We want to make sure that all music lovers enjoy the Sick New World Texas experience! Click a short-cut or scroll down to each topic below:
Click a short-cut or scroll to each topic below:
- Getting There: ADA Parking and Entry
- Accessible Festival Entrances
- ADA Accessibility Center
- Accessible Viewing Areas
- Can I bring a companion to assist me?
- Wheelchair Accessibility & Other Powered Mobility Devices
- Accessible Restrooms
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Performances & Other Accessible Services
- Special Dietary & Prescription Medicine Needs
- Service Animals
- How can I ask an accessibility/ADA question?
Getting There: ADA Parking and Entry
Full ADA Parking and Entry accommodation details for 2026 are not yet available, but check back later! Sick New World Texas works to make sure that all festival fans have an enjoyable experience. We'll be adding the details in the coming months. For questions about ADA and Accessibility accommodations, please contact access-tx@sicknewworldfest.com
Accessible Festival Entrances
There are specially designated lanes at the Festival entrances for patrons in need of accommodations. Look for the signs with the international symbols of access above the accessible entrance lanes or ask a staff member to direct you to the lanes.
For questions about ADA and Accessibility accommodations, please contact access-tx@sicknewworldfest.com
ADA Accessibility Center
Full ADA and Accessibility accommodation details for 2026 are not yet available, but check back later! SNW Texas works to make sure that all festival fans have an enjoyable experience. We'll be adding the details in the coming months. For questions about ADA and Accessibility accommodations, please contact access-tx@sicknewworldfest.com
Accessible Viewing Areas
All tickets to the Festival are general admission, purchasing a separate accessible ticket is not necessary. Upon arrival, please visit the Access Center for information on the accessible viewing areas. Patrons in need of mobility accommodations or Deaf patrons can request an accessibility wristband at the Access Center. This wristband is to show Festival staff that the patron plus one companion is eligible to enter the accessible viewing areas or the Deaf areas. The accessibility wristband is non-transferable.
Viewing Area Wristband Policies
- All Festival attendees must have an event ticket for admission into the Festival
- ADA wristbands to access Accessible seated viewing platforms for those in need of mobility accommodations and ASL viewing areas are good for the whole weekend.
- Do NOT remove your wristband for the entire duration of the event. If your ADA wristband is damaged or removed, it can be replaced at the Access Center.
- One companion wristband will be issued for each accessible guest.
- If an accessible guest wants to switch their companion, please bring the old companion wristband to the Access Center to be reissued.
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Accessibility Program wristbands to access Accessible seated viewing platforms and ASL viewing areas are good for the whole weekend.
Only one companion will be admitted with each guest with an accessible viewing area wristband or - ASL viewing area wristband.
- The ASL viewing section(accessible by the ASL viewing wristband) is specifically designated for Deaf guests who use ASL (American Sign Language) and rely on visual interpretation of the performance. If you do not use ASL, the Festival offers assistive listening devices that may better suit your needs. Otherwise, please know that the Festival provides excellent sound coverage throughout the venue to enhance your experience.
- An accessible or ASL wristband does not guarantee a spot in the viewing areas
- Please note that both viewing areas have a limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot save or reserve seats or areas on the platform.
- Once it’s determined that an accessible or ASL viewing area is filled to capacity (including adequate aisle space for entering and exiting the area), the area will not be available for additional entry.
- The ASL (American Sign Language) dedicated pit/viewing area at a given stage will only be open for artist’s performances that are scheduled to have an American Sign Language interpretation.
- Signage will be placed at the Festival identifying all viewing areas for patrons with mobility limitations and patrons who are Deaf. Accessible viewing areas are marked with the International Symbol of Access on the Festival Map. To see the designated accessible viewing locations, please visit the Access Center for a map of the festival grounds or visit the map on the Festival help center (or the map on the official Festival app)
Can I bring a companion to assist me?
A companion is welcome at SNW Texas festival, but all festival attendees must purchase a festival ticket to enter. If you have any other questions or need anything else we will have staff available on-site at the Access Center.
