Advancing Access: Building More Inclusive Live Experiences

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Accessibility is entering a new phase, with inclusive design increasingly becoming a core part of how live experiences are built

• Tech and practical supports are widening participation, from haptics to hearing health, sensory resources, and ASL access

Accessibility in live events is entering a new phase, driven by advances in technology and a growing recognition that inclusive experiences allow more people to fully participate in live moments.

From haptic devices and sensory inclusion to hearing health initiatives and ASL access at festivals, the focus is on practical solutions that help more fans experience live moments fully:

Ticketmaster x OneCourt: Expanding Access for Blind and Low Vision Fans
Accessibility took center stage at Super Bowl 2026, where Ticketmaster and the NFL deployed OneCourt’s haptic devices to help blind and low-vision fans follow the action in real time through touch. The technology — already piloted during the regular season with teams including the Seahawks, Jaguars, 49ers, Falcons, and Vikings — builds on momentum across sports, including the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers becoming the first pro team to offer the devices at every home game. Through Ticketmaster’s partnership, OneCourt technology is now available at home games for nine NBA teams, expanding access to live sports nationwide.

Eargasm/CHC Initiative Promotes Hearing Health
In partnership with Eargasm, and the Center for Hearing and Communication, Live Nation distributed high fidelity earplugs and launched hearing health education to help prevent noise induced hearing loss across major tours, including the 2025 Vans Warped Tour.

KultureCity Partnership Certifies 25 Venues as Sensory Inclusive
Live Nation has partnered with KultureCity to certify 25 venues across the U.S. and Canada as Sensory Inclusive™, expanding access for fans with sensory needs. The largest partnership of its kind in live entertainment, the initiative is working to expand what inclusive fan experiences look like through trained staff, sensory bags, and quiet spaces.

ASL Interpreters At ACL Festival
At Austin City Limits Music Festival, ASL interpreter teams bring shows to life by conveying what the sound feels and looks like, using facial expression, movement, and rhythm. It’s about full access, so Deaf and hard of hearing fans can be part of the moment, not watching from the sidelines.