in the Main Space theatre, accessed at foyer level. The other is on ground level between the Black Box and Main Space. The Main Space has an induction loop system installed.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://smockalley.com/accessibility/ 

Dublin Municipal Theatre at Smock Alley - The Black Box
6-7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 EH68

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“The Black Box is entirely on ground level. Access is the same as for the Main Space. There are 2 accessible bathrooms. One is in the Main Space theatre, accessed at foyer level. The other is on ground level between the Black Box and Main Space.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://smockalley.com/accessibility/ 

Dublin Unitarian Church
112 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 YP23

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“There are steps up to the church. For people of limited mobility, there is a small lift (two persons maximum) to the side of the building.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.dublinunitarianchurch.org/location-access/

DV8
131 James St, Saint James, Dublin 8, D08 HH96

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Glass Mask Theatre, 
41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 VY06

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible
Steps leading up to venue

Guinness Open Gate Brewery
53 James's St, St. James's Gate, Dublin 8, D08 CX26

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible
Stairs leading up to venue

Kirkos
Little Green St, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 K744

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Meeting Point - Barnardo Square 
3 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 DR53

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible
 

Meeting Point - Father Matthew Square
Church St, Dublin 7

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible

Meeting Point - Meeting House Square
Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible

Online

Headline Accessibility Information
This year we have one show (Spoiled) that can be experienced from your home. This is an online event for a smartphone, a reliable internet connection is needed.

Pallas Open Projects
Unit 1, Copper House, Newmarket Yards, Dublin 8

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Project Arts Centre - Bar
39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RD45

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Sensory Toolkit
NaviLens

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
"The majority of Project Arts Centre is accessible for wheelchair users. The entrance to our building has an automated access door and both of our performance spaces have the facility for wheelchair spaces. Please note that outside the building there is wide footpath, the road and surrounding streets have a cobblestone surface. Project has developed a Temple Bar Access Guide that will give a more detailed description of the journey to Project Arts Centre. Project have also developed a selection of virtual journeys from popular public transport and parking locations to the venue.
In 2026, Project will be exploring the use of NaviLens codes at various points of the building. NaviLens is a free application that uses colourful codes to assist users by providing artistic and navigational information around Project. 
Guide dogs are permitted to performances. Water can be made available for guide dogs. The nearest green areas for guide dogs are located at Dublin castle or Dublin City Council Offices.
Project Arts Centre offers a Sensory Tool Kit for anyone who may require it. It includes such items as ear defenders, sunglasses, nose clips, fidget toys and cushions.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://projectartscentre.ie/accessibility/ 

Project Arts Centre - Cube
39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RD45

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Sensory Toolkit
NaviLens
Guide dogs welcome

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
"The majority of Project Arts Centre is accessible for wheelchair users. The entrance to our building has an automated access door and both of our performance spaces have the facility for wheelchair spaces. Please note that outside the building there is wide footpath, the road and surrounding streets have a cobblestone surface. Project has developed a Temple Bar Access Guide that will give a more detailed description of the journey to Project Arts Centre. Project have also developed a selection of virtual journeys from popular public transport and parking locations to the venue.
In 2026, Project will be exploring the use of NaviLens codes at various points of the building. NaviLens is a free application that uses colourful codes to assist users by providing artistic and navigational information around Project. 
Guide dogs are permitted to performances. Water can be made available for guide dogs. The nearest green areas for guide dogs are located at Dublin castle or Dublin City Council Offices.
Project Arts Centre offers a Sensory Tool Kit for anyone who may require it. It includes such items as ear defenders, sunglasses, nose clips, fidget toys and cushions.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://projectartscentre.ie/accessibility/ 

Project Arts Centre - Space Upstairs
39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RD45

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Sensory Toolkit
NaviLens
Guide dogs welcome

