Venue Description

LIDO Festival takes place on the historic Lido Field in Tower Hamlets, East London. As a fan-first festival, we celebrate globally loved artists who take the lead on the event curation, alongside emerging talent, community engagement, and creativity at the heart of East London. As well as the music, we are also committed to sustainability and giving back to our local surroundings with our policies.

Accessibility

LIDO aims to create an inclusive festival for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent audiences and those with long-term physical and mental health conditions. We are proud to work closely with Attitude is Everything. In order to make everyone’s visit as enjoyable as possible, we have a number of accessible facilities available on site for those who need them. LIDO is a standing-only festival. Seating is available at the Main Stage Viewing Platform, the Ground Level Viewing Area and Stage 2. Platforms for those with pre-booked tickets only. If these areas are sold out at the time of booking it will not be possible to upgrade on the day.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.lidofestival.co.uk/info-details/accessibility/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.lidofestival.co.uk/info-details/accessibility/

Toilets

Accessible Toilets Dedicated and staffed accessible toilets are available at each Accessible Viewing Platform and at the First Aid & Welfare Area. Additional accessible toilets are located at each toilet block at the event. Changing Places Unit There will be a Changing Places Unit (HDU) situated at the sanitation point adjacent to the Main Stage Viewing Platform.

Staff

Access Manager Our dedicated Access Manager will be based at First Aid & Welfare, which also serves as our main Info Point for any access queries and is located near the main entrance. First Aid & Welfare will be clearly signposted on site and highlighted on the event map. The Access Manager will also be contactable on radio during the event.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

A Dog Spending Area for Assistance Dogs There is a spending area space reserved for assistance dogs, with water available for them as well. Access staff will be able to direct you to this space. Please speak to our staff if your dog is sensitive to sudden noises. If you are planning on bringing an assistance dog with you, please email the request within a reasonable time frame to access@lidofestival.co.uk