WOMEX is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to fully participate and enjoy the event. This page contains information to assist you in organising your visit, such as an overview of accessibility features at the WOMEX venues in Tampere and services available to accommodate the specific needs of participants.

CONTACT

If you would like further information on venue accessibility and facilities, please get in touch with inclusion@womex.com.

TICKETS

All venues offer wheelchair spaces in designated areas. These are limited and reserved on a first come-first served basis.

Personal Assistant tickets are available for anyone who requires support to attend the event. These should be requested in advance. For specific access requests, please email inclusion@womex.com before buying your ticket.

VENUE INFORMATION

TAMPERE HALL 

ADDRESS: Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

All of Tampere Hall’s auditoriums, rooms, and public areas are wheelchair-accessible. There are threshold ramps in all doorways and the entrances have automatic doors. Please see here for further visualised information on accessible entrances and parking.

Designated wheelchair spaces in the auditoriums are available. However, please be aware that, due to the unreserved nature of showcase auditoriums and depending on demand, delegates may need to wait for a space to become available.

Tampere Hall offers mobility aids to those who require them. Please consult the staff at the Tampere Hall Info Counter at the entrance of the venue in case of need.

Theatre Stage (Main Auditorium) is accessible via levels 1 and 2. The Daycase / Northern Connections Stage can be accessed via level 2. Multiple lifts (some with braille) are available to facilitate access to all floors.

The Main Auditorium and the Small Auditorium are equipped with induction loop technology.

Nursing rooms and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are available on all floors. Gender-neutral bathrooms are available on levels 1-3.

Please see here for further visualized information about the entrances and parking possibilities.

Please visit Tampere Hall’s accessibility page for specific information.

ARTHOUSE CINEMA NIAGARA

ADDRESS: Kehräsaari B B, 33200 Tampere

The cinema offers no automatic doors, however, the staff will assist in the limitedly accessible entrance. Wheelchair-accessible toilets and an induction loop in the cinema are provided.
Designated wheelchair spaces are available, but limited. Please arrange wheelchair spaces, access for accompanying persons, and/or other needs beforehand via e-mail to pek@elokuvakeskus.fi

Please visit Arthouse Cinema Niagara’s accessibility page for more information.

OLYMPIA

ADDRESS: Satakunnankatu 10, 33100 Tampere

The concert hall of Olympia is accessible via lift, with volunteers available on-site to assist. The lift has a limited capacity. Please contact the volunteers on-site at Olympia to assist you or get in touch with us in advance via inclusion@womex.com in case of large wheelchairs.

No wheelchair-accessible toilets are offered at Olympia.

Designated wheelchair spaces can be arranged on-site or in advance via inclusion@womex.com. However, please be aware that, due to the unreserved nature of showcase auditoriums and depending on demand, delegates may need to wait for a space to become available.

PAJA KONGRESSI

ADDRESS: Ratapihankatu 43, 33100 Tampere

The Torni Stage at Paja Kongressi is one of the WOMEX venues for evening Showcases.

Paja Kongressi offers wheelchair-accessible entrances as well as lifts. Wheelchair-accessible toilets and a unisex bathroom are available.

Designated wheelchair spaces are available. However, please be aware that, due to the unreserved nature of showcase auditoriums and depending on demand, delegates may need to wait for a space to become available.

Rooms for breastfeeding or nursing can be easily arranged by contacting the staff on-site.

TAVARA-ASEMA

ADDRESS: Ratapihankatu 33, 33100 Tampere

Tavara-asema ensures accessibility via wheelchair to the entire ground floor (stage level), which includes cloakroom, bar, and wheelchair-accessible toilets. All of the venue’s bathrooms are gender-neutral. There are no lifts leading to the first floor.

Designated wheelchair spaces are available. However, please be aware that, due to the unreserved nature of showcase auditoriums and depending on demand, delegates may need to wait for a space to become available.

Rooms for breastfeeding or nursing can be easily arranged by contacting the staff on-site.

Please visit Tavara-asema’s accessibility page for further information.
To get to the venue via car, there is an accessible drop-off and pick-up point available for access via Murtokatu. However, due to multiple construction sites around the venue, arriving by car might take some more time than usual. Please consult the WOMEX App for an updated Tampere map (including construction info) or get in touch with the venue via e-mail to tavara-asema@kulttuurikamari.fi.