Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Accessibility in Live Events: A Right, Not a Luxury
In India, many live events are not accessible to people with disabilities.
This is because some people think that accessibility is a luxury and not a basic need.
Also, many event organizers do not think about people with disabilities when they plan events.
This is not fair because everyone should have the right to enjoy public spaces and events.
Some events, like the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa and Coldplay's 2025 concert, are doing a good job of making their events accessible.
But there is still a lot of work to be done to make sure that all events are accessible to everyone.
It's important to remember that accessibility is not just about being kind, it's about giving everyone the chance to participate and enjoy life.
Many live events in India are not accessible to people with disabilities, treating accessibility as a luxury rather than a basic requirement.
Attitudinal barriers and lack of intent from event organizers contribute to the exclusion of people with disabilities from public spaces.
Some events, like the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa and Coldplay's 2025 concert, have successfully implemented accessibility features.
Making live events accessible is both socially just and economically sound, benefiting both people with disabilities and event organizers.
India has strong legislation for disability rights, but its implementation, especially in events, remains poor.
- Who
- People with disabilities, event organizers, and the general public.
- What
- The lack of accessibility in live events for people with disabilities.
- When
- Nearly a decade after the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act came into force.
- Where
- India, with examples from Delhi and Goa.
- Why
- Due to attitudinal barriers, practical concerns, and lack of intent to include people with disabilities.
- Primary Category
- SOCIETY
- Secondary Category
- Disability Rights
- Tertiary Category
- Accessibility
- Quaternary Category
- Live Events
- Legislation
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Accessible Concert Example
- Coldplay's 2025 concert with vibration jackets
- Accessible Event Example
- Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa
- Accessible Event Example
- India Art Fair with tactile and Braille artworks