Accessibility Guide
We want everyone to be able to enjoy our event experience, so here is more information about the venue’s accessibility so you can properly prepare for your visit.
Accessible entrance
State of the Open Home 2026 takes place in TivoliVredenburg. The building is large, with multiple halls and rooms on different floors, where programs can take place simultaneously. The most accessible entrance is on Vredenburgkade next to the Singel canal (see image for reference). From here you can access the main hall, where you will find the State of the Open Home registration desk. There you will be welcomed by one of our staff members or TivoliVredenburg employees, who can also guide you to the location of our event if you wish.
State of the Open Home event areas
Our program takes place across three floors of the building. Here is a summary of these areas to help you plan your journey:
- K.F. Hein Foyer (Floor 5): This is one of our networking areas. It includes spacious zones for socializing and has great views of the city. You can reach this floor via the escalators from the central hall. If you need assistance, please see the “Mobility assistance” section below.
- Pandora Foyer (Floor 6): This is our second networking area, located on the floor below the main stage. It includes its own bar, accessible toilet, and more city views. Like the K.F. Hein Foyer, it is accessed via escalators.
- Pandora Hall (Floor 7): This is the area where the main program with audience will take place. The hall is accessible for visitors with disabilities. While escalators reach the sixth floor, there are two flights of regular stairs from the Pandora Foyer to the Pandora Hall. If you have difficulty with stairs, please see the “Mobility assistance” section below regarding elevator access.
Mobility assistance
All guests with accessibility needs will be welcomed at the registration desk, where a TivoliVredenburg staff member will provide an access pass for the elevator and/or clear a verbal explanation of the routing and facilities, along with printed instructions showing the different floors and directions. If needed, a staff member can assist you upon arrival and guide you directly to the event areas.
Inside Pandora Hall, we will reserve clearly marked wheelchair-accessible spaces in the audience zone. If you are attending in a wheelchair or require a reserved space, please let us know in advance at events@openhomefoundation.org so we can ensure these arrangements are ready for you.
Pandora Hall will have non-allocated seating for all ticket holders. Our networking foyers (K.F. Hein and Pandora) feature a mix of seating and floor space. If you have difficulty standing for long periods or would like assistance, please contact us, or speak to a staff member on-site.
Officially trained assistance dogs are welcome by the venue, but please let us know in advance if you’ll be bringing yours along so we can give you guidance on issues like the noise and light levels of the event.
If you have any other accessibility support requests, please contact us in advance at events@openhomefoundation.org. We will work with the TivoliVredenburg team to help with the specific type of support you need.