The Festival offers American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for select performances.
Requesting ASL Interpretation
Guests requesting interpretation for specific performances should submit an Effective Communication Request Form.
Requests should be submitted no later than: September 2, 2026
While every effort will be made to accommodate requests, interpretation availability cannot be guaranteed for requests received after the deadline.
A schedule of interpreted performances will be posted closer to the event. Special Dietary Needs & Prescription Medicine
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Festival, but if a patron has special medical dietary restrictions, items will be allowed. Email access@aclfestival.com for more information.
Patrons are allowed to bring their medically necessary materials and medications into the Festival, provided that all medicine has a prescription label with the patron’s name. Our personnel at the entry gates will verify the contents of any medically necessary materials. Out of concern for the festival staff who handle the trash, please dispose of your medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal, which is located at the medical tent. Please see the official Festival map for the location of the medical tent. Please do not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the Festival.
ASL (American Sign Language) Viewing Areas
Guests utilizing ASL (American Sign Language) services should visit the Access Center upon arrival to receive an ASL wristband.
How do I obtain an ASL wristband?
Upon arriving at the Access Center, please let a member of the accessibility team know that you are requesting ASL accommodations. An ASL team member will assist you with a registration process to sign up for your requested accommodation. This registration process requires the use of American Sign Language.
Once the process is completed, you may be issued an ASL wristband, which allows access to designated ASL viewing areas during interpreted performances.
ASL wristbands are valid for the entire Festival weekend. Please do not remove your wristband during the event. If your wristband becomes damaged or is removed, visit the Access Center for assistance.
ASL Viewing Areas
ASL (American Sign Language) viewing areas:
- Are available only during performances scheduled to have ASL interpretation
- Operate on a first-come, first-served basis
- May reach capacity during popular performances
- Allow one companion per guest with an ASL wristband
Please note:
- This accommodation is designed only for those guests in need of American Sign Language as an accommodation.
- An ASL wristband does not guarantee access to a viewing area if the area has reached capacity.
- ASL services are generally not provided between scheduled interpreted performances.
- ASL viewing area is not open when there are no scheduled interpreted performances.
- Guests may bring their own interpreter for assistance throughout the Festival; however, interpreters must also possess a valid paid Festival ticket.
- ASL viewing locations and interpreted performance schedules are available through the Festival app, Festival Help Center, and the Access Center.