LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS
- ACCESS ALL AREAS
CHRISTMAS IS FOR EVERY BODY.
We are thrilled to officially launch our accessible services and features for the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols 2024!
Together with Brisbane City Council, we want everyone to feel welcome, included and safe at this hallmark festive event. The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols is proudly ‘access all areas’ with a wide variety of accessible features available for the community to enjoy.
The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols will take place on Saturday 7 December at Riverstage.
The line-up for this world-class evening of entertainment will be revealed on Thursday 7 November when the Lord Mayor officially launches Christmas in Brisbane.
Thanks to our friends at Merlo Coffee, we will also be hosting a VIP Preview Night on Friday 6 December at Riverstage for those with low vision, physical access needs or who may find large crowds overwhelming for accessibility reasons.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE
ACCESSIBLE FEATURES AND SERVICES HERE!
MOBILITY AND
PHYSICAL ACCESS
DEAF AND
HARD OF HEARING
neurodivergence and low sensory
BLIND AND
LOW VISION
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING AND BLIND/LOW VISION
ACCESSIBLE FEATURES
Auslan interpretation
Dedicated Auslan area for families
Vibrating wristbands to feel the music
Audio description
Tactile tour
Captions on screen
Song lyrics provided in Braille
Accessible viewing platform
Additional chairs for those with physical access needs
Social story and spoiler sheet
Low sensory zone
VIP Preview Night hosted by Merlo Coffee
Friday 6 December at 7.30pm
Riverstage
For those with low vision, physical access needs or who find large crowds overwhelming
Accessibility features at this event include flat floor level access, low sensory zone, accessible toilets, tactile tour, audio description and Auslan intepretation.
VIP PREVIEW NIGHT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our Access Hub will be available at the top of the grassed seating area where you can collect audio description packs, haptic bands, visit the low sensory zone, and receive assistance from our support staff.
There is a dedicated Auslan area reserved for those requiring Auslan interpretation and their families. To book into this area, select the Auslan Area ticket type when purchasing your tickets via Ticketmaster. If purchasing multiple tickets and you wish to all sit together, you will need to ensure all tickets purchased are Auslan Area tickets. Only those with Auslan Area tickets will have access to this area.
Audio description packs can be added when booking your tickets via Ticketmaster - just select how many you’ll need before checkout.
An accessible viewing platform is available for wheelchair users. You can be accompanied by one companion in the designated areas. The accessible viewing area is located on a platform at the top of the grassed seating area, looking down on the stage. You can book your spot online or by calling Ticketmaster’s accessible ticketing line 1300 446 925. Entrance is via Gate 2 for easy access.
Content warnings include loud music, flashing and moving colourful lights, special effects that will contain loud sudden noises, including fireworks and bright glittery moments both in the sky and onstage.