A policy has been developed to ensure that persons with special needs have easier
access to the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal site for outdoor shows.
We’re proud to offer installations adapted to mobility-impaired persons. While installations
on Ste. Catherine Street may be difficult to access, our staff will be more than
glad to offer assistance.
- Access to Place des Arts and the PDA esplanade
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The Place des Arts esplanade (the area at the top of the stairs) can be accessed
via De Maisonneuve Boulevard just east of Jeanne-Mance Street, through the path
marked "chemin de la Reine". Click here for more information on the means of access for
Place des Arts and Maison symphonique de Montréal.
- Access for mobility-impaired persons
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Shows are accessible to anyone with a permanent or temporary mobility impairment,
including persons using a manual or electric wheelchair, a three- or four-wheel
scooter, a white cane, crutches, a walker or a guide dog.
Main stage designated area - Place des Festivals
A specially designated area for mobility-impaired persons has been set up near the
main stage on the Place des Festivals. This area includes 10 wheelchair spaces,
with room for one companion per space. These spaces may be reserved for shows starting
at 9:30 p.m. The following guidelines apply:
- Mobility-impaired persons may reserve a space by calling the Info-Jazz line at 514
871-1881 or 1 888 515-0515.
- Reservations are accepted 72 hours in advance. Persons who reserve but are unable
to attend are asked to notify an Info-Jazz agent so that their spaces can be reassigned
to someone else.
- Only one reservation per person (plus companion) will be accepted per call.
- Reservation requests made via voice mail will not be accepted. Please make sure
you speak to an agent.
Persons with reservations are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before
the start of the show, or the reserved space may be assigned to someone else. Please
note that this space is only accessible as of 6 p.m.
Ste. Catherine and Jeanne-Mance stage designated area
A specially designated area for mobility impaired persons has also been set up near
the big stage at the corner of Ste. Catherine and Jeanne-Mance Streets.
Offering a partially obstructed view, this area located
on the Place des Arts Esplanade includes five wheelchair spaces, with room for one
companion per space. Access is free. No reservations are accepted.
- Adapted restrooms
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Rows of portable restrooms are distributed throughout the site. Each restroom features
an access ramp and an adapted toilet.
- More information
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Please contact the Info-Jazz line at 514 871-1881 or 1 888 515-0515 if you have
any questions concerning access to the site for mobility-impaired persons.