Accessible Venues

THE ARC CINEMA

N Main St, Centre, Cork, T12 KN88

The Arc Cinema Cork is home to The GATE Screen — a space dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the beloved former Gate Cinema. With a focus on arthouse, independent, festival, and world cinema, The GATE Screen continues a rich tradition of showcasing bold, thought-provoking films. It stands as a vibrant tribute to Cork’s deep-rooted love of cinema and its ongoing support for diverse, original storytelling from around the globe. Listings for upcoming arthouse, indie and festival movies can be found in the GATE Screen section at arccinema.ie.

Parking

• Directly across the road from us, you’ll find North Main Street Car Park, Kyrls Quay, Centre, Cork, a multi-story car park. This secure car park offers 330 spaces, ensuring a hassle-free parking experience.
• The North Main Street car park operates from Monday to Saturday, opening at 07:30 to 21:30. And on Sundays at 11:30 to 21:30.
• For parking outside of these hours, limited on-street parking may be available.

Public Transport

• Closest bus stops: 205, 208 & 220 at Mercy Hospital bus station, 450m from the Venue. Check www.buseireann.ie for timetable and routes (0818 836 611).

Wheelchair Access

• There is step-free access to the cinema, allowing for easy entry. 
• The cinema provides dedicated spaces for wheelchair users with seats available for companions of guests using wheelchair spaces. 

Accessible Toilets

• The cinema has a gender-neutral wheelchair-accessible toilet

Hard of Hearing

• The auditoriums feature a Loop system for users of suitable hearing aids.

Food and Drinks Services

• Available on ground floor.

TRISKEL ARTS CENTRE

Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin St, Cork

Parking

• South Main Street is the closest drop off point. Please note that this is a busy street with an active bus lane.
• There are a few accessible parking spaces on South Main Street (approx 130m from Triskel).
• The pedestrian entrance for Q-Park on Grand Parade is approx 220m from Triskel.
• Q-Park offers a discount to Triskel customers. This needs to be booked in advance, for more information follow the link. You will find a parking discount code in the email confirmation you receive once you book a ticket at Triskel Box Office.
• 50 Grand Parade Parking/Park It (this car park has entrance on South Main Street and exits on Grand Parade) are approx 280m from Triskel.

Public Transport

• There are several bus stops near Triskel, with the nearest on South Main Street. Please note there are several bus stops on Grand Parade near the City Library and Daunt Square.
• Check buseireann.ie for timetable and routes (0818 836 611).

Directions

Triskel is located on Tobin Street, off South Main Street in Cork city centre. Tobin Street connects Grand Parade and South Main Street.

From Grand Parade: take Tobin Street between SoHo and Singer’s Corner – it is the big white building on your left.

From South Main Street: take Tobin Street between Subway and Dixy Chicken – it is the big white building on your right.

Wheelchair Access

• Access is via Triskel’s main entrance on Tobin Street.
• There is a lift from the Box Office/foyer area on the ground floor to the main floor of Triskel Christchurch.
• Once through the main door of Triskel Christchurch, there is a ramp to your left that takes you to the main seating area.
• The entire central aisle is available to wheelchair users, Triskel advises booking an aisle seat in any row (and the one adjacent if coming with a friend/carer).
• You can place your chair alongside that row and enjoy the show.

Accessible Toilets

• Triskel has two accessible toilets, one in the Box Office/foyer area on the ground floor, the other on the first floor (same floor as the venue).
• The accessible toilets are usable by any gender and the ground floor toilet contains a baby changing table.

THE EVERYMAN THEATRE

15 MacCurtain Street, Victorian Quarter, Cork, T23 E094

Parking

• There is a designated disabled public parking space on MacCurtain street.

• Please advise box office at time of booking if you have access requirements or email access@everymancork.com
• When coming to The Everyman pre-book your parking on Q-Park.ie and get safe and easy parking in Q-Park, Carroll’s Quay, Grand Parade, City Hall or St Finbarr’s. The Everyman patrons will get 25% off parking using code EMAN25. 

Public Transport

• Kent Train station is a five-minute walk to The Everyman. Coming out of the train station turn left on and continue on straight to MacCurtain Street where The Everyman can be found halfway along the street on the left-hand side.
• Check www.buseireann.ie for timetable and routes 0818 836 611.

Directions

• The Everyman is located in the centre of Cork City, within walking distance of both bus and train stations. Coming from St. Patrick Street, cross St. Patrick’s Bridge, continue up Bridge Street and turn right onto MacCurtain Street. The Everyman is halfway down MacCurtain Street, on the right-hand side and near the Metropole Hotel.

Wheelchair Access

• The theatre is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access to the Theatre Box Office and to the stalls in the theatre auditorium.
• There is also step-free access to The Everyman Bar.
• The theatre provides a gender-neutral wheelchair accessible toilet.
• There is a designated disabled public parking space on MacCurtain street.

If you require more information about accessibility while visiting The Everyman please call a member of the Theatre Box Office Team on 021 450 1673 or email access@everymancork.com

Accessible toilets

• The theatre provides a gender-neutral wheelchair accessible toilet.

Virtual Tour

• Please take a look at The Everyman Theatre Virtual Tour prior to visiting.

Food & Drinks Service

• The Everyman Bar is open an hour before each performance and remains open after the show has finished. 

THE GRANARY THEATRE

UCC Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade, T12 VF64, Cork

Venue Description:

The Granary Theatre is a small performance venue associated with University College Cork, situated on Dyke Parade in Cork city centre. It hosts theatre productions, performances and multidisciplinary arts events in an intimate setting. The theatre has tiered seating and dedicated wheelchair spaces at the front of the performance area. Its central location makes it accessible on foot and by public transport.

Parking

Wheelchair Access

Public Transport

• The closest bus stop is Lancaster Quay, a short walk from the theatre
• Bus routes 205 and 208 serve the surrounding area.
• Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place is approximately a 20-minute walk away, while Cork Kent railway station is approximately a 30-minute walk away.
• Check Bus Éireann for current routes and timetables.

Accessible Toilets

Food & Drinks Service

CURTIS AUDITORIUM, CORK SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Union Quay, Cork City, T12 E9HY

Venue Description:

The Curtis Auditorium is a performance space located within MTU Cork School of Music, a purpose-built music and performing arts facility on the banks of the River Lee. With seating for approximately 385 people, the auditorium hosts a variety of musical performances, concerts and cultural events. The building is fully wheelchair-accessible and is situated in Cork city centre, within walking distance of public transport and nearby parking facilities.

Parking:

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Accessible Toilets

Food & Drinks Services

GRAFFITI THEATRE

Assumption Rd, Blackpool, Cork, T23 FDT4

Venue Description:

Graffiti Theatre is a creative and performance space based in the former Assumption Convent in Blackpool, Cork. Home to Graffiti Theatre Company, the venue supports theatre, workshops and creative programmes, with a particular focus on children and young people. Its main performance space, the FitzGibbon Theatre, is a fully equipped working theatre. The building is partially wheelchair-accessible, with a separate accessible entrance and facilities for wheelchair users.

Parking

Wheelchair Access

Accessible Toilets

A wheelchair-accessible, gender-neutral toilet is available near the entrance to the main theatre space.