2026 BORDERLIGHT FESTIVAL

Accessibility Guide

The 2026 BorderLight Theatre Festival will take place July 8-11 in downtown Cleveland.

We aim to make our events as accessible as possible so that everyone can experience art and have a great time. On this page, find out how to make your visit to BorderLight as comfortable and hassle-free as possible!

2026 BORDERLIGHT FESTIVAL

Accessibility Guide

The 2026 BorderLight Theatre Festival will take place July 8-11 in downtown Cleveland.

We aim to make our events as accessible as possible so that everyone can experience art and have a great time. On this page, find out how to make your visit to BorderLight as comfortable and hassle-free as possible!

Family "Know Before You Go" Guide

Our "Know Before You Go" guide will help you and your family navigate the festival with ease. This guide provides essential information on  performance locations, as well as tips for getting around, finding restrooms, and the Family Quiet Space.

Parking Information

To enhance your experience and make your visit as seamless as possible, we've developed a comprehensive parking guide to assist you in finding convenient parking options near festival venues. Below you'll find detailed information including addresses, costs, hours, and more for nearby parking locations.

Restroom Guide

We are committed to ensuring that all patrons have access to restrooms that meet their needs. Our guide helps you locate restrooms that are ADA accessible, gender-neutral with single occupancy, and equipped with a changing table. Use this resource to find the facilities that best suit your requirements during your festival visit.

ADA Accessibility

The link below will assist patrons who require ADA accessible venues. Explore all the shows available at these accessible venues.

Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Performances

Our relaxed performances are designed to create a more flexible and welcoming theatre experience for individuals who may benefit from adjustments to the traditional performance environment, including those with sensory sensitivities, autism, anxiety, or other disabilities.

At BorderLight, these performances may feature softer lighting and sound, relaxed expectations around movement and noise, and a supportive environment that allows audiences to engage in ways that feel comfortable to them.

Explore our Sensory-Friendly / Relaxed Performance offerings below.

ASL Interpretation

Select performances will feature American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, provided by The Heard, helping make BorderLight performances more accessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences.

Explore performances offering ASL interpretation below.

Questions, Concerns?

We're here to help. Contact us at accessibility@borderlightcle.org for additional assistance.