Accessibility Information

To book wheelchair & other accessible tickets, you can now do this for 3Olympia Theatre shows via Ticketmaster's website. For more information, see their website here. 

Ticketmaster now have their Accessible Tickets Online Verification, which helps process accessible tickets safely & easily. See here for more info. 

In order to apply for accessible accommodations at one of our shows, you will require a Ticketmaster AAR number.

If you do not have one of these yet, you can register for it via their website, so you have it to hand for any future requests: TICKETMASTER ACCESSIBLE DATABASE REGISTRATION.

Registration is not an immediate response process, so advance action is recommended. 

Once you have verified your accessible requirement with Ticketmaster’s team, they will issue you your AAR number. This is the number that can be required to process your accessible request.

Please do not send us any medical proofs directly. Verification of accessible requirements should be handled via Ticketmaster’s accessible team only.

If you have any queries in advance of your visit, you can contact us on accessibility@3olympia.ie. 

If you or a guest of the theatre has a condition that you feel might affect your experience while in the theatre, for example, photosensitive epilepsy, diabetes, neurodiversity, hearing or sight impairment etc, our staff are only too glad to help and ensure you are happy & safe so that you enjoy the show.

Please feel free to ask questions in advance of your arrival, or ask to speak to a Duty Manager while in the theatre so that they can assist you if necessary.

We have trained first aiders or medics on hand for every show.

Please note, in 2016 we completely renovated the Stalls ground floor area of the theatre, including brand new seating with a vastly improved design, extra comfort, and legroom, plus we have allocated superior positions to accommodate patrons in wheelchairs. 

For standing shows, we have accessible platforms at the back of the theatre to look after wheelchair patrons and those with mobility issues.

The ground floor Stalls level of 3Olympia Theatre is fully accessible. After making your booking through Ticketmaster, our Duty Manager can meet you upon arrival for the show, bring you through the accessible entrance and to your reserved area, point out the nearest accessible facilities, and ensure you & your companions are looked after throughout the night.

Please note, the ground floor Stalls area is the only wheelchair accessible floor in 3Olympia Theatre, as due to our protected structure status we are not permitted to install a lift between the 3 levels of the theatre. So please ensure you do not book Circle or Upper Circle tickets directly via Ticketmaster as we will not be able to accommodate you there. If you have already booked on those levels, please contact us at accessibility@3olympia.ie

Dublin City Council facilitates accessible parking in the city for those with a Disabled Person's Parking Permit. You can find them listed on their website here.

The nearest accessible parking spots currently available are in two areas nearby are:
1.) behind 3Olympia Theatre on East Essex Street in Temple Bar, the street parallel to Dame Street, beside the Dollard building & The Clarence Hotel.
2.) On Castle Street which is across and up from 3Olympia Theatre, if you are coming from Dame St towards Lord Edward Street, turn left at City Hall.

Captioned Performance on Wednesday 3rd July at 7.30pm

Captioning enables deaf and hard of hearing individuals to access live performances and screenings, much like subtitling does for television and film. This process transforms spoken words into text, which will be displayed on a caption unit located next to the stage.

Alongside the dialogue, captions also provide the name of the character speaking or singing, descriptions of sound effects, and any safety announcements.

Beyond aiding those with hearing impairments, captioned performances also benefit foreign visitors and students studying the play or learning English.

We have reserved specific seats in the Stalls to facilitate customers attending for the captioned performance. Please contact accessibility@3olympia.ie to get your seats booked.

Audio Described Performance on Wednesday 10th July at 7.30pm

Audio Description for live performances is a live verbal commentary that conveys information about the visual elements of a production as it unfolds. This includes details about sets, props, costumes, actors' facial expressions, and stage movements.

Delivered through an individual headset during quieter moments of the performance, the description provides only the essential information that a blind or visually impaired person might otherwise miss.

You can purchase standard tickets for this performance, as the headsets will work in any area of the theatre, however we would ask you please contact us on accessibility@3olympia.ie, so that we are aware you are coming, and can pass on a Programme Note before show night. The Programme Note lists the cast & creative team, and verbally describes the set, lighting, cast and costumes. The Programme Note will come in audio and large print format and will also be read by the audio describer 15 minutes prior to the start of the performance.

In order to assist customers with hearing impairments within the venue, we are currently trialling a new assistive listening system.

The system works via a mobile phone app that sends an audio feed direct to your smart phone, which in turn can be listened to using a pair of headphones or hearing aids.

The manufacturer recommends the use of wired headphones, please bring headphones along with you on the day of your visit. Alternatively, if you are a user of compatible hearing aids and have already connected your phone to your hearing aids, the system should work via the mobile phone app.

Further information regarding the system can be found here: MobileConnect App | Sennheiser

Please feel free to download the app prior to coming to the venue:

iOS App link: Sennheiser MobileConnect on the App Store (apple.com)

Android App link: Sennheiser MobileConnect – Apps on Google Play

When you arrive to the venue please ask to speak with the Duty Manager. They will be able to provide you with the Wi-Fi password to gain access to the audio feed from the show and will be able to answer questions that you may have in relation to using the system.

We hope this will go some way to making your visit to the theatre a more enjoyable experience.

All trained assistance dogs are welcome in 3Olympia Theatre.

Buggy Access:
For family shows like the Christmas panto, Peppa Pig, Bluey etc, where young children will be present, we reserve an area to park buggies for the duration of the show free of charge. Please note, there is very limited space here, if possible it is advisable to leave buggies at home. Ushers will be on hand to assist, however it should be noted that buggies and items in this area are left at the owner's risk. 

Booster Seats:
Free booster seats are also available for the little ones during family shows from the bars of each floor, a refundable deposit of €10 cash will be required which you can retrieve after the show when you return the seat to the bar.

Baby Changing Facilities:
We have baby changing facilities during family shows in the Ladies bathrooms on all levels, and in the Gents bathrooms in the ground floor Stalls level.