Accessibility
Open House Lisboa is a festival open to everyone. Our aim is to make the experience as inclusive as possible. We believe architecture is discovered through all the senses — by touching, listening, breathing, and moving through spaces.
Accessible visits
The Open House Lisboa programme always includes visits adapted to different needs, developed in partnership with Locus Acesso, who also support the training of the volunteer team:
- For D/deaf visitors — visits with Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) interpretation;
- For blind or low-vision visitors, or people with cognitive disabilities — tactile and audio-described visits, using clear and accessible language;
- For neurodivergent visitors, people with other specific needs, seniors, and families with babies or young children — relaxed visits, with a slower pace, adapted communication, and access to outdoor areas.
These visits are identified on each venue’s page, where you can find schedules and participation details.
Advance registration is required via acessibilidadel@trienaldelisboa.com or by phone (details announced in the programme).
Physical access
On each venue’s page, under General Information, you will find details about accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility:
- Total access;
- Partial access — some areas may present physical barriers (such as steps or no accessible toilet);
- Restricted access — the space has significant physical barriers and is not adapted.
You can also filter venues by accessibility using the search options on the Open House Lisboa website.
Year-round
Before or after the event, you can explore our accessible content year-round. We recommend the sound walk through the Alvalade neighbourhood, narrated by Tomás Wallenstein, with audio description developed in collaboration with Locus Acesso. You can listen at home or follow the route on site, accompanied if needed.
