Applications for accessible facilities (including essential companion tickets) will be open later in the year. You do not need to purchase a ticket for your approved essential companion. Please follow the Electric Picnic social media channels for more information about when accessibility applications will open.
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Download our 2025 Accessibility Guide for full details on accessible facilities, transport, and support available across the festival site.
We look forward to welcoming you to Electric Picnic 2026. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our customers.
Here you will find details of the accessible facilities available at the festival, as well as information about attending as an accessibility customer. A site plan, showing the location of all our facilities, will be made available at a later date.
An essential companion ticket is provided to those customers who would be unable to attend without the help and support of another person. If your Nimbus Access Card or Electric Picnic Digital Access Pass indicates the essential companion requirement, we will automatically provide you with an essential companion ticket free of charge.
Please do not purchase a ticket for your essential companion. Essential companion tickets will be dealt with as part of your application.
Your essential companion must be aged 18 or over.
They must be willing and able to perform all your requirements and must provide assistance to you during the unlikely event of an evacuation or other emergency.
If your essential companion wishes to bring a child into the festival, then the child must be accompanied by another adult who has purchased a ticket.
If the customer approved for an essential companion on their Nimbus Card is a child of 12 years or under, they must also be accompanied by an adult that has purchased a ticket. The child cannot attend the festival with the essential companion alone.
If you need different people to assume the role of your essential companion throughout the festival, please indicate this on the Electric Picnic Accessible Facilities Application form in the Additional Information section.
ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AREAS
There are various accessible viewing areas available within the arena.
Raised Viewing Platform
The raised viewing platform is available for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. Access to the platform will be approved in accordance with the requirements indicated on your Nimbus Access Card or Electric Picnic Digital Access Pass.
Only the approved customer and their essential companion will have access to the raised viewing platform. This allows us to accommodate as many customers, who require use of this facility, as possible.
All raised viewing platforms have ramped access, wheelchair-accessible toilets, charging points and drinking water.
Limited seating is also available at each platform.
Raised viewing platforms may get busy. Please note that these are operated on a first come first served basis.
Some raised viewing platforms are not covered so please dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
Ground Viewing Area
A dedicated ground viewing area is available to those who need a less crowded area and the option of sitting for short periods of time.
Access to the ground viewing area will be approved in accordance with the requirements indicated on your Nimbus Access Card or Electric Picnic Digital Access Pass.
The ground viewing areas are situated in front of the raised viewing platforms and are separated from the main crowds by a barrier. These are primarily standing areas, although limited seating is available and is operated on a first come first served basis.
Customers may be accompanied in the ground level viewing area by a companion.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS
Wheelchair accessible and standard toilets for accessibility customers are located across the arena. They are available to all accessibility customers.
CHANGING PLACES
There is a changing places unit featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink, and hoist. (Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own.)
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE LANES
There are dedicated entrance lanes for accessibility customers to access the arena.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION HUB
There is an information hub in the arena and for accessibility customers, staffed by our dedicated team.
SENSORY CALM SPACE
A Sensory Calm Tent is located within the arena. The aim of this space is to provide a safe, low-level stimulation and recalibration zone for any customers who need to use them.
BARS
Dedicated accessible lanes are available at each main bar. This section of the bar has a lowered counter and bypasses the main queuing system.
FACILITIES
If you require accessible camping you will need to select this option when completing your Electric Picnic Accessible Facilities Application form.
Our accessible campsite has its own dedicated entrance. It is a secure, safe space where the accessibility team and stewards will be based throughout the festival to assist you. The following facilities are available within this campsite:
- A dedicated accessibility information hub
- Wheelchair accessible and standard unisex toilets
- Wheelchair accessible and standard unisex showers.
- Accessible routes
- Changing places unit featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink and hoist. (Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own.)
- Charging facilities for wheelchairs and medical equipment.
- Accessible sink and drinking water points.
- Kettle and hot water.
- Secure cold fridge to store medication.
- Essential electric power supply (if requested and approved)
ARRIVAL
We provide an internal transport service to the accessible campsite. More information will be provided closer to the event.
People will also be available to help you transport your luggage from the car park to the campsite.
PITCH SIZE, GROUP SIZE AND GAZEBOS
We aim to accommodate as many customers as possible in the accessible campsite. To assist us with this, please be aware of the following:
- You will be allocated a pitch based on the information provided in your Electric Picnic Accessible Facilities Application form. Please be respectful of your neighbours and only bring tents appropriate for the size of your party.
- You will be permitted to camp with a maximum of three other people (this includes your essential companion).
- You may be asked to move or remove your gazebo if it is taking up too much space. We ask that you consider fellow campers when pitching your gazebo.
ACCESSIBLE CAMPERVANS
If you want to bring a campervan, please select this option in your Electric Picnic Accessible Facilities Application form. Once your application has been approved, the accessibility team will send you a link to purchase an accessible campervan ticket (subject to availability).
- Campervan spaces are limited and sold on a first come first serve basis.
- Campervan tickets are supplementary to your festival ticket.
- You will be given a pitch measuring approximately 6m x 7m.
- Only one campervan ticket is required per pitch.
ISL INTERPRETING SERVICES
An Irish Sign Language performance interpreting service will be provided on request and at no extra charge, providing reasonable notice is given in advance of the festival.
Please make sure you request this service on the Electric Picnic Accessible Facilities Application form.
Customers who have requested this service will be contacted by the interpreting team for an understanding of which performances they would like covered; this is not guaranteed and subject to change.
HEARING LOOPS
Hearing loops will be installed at the accessible check-in.
Assistance dogs will be approved in accordance with the requirement indicated on your Nimbus Access Card or Electric Picnic Digital Access Pass.
A spending area will be available for assistance dogs.
GROUND CONDITIONS / WEATHER
Electric Picnic is an outdoor event and has some sloping grass areas that are steep in sections.
Some grassed areas are large with no solid pathways or hard ground.
It is important to be aware that during inclement weather, some parts of the site may be muddy, water-logged, or dusty and may be difficult to navigate around.
EFFECT LIGHTING
Smoke machines, strobe lights, lasers, fireworks, and other effects may be in use at this event. Anyone affected by these should bear this in mind.
MEDICAL AND WELFARE
Medical and welfare facilities are available throughout the festival.
Doctors, paramedics, first aiders, and fully equipped ambulances are based at the medical centre.
SECURITY AND STEWARDS
In the unlikely event of an emergency or site evacuation, Security and Stewards are deployed throughout the festival.
They are briefed to offer information, help and support.
If you are unwell or require assistances, please approach a member of the Security and Stewarding Team who are clearly identifiable by their numbered tabards/shirts.
Security and stewards will assist in moving everybody to a place of safety.
Please use the Contact Form for any accessibility queries
Post: Accessibility Team, Festival Republic, 30 St John Street, London, EC1M 4AY
Office opening times: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Please ensure you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions for the event. Your possession of a ticket constitutes your acceptance of these T&Cs.
General Campervan Terms & Conditions
Family Campervan Terms & Conditions