Accessibility

  • Physical Accessibility

    The Reie Festival takes place at 10 locations throughout Bruges’ city center, featuring both free and paid performances. Nearly all performances take place at wheelchair-accessible venues, with the exception of the ReieRoute and Ferry Tales, which take place on a boat.

    To help you prepare for your visit, you can consult our location guides for each site. There you’ll find practical information about how to get there, physical accessibility, (wheelchair-accessible) restrooms, and other important considerations.

    Location Fact Sheets:

  • About the Performances

    We want to make our performances as accessible as possible, not only physically but also in terms of content. That is why we ask all creators to provide additional information regarding, among other things, language use, sensory sensitivities, and potential content sensitivities.

    On the details page for each performance, you’ll find information about, for example, language level, spoken language, the presence of visual elements, the ability to come and go freely, and any other potential triggers such as loud noises, flashes of light, or disturbing images.

    We also share this information via a service email, which is sent a few days before the performance. Do you have any additional questions, or are you unsure whether a performance is suitable for your specific needs? Feel free to contact us at info@inenuitbrugge.be

  • with a visual impairment

    At the Reiefestival, we want to offer a different way to experience Bruges, including for visitors with visual impairments. That’s why we’ve selected two performances that focus on sound, immersion, and sensory experiences.

    • DRIFT is a meditative listening experience on and around the water where sound, silence, and mindfulness come together. During the performance, you’re invited to listen more intently and experience your surroundings in a different way. On Sunday, September 6, at 2:00 p.m ., visitors with visual impairments will also have the opportunity to explore the shells and instruments used in the performance up close through touch after the show.
    • KIOSK is also particularly well-suited: this audio walk takes you on a journey through Bruges’ hidden histories via stories, testimonials, and sounds, allowing you to experience the city by listening and using your imagination. People with visual impairments are advised to bring a guide due to the (potentially) narrow passageways along the walk.

  • with a hearing impairment

    We also want visitors with hearing impairments to be able to fully enjoy the Reiefestival. That’s why we provide additional support at various performances:

    • The Weight of Water – Saturday, September 5, at 4:30 p.m.
      This performance by Panama Pictures will be interpreted live by a VGT interpreter (Flemish Sign Language). While dancers, acrobats, and musicians bring the water to life, the entire soundscape is simultaneously translated into Flemish Sign Language. For visitors following the performance via VGT, we reserve specific standing and seating areas with an optimal view of the interpreter. Our staff will be on hand starting at 4:00 p.m. to personally guide you to these seats.
    • KIOSK: This performance is classified as language level 4. Because the experience is heavily based on an audio walk and spoken text, visitors can receive a printed version of the script if they wish. This allows, for example, visitors with hearing impairments to follow along with the text during the performance and thus get the most out of the experience.

    We’re continuing to work on making the festival experience as accessible as possible for everyone. We’ll share additional practical information about accessibility at each venue closer to the festival via our website.

  • Service Dogs

    Assistance dogs are welcome and always allowed, provided they are wearing a clearly identifiable harness. We provide drinking water and shaded areas where possible.