access
Craft + Design Canberra is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible Festival. We welcome people with disability, including people who are d/Deaf, blind or have low vision, neurodivergent people, and people with physical, sensory, intellectual, cognitive and psychosocial disability.
We also recognise that access requirements are diverse and we encourage anyone who requires support to contact us so we can make their visit as accessible as possible.
venue access
Access services may vary between events. Please check individual listings for specific access information. Festival program pages include venue accessibility information. We recommend you read the detailed venue access information for each venue and contact each venue before booking tickets to ensure access needs can be met.
access services 2026
Below you will find details of specific access services offered as part of the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival program.
Access services for events across the program can be viewed below or by visiting specific program pages.
Bookings for most access services can be made online (including companion card bookings). Alternatively, you can arrange an access booking callback by leaving us a message on (02) 6262 9333 or emailing access@craftanddesigncanberra.org.
Auslan Interpretation | Auslan interpretation is available at selected events.
Audio Description | Audio description is available at selected events.
Guide and Assistance Dogs | Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at most Festival venues.
Quiet and Low Sensory Spaces | Quiet or Low Sensory spaces are available at selected Festival venues. Please check individual event and venue information for availability.
access service request
If there is a service that we do not currently offer please contact us with your request via access@craftanddesigncanberra.org.
companion cards
Companion Card holders are entitled to a free companion ticket to events managed by Craft + Design Canberra and performances. Companion Card tickets are available with the purchase of a paid ticket.
View more information on Companion Cards.
national relay service
If you are d/Deaf or are Hard of Hearing, the National Relay Service (NRS) can help you. Depending on the type of call, a Relay Officer will change voice to text or text to voice. They can also change Auslan to English or English to Auslan.
Voice Relay number | 1300 555 727
TTY number | 133 677
SMS relay number | 0423 677 767
feedback
We recognise that making everyone feel truly welcomed is an ongoing process. If you have a moment to share your experiences, please reach out and let us know what we got right or what needs our attention so we can continue to build a more inclusive Festival.
You can reach us via
Email | access@craftanddesigncanberra.org
Phone | (02) 6262 9333
Mail | GPO Box 1545, Canberra ACT 2601
ticketing
Each venue and production offers specific accessibility provisions, please consult the individual pages for more information. We also recommend patrons with accessibility requirements contact each venue before booking tickets to ensure access needs can be met.