SAF Accessibility Guide 2023

Discover the Magic Together!

General Info

Welcome to Serendipity Arts Festival – where art, culture, and accessibility blend together seamlessly! Get ready to embark on a journey of creativity, inclusivity, and serendipitous moments from December 15th to 23rd in the vibrant city of Panaji, Goa. Embracing inclusivity and accessibility, this festival is thoughtfully designed to ensure that everyone can engage with the magic of art. Immerse yourself in a diverse spectrum of creative expressions, from Visual Arts and Performing Arts to Music, Theatre, Craft and the Culinary Arts, all showcased in a welcoming and barrier-free environment. Join us in celebrating the beauty of art without boundaries at Serendipity Arts Festival, where creativity knows no limits.

Accessible Arrival

- Accessible Transportation: Serendipity Arts Festival is spread across the city of Panjim. All our festival venues offer accessible transportation options, including wheelchair-accessible taxis and shuttle services. Our shuttles will take you to various venues throughout the day every half an hour between 9am-10pm. To know more about the pickup/drop locations, reach out to our nearest help desk or volunteers.

Inclusive Venues

- Venue Accessibility: All festival venues are designed with accessibility in mind. Ramps, elevators (as available), wheelchairs and clear signage ensure easy movement for everyone.

Sensory-Friendly Spaces:

- Need a break from the sensory overload? Visit SENSES LAB curated by Access For ALL- our designated sensory-friendly zones for a calming retreat. Look out for our volunteers for any assistance.

Multisensory Accessible Artistic Experiences:

- Multisensory Installations: Dive into art with all your senses! Many installations are designed to be experienced through touch, sound, and sight, making art come alive for everyone.

- Braille and Tactile Artworks: Enhance your experience at the exhibitions spaces with braille guide, tactile artworks and braille text to understand the intricacy of the works that are on display.

Interactive Workshops:

Adaptive Workshops: Our interactive workshops cater to all abilities. Join hands-on sessions where everyone can create and express themselves freely. To know more about the programs/ workshops at the festival visit calendar on our website.

Culinary Delights:

- Diverse Menu Options: Savor the flavor! Food vendors offer a variety of options, including vegan and dietary-specific choices. Please get in touch with our food stall vendors in case of any assistance.

- Accessible Seating: Dining areas provide comfortable seating for all, ensuring an enjoyable culinary experience.

Accessibility Ambassadors

- Look out for our friendly Accessibility Ambassadors in bright green jackets. They're here to assist, guide, and answer any questions you might have.

Mindful Information

- Accessible Festival Maps: Get your hands on accessible festival maps that highlight accessible routes, restrooms, and facilities.

- Online Resources: Visit our website for pre-festival information, accessibility details, and to plan your visit.

At Serendipity Arts Festival, every person and every experience matters.

Let's celebrate art, culture, and accessibility in the heart of Goa!

Sales Tax- Visual art exhibitions, Workshop space

Multistorey building, ground floor wheelchair accessible
Visual art projects with sound and bright lights (warning disclaimer outside the exhibition room)
First floor accessible (No elevator)
Drinking water available, however carry your own bottles
No parking available
Relaxed Viewing - 10 to 11 am dedicated for Kids
Quiter times- Weekdays between 11 to 1 pm
Basic First aid facility available
Wheelchairs available on site.
Pet friendly
Registration required
No tickets required
Washrooms available
Artworks cannot be touched
Air Conditioned Rooms

Multi-level parking- Theatre and dance-movement performances on third floor and terrace areas

Activated between- 16th to 22nd December- 6 to 10 pm
Wheelchair accessible
ALERT - Sound and bright lights
Drinking water available however carry your own bottles
Parking available
FnB Outlets not available
Basic First aid facility available
Pet friendly
Ticketing for few theatres and performances
Washrooms not available, nearest- Excise and PWD building
Not an Air Conditioned space

