Access 2026

Access at Cavan Arts Festival

We want everyone to feel welcome, comfortable, and included at Cavan Arts Festival. Below you’ll find information to help you plan your visit and enjoy your experience with confidence.

Know Before You Go Guides

To help you prepare, we offer Know Before You Go guides for two of our main festival locations:

Townhall Arts Centre

Con Smith Park

Cavan Institute

Ear Defenders

Ear defenders are available to borrow from the Townhall Arts Centre and Con Smith Park Box Office during events.

Open Captioning

Aoife Dunne’s show ‘Good Grief” will feature open captioning, making the performance accessible for D/deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members. To book captioned seats, please email: townhallcavan@cavancoco.ie

More Support

If you have any questions, access needs, or would like support planning your visit, please get in touch via chloe.cavanartsfestival@gmail.com. We’re here to help make your festival experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

Our access programme is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

Ear Defenders Logo | Cavan Arts Festival
Know Before You Go Logo | Cavan Arts Festival
Open Captioning | Cavan Arts Festival
Carnival School Community Parade Image 2026 | Cavan Arts Festival

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Official Cavan Arts Festival Programme 2026

A magical four days & nights of art & culture in the heart of Cavan Town