Accessibility

2025 ADA GUIDE

Watershed is an accessible event, and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure you have access to event amenities. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our patrons. 

The following explains the services provided this year. Please read this informational guide thoroughly before sending an inquiry email. For any accessibility-related questions not answered in the guide, please email us at GorgeInfo@livenation.com. We will do our best to assist you and address your accessibility needs. 

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ada wristband for venue

Accessibility guests wishing to utilize some of the accessibility services at the Gorge, such as shuttle services, will be required to wear the appropriate wristband. This wristband is available on-site at our Guest Services locations. Wristbands are good for the entire event/weekend. One (1) companion wristband will be issued per accessibility guest. You will need to have an accessible placard in order to use the Accessibility parking and camping accommodations, with the owner of the placard present.

PARKING

Accessible Parking is located outside the main gates, enter Gate B. You will need to have an accessible placard in order to use the accessible parking and camping accommodations, with the owner of the placard present.

campgrounds

Accessible camping is available in both the Standard and Big Rig campgrounds. Big Rig camping does not offer shuttle transportation services due to being the closest to the front gate of the venue. The accessible area in Standard camping does provide a shuttle to and from the venue and back to the campground after the shows for the person in need of assistance and one companion. Accessibility wristband(s) will be asked to be shown in order to gain access to the accessibility shuttle services. 

TICKETING

All passes can be purchased online via WatershedFest.com. 

If you purchase GA Passes, please visit Guest Services at the venue entrance upon arrival to receive an ADA wristband and so they may assist. 

If you purchase VIP Club (21+), please visit the VIP Check in/Guest Services inside the VIP Club entrance so they may assist. 

venue

The natural terrain of the Gorge is rough and hilly. For those needing assistance, a special services vehicle can transport physically challenged patrons from the main gate to a drop off point close to the lower bowl. There is also a special shuttle vehicle available to transport disabled patrons from the ADA campground to the Amphitheatre. Space is limited to the one disabled guest and one aide/companion. At the conclusion of the show, shuttles from the venue back to the main entrance and campground are available.

hearing assistance

If you will need an American Sign Language interpreter for an event, please give us at least 2 weeks notice to secure. Guests who request an interpreter will need to pick up their tickets at will call. When the tickets are picked up we will introduce you to your interpreter for the evening and take you to your seats. There is no charge for interpreter services. Please call 206.607.3440 or email GorgeInfo@LiveNation.com to arrange for an interpreter for your visit. Guests that require assisted listening devices can contact our venue office prior to the event to arrange for a device. Please give us at least 2 days notice to arrange a hearing device.

additional information

  • Accessible Stations – If you have questions or need assistance we have a table staffed with customer service employees to help answer questions related to seating or other accommodations. These stations are located at the main entrance and in the Guest Service booth to the right of the main stage. 
  • Restrooms- The majority of Gorge restrooms are porta-potties, however the campground and venue do have Accessibility porta-potties as well, located at the bottom of the lower bowl.
  • Unexpected Needs – If you have had an injury or illness that prevents you from using the original seat you purchased we strongly recommend emailing GorgeInfo@livenation.com. We will have a very limited number of seats available on the day of the show for such issues, but we cannot guarantee we will be able to seat you. Please remember that accessible seating permits for the guest with the accessible need and one companion.
  • Concession Stands – All venue concession stands and merchandise stands are accessible. If you need additional assistance, please ask one of our crew members.
  • Medication Needs – If you need to enter with prescribed medication to be taken during the event, we require that all medication be in its original container with a name that is verifiable with a photo ID.  If you do not have a container with a name on it, we may request documentation that allows us to confirm the need for this medication as you enter the venue.  Please only bring what is required for the duration of the event.  We cannot store any type of medication.  Over-the-counter medication must be in its original packaging. 
  • Dietary Needs – The Gorge Amphitheatre takes pride in offering a variety of choices for guests with special dietary needs.  You may request to speak with a member of our Food & Beverage team with specific questions or concerns. While we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate dietary requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be able to meet all requests. Guests are allowed to bring in outside food in a clear, 1 gallon ziploc bag.
  • Service Animals- At The Gorge Amphitheatre, we have specific guidelines to ensure all guests, and their service animals are supported throughout their visit. Service animals are defined by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) as dogs or miniature horses that are trained to do work to perform tasks related to people with disabilities. The work or task the service animal is trained to do must directly relate to the person’s disability. Service animals must be housebroken. Service animals are required to behave and not repeatedly bark, growl, jump up on or lunge at other guests or employees. Corrective action must be taken if the service animal is not behaving appropriately.
  • Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Comfort animals, emotional support animals and therapy dogs are not listed as service animals under Title III of the ADA. This also applies to the other species of animals – wild, domestic, trained or untrained. The ADA requires the service animal to be under the control of the handler. This may include using a harness, leash or other tether. Our venue employees are not required to provide for, the care of or supervision of a service animal, including cleaning up after it. Service animals must remain on the floor and are not allowed on dining chairs or tables in our food and beverage locations. Live Nation and our operating partners have the right to deny access to a dog that disrupts our operations.

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