Accessibility

Event: You Are Here Gala(h) 2025

General information

Contact name

Ketura Budd or Nick Delatovic

Contact number

0450 904 282 / 0423 535 369

Entry instructions

The entrance to Dissent is from City Walk, near the carousel in the middle of Civic. Dissent is located between CommBank and a massage parlour. There is only one entrance through the front door, which has a 5mm lip, a slight incline, and some cracked tiles. The doorway is wide enough for most wheelchairs to move through, but not turn around in. The door will be chocked open throughout the event.

Toilet location

Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets at Dissent. The closest accessible toilet is the outdoor public toilet at the bus interchange, approximately 200 meters away. Turn right when you exit the venue and continue past King O'Malley's pub and across the street. The outdoor public accessible toilet is housed in a metallic structure. The Canberra Centre has accessible public toilets and will be open til about 8:30pm. Please ask one of our friendly FOH staff if you need assistance finding an accessible toilet.

About the Venue

Dissent Bar & Cafe is Canberra's newest live music venue, in the heart of the CBD. The venue entrance is accessible, however, accessible bathrooms are not available at the venue. The closest accessible toilet is the outdoor public toilet at the bus interchange, approximately 200 meters away. The Canberra Centre has accessible public toilets and will be open til about 8:30pm. The closest parking is the multistory car parks at the Canberra Centre. The city bus interchange is a few minutes walk from the venue, as the city tram stop. Age limit: 18+ Dress code is BIRDS - we encourage you to get frocked up, feathered and fabulous in your cutest DIY outfit, ready to hit the pink carpet!