My Chemical Romance - Summer Sessions
5
5
Date of visit: July 2026
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Excellent
We saw My Chemical Romance in Glasgow, our first gig as a family! I had to get a Nimbus card, navigate a webform and wait a few weeks to get a space on the access platform but it was painless. The set up at this Summer Sessions gig was sensible. The accessible entrance was separate to the main entrance, with the street outside being used as an accessible pick up and drop off. Temporary ramps were used where necessary and plastic matting was placed throughout the main routes. The platform had three tiers, ground level - in the main crowd but separated by fencing, first and second tier, with folding chairs provided as needed. Ramps with handrails and landings lead to the platforms. We chose to sit on the first. What I didn't appreciate was the two loud folks behind us, shouting and swearing as we waited for the band to come on, and asserting that they didn't care about the no smoking/vaping sign and would vape if they wanted. They stood up, blocking the view of others, Security was on them quickly. They got told politely to either sit down or go elsewhere. Four songs in, they left. A wheelchair user nearby also told someone off for the same thing. The message is clear, on the accessible platform, sit down! Live captioning was provided. The area also had a sensory tent and a Changing Places van (Pamiloo) provided by PAMIS. There was also a bar in this space, serving Koparberg and Budweiser (a horrible beer in my opinion) and soft drinks. If given the choice between Budweiser and nothing, I'll have a double nothing, please. Free tea and coffee is available. Food could be ordered using a QR code on signs nearby and is brought to you by volunteer staff, a Starlink WiFi service is available. The one downside was not having access to a merch tent or remote ordering service. I spoke to Louise, who is in charge of accessibility, who confirmed they're seeking a solution. MCR put on a great show, and I would definitely go to other Summer Sessions events.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
Accessible facilities: Single-level venue, Step-free entrance, Seating at regular intervals, Step-free access to most areas
Parking & Transport
Good
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
Mosspark Boulevard was used as a pick up and drop off zone. Parking is available but only if you're lucky enough to get it, as it is limited
Accessible facilities: Drop-off or pick up point
Accessible Toilets
Good
Facilities: Changing Places toilet, Accessible toilet
Staff
Excellent
From ticket staff to assistance staff, everyone was great.
