Build a More Accessible Festival: Journeys Festival International 2026

Journeys Festival International is a multi-arts festival celebrating global cultures and the creative journeys of artists and communities. Taking place across multiple venues and public spaces, the festival presents a programme of performances, exhibitions, installations and events.

The festival has a strong track record of developing its accessibility, achieving the Attitude is Everything Silver Award in 2023. The team is now working with the updated Attitude is Everything Charter, beginning a new accreditation process and embedding accessibility from the earliest stages of planning for 2026.

This consultation session will bring together All-In members and the festival team to review early plans and share feedback.

During the session, we will explore:

• The proposed festival programme
• Venues and navigation between sites
• Festival maps and wayfinding
• Draft marketing and promotional materials
• Access information and communication

We welcome honest feedback, ideas and suggestions. Your input will directly inform how the festival develops. No technical experience is needed — just your perspective and lived experience.

Journeys Festival International is produced by Art Reach and takes place across Leicester, celebrating the stories, cultures and experiences of global communities through a vibrant programme of arts and events.

The festival has a strong track record of developing its accessibility, achieving Attitude is Everything Silver Award in 2023. Building on this, the team is now working towards Bronze accreditation under the updated Charter, embedding accessibility from the earliest stages of planning.

📍 Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester
🗓 Date: Tuesday 28 April

Two sessions are available:

Session 1 (without BSL):
2:45–4:30 PM
(Arrive from 2:45 PM for refreshments; session begins at 3:00 PM)

Session 2 (with BSL):
4:45–6:30 PM
(Arrive from 4:45 PM for refreshments; session begins at 5:00 PM)

Each session lasts around 90 minutes.

The session will take place at Attenborough Arts Centre, which is designed to welcome visitors with a wide range of access needs.

BSL interpretation: Provided for the second session only (4:45–6:30 PM)

Refreshments: Provided before each session

Accessible taxis: Available for participants who need them; travel costs can be covered

Accessible toilets: Available on site

Venue access:

• Step-free access throughout
• Induction loop available
• Assistance animals welcome

Parking:

• Four Blue Badge parking bays directly outside the main entrance
• Blue Badge holders may also use the double yellow lines outside the building for up to three hours

Further access information:
https://attenborougharts.com/accessibility/

Travel information:
https://attenborougharts.com/visit/

Please let us know of any additional access needs or travel requirements when booking — we ask for at least one week’s notice where possible.

If you’d like to explore previous festivals in advance, you can find useful information here:

• Previous festival programme and access information:
  Journeys Festival International – Art Reach
• Archive of past festivals (including 2023):
  Past festivals – Art Reach

We will also share more up-to-date draft materials during the session.

This session is open to All-In members and access reviewers with lived experience of disability, neurodivergence or other access barriers. No professional experience is required — your perspective is what matters.

Places are limited to ensure everyone has time to contribute to discussion. Please register for one session only.

All-In Leicester works with cultural venues across the city to improve access and inclusion. Our access reviews bring together people with lived experience and venue teams to shape design decisions that make a real difference. If you’d like to join All-In or keep up to date with future reviews and events, you can sign up at allinleicester.org.uk or contact .

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Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

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