Accessibility

By consistently supporting both the artistic expression of people with disabilities and the inclusive experience of audiences, we continue to broaden who gets on stage, who tells their stories, and who participates in shaping the cultural landscape.

In the 2026–27 season, Robert Icke’s "Oedipus", Yiannis Niarros’ "2Β – Abduction and Observation", and Nikos Karathanos’ "Epos" are designed with accessibility in mind, with surtitles, audio description, sign language interpretation, and tactile tours. At the heart of this approach are the communities themselves—not merely as recipients but as co-creators of the process. The aim is not simply to ‘include’ people, but to co-create a culture that addresses them from the start.

In parallel, we continue to support artists with disabilities through professional training, networking, and international exposure through participation in workshops and residencies. Meanwhile, Europe Beyond Access, the largest European initiative to strengthen the participation of artists with disabilities in the performing arts, continues into its second implementation cycle (2024–2027), shaping a shared European space of inclusion, creativity, and professional empowerment. Onassis Stegi has been an active partner since 2018.

At Onassis Stegi, we don’t just build pathways to accessibility; we open up new perspectives for artistic participation and redefine who counts as a creator, an audience, or an institution. Through this ongoing reimagining, accessibility becomes a tool for equity, co-creation, and repositioning art at the center of social life.