Azad Maidan- Exhibition space/ Craft

Ground level exhibition space with wheelchair accessibility.
Indoor space with different sections with variation in lights, hanging exhibits
Selfie points within each section.
Open courtyard in the middle with seating options
No registration fees for Workshops & Performances.
Dates of Workshops: December 17,18,19,20 & Performances from December 16-20
Crowded and noisier during weekends
Quiter times- 1 to 3.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Relaxed Hours - 10 to 11 am dedicated for Kids
Air-Conditioned space
Registration required but no ticketing (free show)
Tactile Artworks for a few exhibits on display can be touched (mentioned near the artworks)
No FnB available at the venue
Basic First aid facility available
Space is not pet friendly
Drinking water available however carry your own bottles

Art Park- Sustainable (flea) market, workshops and Installation projects

Wheelchair accessible – uneven natural surface
Open air space with natural light
Music and theatre performances between 11 am to 10 pm.
Crowded space
Drinking water available however carry your own bottles
Sunny during the day
Portable washrooms available
Nearest Accessible parking at OLD GMC
FnB Outlets
Children's area and workshops space
Basic First aid facility available
Pet friendly
Registration required
No ticketing required
Open Air Space
Quiter time- 11 to 11.30 am

Santa Monica Jetty- Music performances

Santa Monica Jetty- Music performances
Wheelchair accessible, Unstable space
Can cause nausea and water sickness
Drinking water not available
Nearest parking space- Jetty parking lawn
Open air space with natural light
Basic First aid facility available
Not Pet friendly
Registration Required
Ticketed performances
Washroom facility not available

Old PWD Complex

Multistorey building, ground floor wheelchair accessible
Sensory Warning - Visual art projects with Sound and bright lights (warning disclaimer outside the exhibition room)
Drinking water available however carry your own bottles
FnB Outlets
Outdoor seating and Cafe
Backyard stage with music performances
Quiter times- Weekdays between 11 to 3 pm
Basic First aid facility available
Wheelchairs available
Pet friendly
Registration required
Ticketing for a few performances
No ticket for visual art exhibition
Washrooms available
Artworks cannot be touched
Air Conditioned Rooms
Relaxed Hour -10 to 11 am dedicated for Kids.

Samba Square- Exhibition Space/ craft

Ground level exhibition space with wheelchair accessibility.
Quiet space
Room with bright lights
Crowded and noisier during weekends
Quiter times- 1 to 3.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Air Conditioned space
Seating space available outdoors
Registration required but no ticketing
Exhibits on display can be touched
No FnB available at this venue
Nearest washroom facility- Municipal Garden
Basic First aid facility available
Not a pet friendly, 10 to 11 am dedicated for Kids
Drinking water available however carry your own bottles

ESG Complex - Talks and film screening, exhibition and theatre performances
Sensory Warning - Dark space with Low lights
Accessible space
Drinking water available however carry your own bottles
Nearest Accessible parking at Old GMC Complex
Basic First aid facility available
Registration required
Washrooms available on first floor, Air-Conditioned Space
Not a pet friendly space

Old Gmc- Visual art exhibitions, theatre and performances, Workshop space

Multistorey building, ground floor wheelchair accessible
Sensory Warning - Visual art projects with sound and bright lights (warning disclaimer outside the exhibition room)
First floor not accessible (No elevator)
Drinking water available however carry your own bottles
Accessible parking
FnB Outlets
Children's area outdoor
SENSE LAB – inclusive art workshops and sensory rest space
Relaxed Hours - 10 to 11 am dedicated for Kids
Quiter times- Weekdays between 11 to 3 pm
Basic First aid facility available
Wheelchairs available
Pet friendly space
Registration required
Ticketing for a few performances
No ticket for visual art exhibitions
Washrooms available
Artworks cannot be touched
Air Conditioned Rooms

The Arena/ Nagalli Hills Ground

Activated during 7 to 10 pm every day

Ground level perfomance space with wheelchair accessible and accessible parking
Accessible washrooms available
Trigger Warning - Crowded space with loud sound levels and lights
FnB outlets, Seating space available
Ground level perfomance space