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
"The majority of Project Arts Centre is accessible for wheelchair users. The entrance to our building has an automated access door and both of our performance spaces have the facility for wheelchair spaces. Please note that outside the building there is wide footpath, the road and surrounding streets have a cobblestone surface. Project has developed a Temple Bar Access Guide that will give a more detailed description of the journey to Project Arts Centre. Project have also developed a selection of virtual journeys from popular public transport and parking locations to the venue.
In 2026, Project will be exploring the use of NaviLens codes at various points of the building. NaviLens is a free application that uses colourful codes to assist users by providing artistic and navigational information around Project. 
Guide dogs are permitted to performances. Water can be made available for guide dogs. The nearest green areas for guide dogs are located at Dublin castle or Dublin City Council Offices.
Project Arts Centre offers a Sensory Tool Kit for anyone who may require it. It includes such items as ear defenders, sunglasses, nose clips, fidget toys and cushions.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://projectartscentre.ie/accessibility/ 

Samuel Beckett Centre - DU Players Theatre
Trinity College Dublin, Pearse St, Dublin 2, Ireland

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible

St Stephen's Green Park
Dublin 2

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible

Tailors' Hall
Back Lane, Dublin 8, D08 X2A3

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios
5 - 9 Temple Bar, Fownes Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 AC84

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“Our building has two entrances. These entrances are on a narrow path a step up from a cobblestone road. Entrance to the studios and Atrium Space is located on Fownes Street Lower. This entrance is used by the public when attending events outside of the gallery opening hours. There is a disabled car parking space located 180 metres from the gallery. The inside of the building is wheelchair accessible. We have an elevator from the ground floor to all other floors. We have gender neutral toilet facilities and a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome in TBG+S.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.templebargallery.com/visit-us/accessibility 

The Civic - Main Space
Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Induction loop system

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“The main auditorium has the facility for 2 wheelchair bays in row A. The main entrance is on ground level. For those arriving via the carpark, there is ramp access to the Theatre for disabled people attending evening and Saturday matinee performances. There are seven accessible parking spaces for disabled drivers/passengers available on site. The Civic has accessible toilet facilities. The Civic has a Loop for those who are hard of hearing.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.civictheatre.ie/your-visit/accessibility/

The Civic - Studio
Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“Our Studio space is located upstairs and served by lift access. The Civic has accessible toilet facilities. There are seven accessible parking spaces for disabled drivers/passengers available on site.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.civictheatre.ie/your-visit/accessibility/

The Digital Hub
10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue with step free access
Wheelchair accessible toilet

The Digital Hub - The Bank
85 James Street, The Digital Hub, Dublin 8, D08 C2PR

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via ramp
Wheelchair accessible toilet

The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art
Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, D02 PN40

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
"The entrance door is on the left of the Nassau Street entrance into the campus. The front door is on first floor level and leads visitors to the reception desk and bookshop. A cantilevered staircase with 16 steps descends to the ground floor of Gallery 1. There are three steps or a ramp access to a lower level and Gallery 2, a smaller exhibition space. There is lift access to the lower floors of the Gallery through the Arts Building. Assistance animals are always welcome. We are able to provide folding chairs to any visitors who may need to sit down regularly. The toilets and accessible toilets are located on the ground floor of the Arts Building. Gender neutral toilets are located on the third, fourth and fifth floors. Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor of the Arts Building.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.tcd.ie/disability/physical-access-information/building/douglas-hyde-gallery/ 

The Grand Social - The Ballroom
10 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 VX36

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible
Stairs leading up to venue

The Gutter Bookshop
Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 DK27

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via ramp

The International Bar - Upstairs
23 Wicklow Street, Dublin, D02 VH59 

Headline Accessibility Information
Venue is not wheelchair accessible
Stairs leading up to venue

The Lir Academy - Studio 1
Corner of Pearse Street and Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 HW24

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via ramp
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.thelir.ie/venue-hire 

The Lir Academy - Studio 2
Corner of Pearse Street and Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 HW24

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via lift
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Link to accessibility page on website: https://www.thelir.ie/venue-hire 

The New Theatre
43 East Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 XH96

Headline Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible venue via ramp
Wheelchair accessible toilet

Detailed Accessibility Information from the Venue’s Website 
“The New Theatre is wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate a single motorized or push wheelchair at rear of theatre. Standard Seat dimensions can vary across the auditorium depending on which row you are in. Main body of Seats are traditional red velvet vintage – approximately 470mm wide between the armrests with a seat pad width and depth of 450mm – leg room of 300-250mm depending how you sit. Arms rests either side cannot be removed. We also have wider seats available at rear of theatre.” 

Link to accessibility page on website: https://thenewtheatre.com/your-visit/