Events

Small-group, quiet-environment tours of the Victorian period rooms at Kilkenny Castle for visitors with sensory needs and their families. Free but advance booking required. Contact kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie to book

Para table tennis open tournament, part of the Disability Sport Wales Para Sport Festival 2026. Part of the wider Para Sport Festival 2026 (7 events across 4 Welsh cities).

City-wide harvest festival with a new dedicated Sensory Hub in City Square Shopping Centre, run with Autism Friendly Waterford, offering a calm space with sensory equipment for autistic visitors and their families.

The Braemar Royal Highland Gathering, with designated wheelchair viewing areas in the C and E ringside sections, no-step access to the games park, accessible toilets and a shuttle bus from the main car park for elderly and infirm visitors.

A programme of relaxed, audio described, captioned and BSL-interpreted performances across Delfont Mackintosh's West End venues through September and October 2026. Check individual show listings for exact accessible performance dates.

Visually impaired tennis event, part of the Disability Sport Wales Para Sport Festival 2026. Part of the wider Para Sport Festival 2026 (7 events across 4 Welsh cities).

Audio-described performance of Les Misérables with a pre-show touch tour of set, props and costume for blind and partially sighted theatregoers. Touch tour at 12:45pm, audio-described performance at 2:30pm. Delivered by VocalEyes.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium opens an hour early with limited tickets, music off until 10am, static lighting and reduced screen volume for a calmer sensory experience.

Monthly sensory-adapted film screenings at over 90 ODEON cinemas across the UK, featuring low lighting kept on, lower sound volume, and no trailers or adverts.

Sensory-adjusted film screenings with reduced sound levels, dimmed lighting, and no adverts or trailers. Freedom to move around or make noise without judgement, at over 100 Cineworld cinemas nationwide. Ear defenders available on request. CEA Card accepted for a free carer ticket.

Monthly relaxed sensory session with reduced lighting and sound changes for visitors who benefit from a calmer environment. Confirm exact date on venue website before visiting as monthly dates can shift.

Weekly sensory-friendly film screenings, generally on Sunday mornings, at participating Showcase Cinemas locations across the UK. Features include soft auditorium lighting, lowered volume, 2D-only films, no trailers, and freedom to move around during the film.

New for 2026, an earlier opening once a month for neurodivergent visitors and anyone who benefits from a calmer environment to enjoy Lotherton's Wildlife World Zoo and House museum before general admission crowds arrive.

Free accessibility and independent living expo with around 70 exhibitors, product demonstrations, and expert talks aimed at disabled people, their support networks, carers, and healthcare professionals. Inaugural Naidex Roadshow South; 1,000-2,000 visitors expected. Verify accessibility specifics on venue site before publishing live.

A multi-sport festival for children and young people giving disabled participants of any skill level the chance to try accessible sports, with non-disabled friends and family welcome to join in.

A hub listing relaxed performance dates across multiple West End shows and theatres through autumn 2026. Includes dates such as 10, 16, 20, 23 & 29 Sep and 4, 11 & 18 Oct 2026 - check the hub page for the current show list.

A season of relaxed performances across Ambassador Theatre Group venues throughout the UK, adapted for audiences with autism, sensory and communication needs, learning disabilities, or anyone who benefits from a calmer environment. Includes reduced lighting and sound changes, and flexible movement in the auditorium. Aggregated listing; exact show and venue vary by date - check source link for the full schedule.

A dedicated disability information and services show held at Knock Shrine, County Mayo. 10am-4pm.

The first National Neurodiversity Show held in Scotland, the UK's largest neurodiversity exhibition, bringing together support services, products and advice for autistic and neurodivergent people and their families. Dedicated quiet room throughout the day; guide dogs welcome; 10am-4pm.

Free exhibition for Motability Scheme customers and disabled drivers/passengers to explore and test drive accessible vehicles, with an indoor mobility scooter test area and an Electric Vehicle Information Hub. Fully accessible venue with free parking.

Autism-friendly early entrance to Thinktank Science Museum before public opening, with sound-making exhibits muted until 11am and a calmer environment for neurodivergent families.

SEN Friendly Day at the Museum of Chelmsford, held every 2nd Saturday of the month, all day.

Drop-in early opening for children with autism and other additional needs, plus siblings and families, ahead of the museum's general opening, with a quiet room and a different gallery opened each month.

Ireland's national autism charity AsIAm hosts its annual conference, bringing together autistic people, families, professionals, policymakers and allies for keynote talks, panel discussions and interactive workshops exploring an autism-affirming Ireland. Run by AsIAm, Ireland's autism charity. Confirm specific venue wheelchair/access provisions with the organiser ahead of booking.