Festival Grounds
Accessibility
Bass Coast is committed to making the festival welcoming and accessible. Here's everything you need to know about amenities, accessible camping, and how to register for support.
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Important · 2026 Registration
Accessibility registration for 2026
Accessible Camping, Mobility Device, and Service Animal registration is open. Eligible attendees can complete the Accessibility Registration Form with details required by June 15.
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Amenities On Site
Washrooms
All-Gender · Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair-accessible all-gender porta-potties are located at 4 locations throughout the festival site. View their locations on the festival map.
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Grounds & Stages
All stages, workshop areas, bars, and first aid are accessible by wheelchair, though terrain varies across the site.
Terrain
Mixed Surfaces
The festival grounds consist of flat grassy fields, gravel roads, and dirt pathways. All stages, workshop areas, bars, and first aid are accessible by wheelchair — though it's bumpy in places, especially the gravel roads through the forest.
Seating
Limited · Throughout Site
Limited seating is located throughout the downtown festival site, at stages, and at various art installations.
Somewhere Stage
Fully Accessible
Mobility-accessible. Elevated viewing platform available.
Cabin Stage
Fully Accessible
Mobility-accessible. Elevated viewing platform available.
Slay Bay Stage
Fully Accessible
Mobility-accessible. Elevated viewing platform available.
Slowtempo Stage
No Viewing Platform
Stage is under 12" high and has no accessibility viewing platform. The dancefloor is wheelchair-accessible with turf over flat ground.
The Brain Stage
Fully Accessible
Hosted at Slowtempo. Wheelchair-accessible with some seating. Attendees with accessibility needs can be accommodated at the front.
Sky Bar
Stairs Only
All other bars are mobility-accessible. The Sky Bar is reached via two stories of stairs and is not wheelchair-accessible.
Viewing Platforms · Rules
Stage Viewing Platform Access
Elevated stage viewing platforms are available at designated stages for attendees with mobility needs and a companion who may need to see above the crowd.
- Companions may be asked to stand at the back of the viewing area if capacity is reached.
- Viewing areas are non-smoking and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Do not block the view of those at the back of the platform.
Camp B · Store & Showers
Across the River
The Camp B Store and Showers are located across the river from the festival grounds and accessible camping. There is a bridge to cross the river — the grade is determined when the bridge is built in June and varies year to year depending on land and river conditions.
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Accessible Camping
Accessible Camping is located near the Cantina Stage in the main festival field, with power for battery charging and a wheelchair-accessible porta-potty.
Entrance · A Gate
Check In on Arrival
Once approved for an Accessible Camping pass, check in at the A Gate. You'll receive your pass and directions to the Accessible Camping area.
Bring Shade
Minimal Natural Cover
The accessible camping area offers minimal to no natural shade. Bringing a shade structure or other suitable solutions can help create a comfortable and shaded space — preparing in advance supports a more enjoyable experience.
Eligibility
Accessible Camping Criteria
The Accessible Camping area is available to those who meet any of the following:
- Cannot walk without a brace, cane, crutch, lower-limb prosthetic device, or similar assistive device.
- Requires the assistance of a wheelchair or another individual.
- Has lung disease such that forced expiratory volume in one second is less than one litre.
- Holds a SPARC (Parking Permits for People with Disabilities) permit or license plate.
Registration · 2026
Accessibility Camping 2026
Accessibility Camping registration for 2026. Eligible individuals can complete the Accessibility form by June 15.
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Mobility Devices
We encourage all guests with mobility disabilities to use personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters.
Charging
Power at Accessibility Camping
If you need to recharge your motorised wheelchair, you may do so at the Accessibility Camping area. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.
Registration · 2026
Mobility Device Registration
Mobility device registration will reopen in 2026. Eligible individuals can complete the Accessibility form once it becomes available, with details required by June 15.
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Service Animals
Certified guide and service dogs are welcome on site and must be registered in advance.
Registration Required · 2026
Pre-Registration Required
Service animal registration will reopen in 2026. All service animals must meet the criteria below and be registered in advance via the Accessibility form once it becomes available.
Eligibility
Who's Welcome
Guide and service dogs certified by the BC Registrar's office are welcome on site and must be registered in advance. They must have legally required up-to-date vaccinations — documentation may be requested.
Companion, emotional support, or therapy animals are not permitted.
Handling Rules
Care & Control
Only certified guide and service dogs under proper care of their owners will be granted accreditation. The service animal must remain leashed or harnessed by their handler's side at all times. If a harness or leash impedes the service animal's work, the owner must be able to control the animal through other methods.
Animal Welfare
Hearing & Protective Gear
Appropriate animal protective gear (ear, foot, and/or eye protection) is recommended during the event, as long as it does not impede the dog's work. High decibel levels near or at stages may cause permanent hearing damage to the animal.
Responsibility
Owner Liability
Please be mindful of animal waste and dispose of it in refuse areas. Individuals with a guide or service dog are responsible and liable for any injury or damage caused by the animal.
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Sensory Experiences
If you're sensitive to noise, strobe lighting, or flashing visuals, here's what to expect at each stage.
Main Stages
Bass-Forward
Each main stage features loud bass-forward music. During nighttime sets there is moderate to heavy use of strobe lighting, lasers, and flashing lights.
Slowtempo Stage
Mellow & Strobe-Free
The Slowtempo Stage features mellow lighting throughout. No strobe lights are used at this stage.
Brain Workshops
Moderate Volume
The Brain Workshop stage has moderate volume levels appropriate for spoken-word and educational programming.
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Payment Systems
Cashless Locations
Bars, Ice, Showers & General Store
All Bass Coast Bars, Ice, Showers, and the General Store are cashless. Accepted payment methods include Interac Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Independent Vendors
Cash or Card
Independent food vendors and artisan vendors will continue to accept either cash or card at their own discretion.
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Need accessibility support?
Accessible Camping, Mobility Device, and Service Animal registration reopens in 2026. Complete the form by June 15 to secure your accommodation.
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