Wheelchair Accessibility & Other Powered Mobility Devices
The Festival is wheelchair accessible but is a large venue with great distances between activities and attractions. It is outdoors and across city streets and pathways. Some travel is over natural terrain and terrain designed for motor vehicles. If it should rain, there could be mud.
The Festival does not provide personal care, golf cart rides, or push service of any kind or wheelchairs for rent or loan. Wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and three or four-wheeled scooters are allowed only for use by patrons in need of mobility accommodations. For safety reasons, requests to use other power-driven mobility devices will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Powered wheelchairs may also be charged at the Access Center. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.s and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible portable toilets are available at each bank of portable toilets throughout the Festival venue. Accessible restrooms may also be available near the accessible viewing platforms. Please visit the Access Center for a map of the festival grounds or the map on the official Festival help center to see the designated accessible restrooms.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Performances & Other Accessible Services
Check back closer to the festival for more information on the ASL program.
Additional Notes about American Sign Language Interpreted Performances Viewing:
- All Festival attendees must have an event ticket for admission into the Festival
- Upon arrival at the festival, if you are in need of American Sign Language accommodation, please stop by the Access Center to request an ASL wristband.
- Do NOT remove your wristband for the entire duration of the event. If your ADA/ASL wristband is damaged or removed, it can be replaced at the Access Center.
- One companion wristband will be issued for each accessible guest.
- If an accessible guest wants to switch their companion, please bring the old companion wristband to the Access Center to be reissued.
- Accessibility Program wristbands to access Accessible seated viewing platforms and ASL viewing areas are good for the whole weekend.
- Only one companion will be admitted with each guest with an accessible viewing area wristband or ASL viewing area wristband.
- The ASL viewing section (accessible by the ASL viewing wristband) is specifically designated for Deaf guests who use ASL (American Sign Language) and rely on visual interpretation of the performance. If you do not use ASL, the Festival offers assistive listening devices that may better suit your needs. Otherwise, please know that the Festival provides excellent sound coverage throughout the venue to enhance your experience.
- An accessible or ASL wristband does not guarantee a spot in the viewing areas.
- Please note that both viewing areas have a limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot save or reserve seats or areas on the platform.
- Once it’s determined that an accessible or ASL viewing area is filled to capacity (including adequate aisle space for entering and exiting the area), the area will not be available for additional entry.
- The ASL (American Sign Language) dedicated pit/viewing area at a given stage will only be open for artist’s performances that are scheduled to have an American Sign Language interpretation.
- Signage will be placed at the Festival identifying all viewing areas for patrons with mobility limitations and patrons who are Deaf. Accessible viewing areas are marked with the International Symbol of Access on the Festival Map. To see the designated accessible viewing locations, please visit the Access Center for a map of the festival grounds or visit the map on the Festival help center (or the map on the official Festival app)
Special Dietary & Prescription Medicine Needs
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Festival, but if a patron has special medical dietary restrictions, items will be allowed.
Patrons are allowed to bring their medically necessary materials and medications into the Festival, provided that all medicine has a prescription label with the patron’s name. Our personnel at the entry gates will verify the contents of any medically necessary materials. Out of concern for the festival staff who handle the trash, please dispose of your medical waste and syringes in the proper disposal, which is located at the medical tent. Please see the official Festival map for the location of the medical tent. Please do not dispose of these items in other trash bins at the Festival. Please email access-tx@sicknewworldfest.com with any additional questions.
Service Animals
Pets are not allowed within the Festival grounds. However, miniature horses and dogs, which have been trained to provide assistance to an individual as an official service animal are welcome. If accompanied by a service animal, you will be provided a Patron Notice of Responsibility for a Service Animal. Please enter through the accessible lane at either entrance.
How can I ask an accessibility/ADA question?
For any questions, please email: access-tx@sicknewworldfest.com. For effective communication (ASL), guided tours, assisted listening devices (ALD) requests, fill out this Request Form (coming soon!)