🎬 Take a look at these amazing submissions from young D/deaf creatives who took part in the Deaffest 2026 Clapperboard Challenge!
Inspiring, creative and imaginative – showcasing young people’s storytelling.
Explore the challenge: https://deaffest.co.uk/young-deaf-creatives-sign-in-style-with-your-own-clapperboard/
Please note for the evening events on Saturday 9 May at the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls:
- There is no on-site parking available for attendees.
- For wheelchair access, please see information here.
- Make sure you finish any food or drinks before entering the venue, as they aren’t permitted inside.
- A cloakroom is available at the box office.
- Security checks will take place on arrival. If you wear cochlear implant(s), the venue uses an Evolv system – please inform security if you have any concerns.
- SLR cameras are not permitted inside the venue.
- The venue is cashless; all bar payments must be made by card or contactless.
- Hot food will be available for purchase (subject to availability) in Wulfrun Bar Suite from 11:15pm to 2:15am. Check out the menu here!
Before you arrive:
- Get your tickets if you haven’t already – book here.
- Explore what’s happening at the festival – view the Deaffest 2026 programme.
- Want to join a workshop? Book your place in advance as spaces are limited. Check age ranges and use the map guide to find your sessions.
- Discover who’s hosting a stall at the Deaffest Stalls Fair.
- Need help planning your visit, including travel and accommodation? Find support information here.
- Check travel updates in advance (e.g. train strikes).
On the day:
- What to bring: your ticket confirmation (digital or printed), ID (for evening events), water, and weather-appropriate items (umbrella or suncream).
- You must have a wristband to enter Deaffest events. Please go to The George (Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV1 1LZ) and show your ticket confirmation email.
Opening times for The George:
- Friday 8 May 2026: 2:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday 9 May 2026: 8:00am – 8:00pm
You will receive a wristband and a Deaffest goody bag (subject to availability). Wristbands must be worn at all times and cannot be replaced if lost.
- Food will be available to purchase at Lockworks Cinema, University of Wolverhampton, and The Halls.
- Throughout the weekend, the Deaffest team, accredited photographers, and The Halls will be capturing photos and videos to help celebrate and share the festival. By attending, you may appear in festival content used by Deaffest and The Halls, as well as in photographers’ website. If you prefer not to be filmed or photographed, please email enquiries@deaffest.co.uk in advance with a recent photo so our team can identify you.
During the festival:
- Share your experience using @Deaffest and #SigninStyleatDeaffest
- Follow @Deaffest on Facebook and Instagram for live updates.
- We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. Please treat all attendees, staff, and performers with kindness and respect, celebrate diversity, respect personal boundaries and consent, and help care for the venues. Harassment, discrimination, or unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated – let’s look out for one another and make this a positive experience for all.
- To report any issues, please contact enquiries@deaffest.co.uk.
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