COMPANION TICKETS
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CORE. FESTIVAL 2026
ACCESS
INFORMATION.
We want as many people as possible to be able to come to Core. Here’s what you need to know before you book.
PLAN YOUR
VISIT.
Access arrangements are different at each venue. Check the venue’s access guide as well as the information on your ticket.
If you need an adjustment or want to talk through your visit, get in touch before you book if you can. We’ll speak to the venue and give you the clearest information we have.
STEP-FREE ACCESS
Access is different at each venue and between rooms in the same venue. Read the venue-by-venue wheelchair information below before booking.
SENSORY NEEDS
Core is loud and some shows use flashing lights. We strongly recommend ear protection. Ask venue staff if there is a quieter area.
WHEELCHAIR INFORMATION
VENUE
ACCESS.
The Art School
Fully accessible- The main door is at pavement level and is 117 cm / 46 inches wide.
- There is a lift available. The lift doors are 90 cm / 35.5 inches wide. The lift is 110 cm / 43 inches wide by 140 cm / 55 inches deep.
- The festival will be operating across three levels of the building.
- Basement — bathrooms: there is one individual unisex accessible toilet cubicle on the basement floor and one on the second floor, with level access and handrails. The doors on both are 89 cm / 35 inches wide. The transfer space is to the left-hand side and measures 79 cm / 31 inches wide by 193 cm / 76 inches deep.
- Ground floor — The Vic Bar: flat entry via doors that are 90 cm / 35.5 inches wide.
- First floor — Main Hall, also known as the Assembly Hall: flat entry via doors that are 90 cm / 35.5 inches wide.
Nice N Sleazy
Limited accessibility- The ground-floor bar has a small step at the entrance. Ramp availability is to be confirmed.
- The ground-floor bar has accessible seating options.
- The basement venue is reached by a staircase and has no lift.
- Ambulant toilets are available in the basement.
- The nearest wheelchair-accessible toilet is on the ground floor of 1990.
1990
Limited accessibility- The ground-floor bar has a pavement-level accessible entrance.
- The ground-floor bar has a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
- The ground-floor bar has accessible seating options.
- The basement venue is reached by a staircase and has no lift.
Garnethill Multicultural Centre
No wheelchair accessibility- The main entrance is reached by a staircase with no ramp or lift.
- The Main Hall is reached by a staircase with no ramp or lift.
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