Access

EAF strives to prioritise inclusivity, safety, and transparency when it comes to access.

Partner Programme

The broad scope of our partner galleries and EAF programme means that facilities vary from venue to venue. Our Guide Map lists the amenities available at each location, and individual access statements can be found at partner websites, where available.
EAF has partnered with Euan’s Guide to share more detailed information about venue accessibility, sourced directly from the community.

EAF Programme

All of the EAF commissions programme can be experienced with step-free access. Our programme listings contain care considerations describing potentially sensitive material, as well as practical information about the environment of the event where relevant, for informed attendance. When booking your ticket, you will be able to input information about your access needs which our staff will do their best to accommodate.

This could include:

  • Wheelchair space reservation
  • Reserved seating in a specific location (e.g. towards the front, aisle)
  • Personal guidance by a Programme Assistant
  • Seating to accommodate an assistance dog
  • Additional seating for a carer or companion

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information:

info@edinburghartfestival; 0131 226 6558

Welcome Space

For EAF24, we are making our Welcome Space on the Ground Floor of the City Art Centre, centrally located opposite Edinburgh Waverley station. The Welcome Space will contain:

  • Programme Assistants to answer any questions about the programme, including access information
  • Space to sit down
  • Copies of the EAF24 Guide
  • A large city map to plan your route through the festival
  • The EAF24 Festival Shop
  • Access to toilets, including accessible toilets, a quiet space, baby change facilities, and a cafe through the City Art Centre.

BSL and Visual Description Tours

EAF and partner galleries are proud to collaborate with Edinburgh Deaf Festival. It is an accessible celebration of deaf culture, language, and heritage through 9 – 18 August 2024. Our tours will be performed in BSL with an interpreter providing an English voiceover.

More information on BSL and Visual Description tours can be found at our Civic page.

Access Tickets

Ticket prices should never be a barrier to accessing the arts. 

Our discounted Access tickets are dedicated to those who may experience additional obstacles to participating in the arts, such as our d/Deaf, Disabled, or low income patrons, with no proof or ID required, and no questions asked.

As part of this commitment, any EAF access-specific events, such as BSL workshops or Audio Descriptive tours, are free to attend.

With this discount, the vast majority of the EAF programme can be accessed for under £8.