Hellfest | 18 > 21 June 2026 | Clisson

Led by a team of volunteers, Hellfest Productions has set up a system to make the Hellfest experience accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM) and people with disabilities (PWD).

Comprising five members when it was created in 2010, the team now has 90 members.

The system includes dedicated services and spaces. It represents an essential step in ensuring that Hellfest remains an event where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can fully enjoy the festival's unique musical and cultural experience.

Target audience

The PMR-PSH accessibility scheme is intended for people with temporary or permanent disabilities, whether:

Motor
Visual
Hearing
Mental
Cognitive
Psychological
Disabling illness

This scheme is exclusively for holders of disability, priority, parking, care, and emergency mobility inclusion cards. People with temporary disabilities or who do not yet have a disability or parking card can email their signed medical certificate in advance to [email protected] for review.

People who are temporarily affected by a physical problem or pregnant women who have difficulty walking or standing for long periods of time can use the dedicated corridors to make it easier to get around.

→ Pregnant people: it is not recommended to attend the festival if you are in the late stages of pregnancy (beyond 7 months). High noise levels can pose a risk to the fetus's hearing, and the environment (crowds, prolonged standing, walking) can cause fatigue or significant stress.

OUR SERVICES

Reception & PRM/PWD Accreditation

Access to services requires PRM/PSH accreditation. To obtain this, you must go to the PRM/PSH reception desk located near the festival entrance:

A signed medical certificate dated within the last 3 months
Specific accreditation will be issued on site, tailored to the needs of the person with a disability.
The person with a disability may be accompanied by another person, who will be issued with accreditation depending on the situation.

A PRM/PSH accessibility guide provides all the relevant practical information. It is written in Easy to Read and Understand (FALC) format. It is also printed in Braille.

Our website is equipped with the digital solution: LISIO Web Engagé to facilitate your reading and navigation.

A Facebook page provides you with news about the system.

Parking and drop-off points for people with reduced mobility

Parking spaces and drop-off points for people with reduced mobility are located near the festival entrance
Access by online reservation (form available from mid-April)
Access reserved for people with reduced mobility who have a mobility inclusion card
Limited number of spaces

Access to the site and circulation

Dedicated entrances for people with reduced mobility/disabilities - fast access corridors.
Stabilized pathways and adapted signage.
Teams are aware of accessibility issues and are available to assist visitors.

Rest area for people with reduced mobility and disabilities

Next to the reception area for people with reduced mobility and disabilities, there is a rest area offering the following services:

Rest area
Medicine storage
Electric charging point
Wheelchair repair kit
Medical equipment loan: wheelchair, walker, cane, (...) (subject to availability)
Reception for festival-goers with reduced mobility and their companions who already have a wristband

PRM platforms in front of the stages

PRM platforms are installed in front of the main stages (Mainstages, Warzone, Valley, Altar, Temple):

Priority access: access reserved for PRM-accredited persons and assistants (+ accompanying persons depending on platform traffic)
Limited capacity to ensure comfort and safety
Adapted and equipped visibility
Equipment loan: UV protection umbrellas, noise-canceling headphones, battery chargers, electrical outlets, etc.
PRM toilets, water points, and first aid stations nearby

Adapted toilets

PRM toilets located throughout the site
Regular maintenance
Clear signage

Accessible camping

A PRM camping area is available at the festival entrance, subject to availability:

Adapted walkways
Accessible toilets for people with reduced mobility
Proximity to essential services
Luggage transport assistance (subject to availability and reservation at the rest area for people with reduced mobility and disabilities)

Adapted services

Specific services are offered according to needs:

Hearing impairment: volunteers who are experts in French Sign Language, signed presentation videos, loan of immersive vests
Visual impairment: audio description of concerts (program available mid-May), an audio-described tour of the festival site (discovery of the scenography and works of art), loan of immersive vests
Cognitive and psychological disabilities: loan of noise-canceling headphones, a rest room, psychological counseling rooms, etc.

Special needs

If you have special needs (medical equipment, specific assistance, health constraints, etc.), our team is at your disposal to help you prepare for your visit.

OUR COMMITMENTS

A true laboratory for research and experimentation, the festival teams work every year to continuously improve accessibility, in collaboration with the audiences concerned and specialized partners. Hellfest is a festival for everyone.

Some figures:

Number of volunteers: 90
Number of people welcomed by the PMR PSH scheme in 2025: 2,160 people, including 1,160 people with disabilities (900 of whom have reduced mobility) and 1,000 carers and companions.