How to get there?

Poznań is well connected in terms of public transport and micromobility. Events taking place here are accessible by various means of transport.

By public transport

• by bus – the “Zamek” bus stop is located 550 meters from the theater; on Aleje Niepodległości Street
• by tram – the “27 Grudnia” tram stop is located 70 meters from the theater, at 27 Grudnia; Plac Ratajskiego tram stops are located 300 meters from the theater, at Plac Cyryla Ratajskiego; The “Ratajczaka” tram stop is located 300 meters from the theater, on Świętego Marcina Street.

By car

It is not possible to drive right to the entrance to the theater

Parking: the theater is located in the Śródmieście Paid Parking Zone, valid from Monday to Friday, from 8.00-20.00 and on Saturdays from 8.00-18.00. Parking fees are paid at parking meters located on the street (some parking meters only accept coins) or via the application. The nearest parking spaces are located approximately 50 m from the theater, on Kantaka Street, and approximately 200-300 meters, on Ratajczaka street and 3 Maja street. Additionally, there are three paid parking lots nearby: 50 meters away – parking on 27 Grudnia at the highlander stands near Okrąglak; 100 meters away there is a parking lot on Ratajczaka street, at number 44; 200 meters away – Plac Wolność underground parking lot.
Parking spaces for people with disabilities: the nearest envelopes are 50 meters from the theater, on Kantaka Street; 150 meters from the theater, on 3 Maja street and another one next to the Arkadia building from Nowowiejskiego Street and on Nowowiejskiego Street itself, close to the intersection with Plac Wolności. Parking for authorized cars in paid parking zones designated for disabled people is free of charge. If the envelope is occupied, you may park your vehicle in a parking space directly adjacent to the occupied space.

Scooter

In Poznań there are electric scooter rentals operated by operators such as Uber/Lime, Bolt or Dott. However, there is an obligation to leave the scooter at Hop&go mobility points, marked with information plates with a blue bubble and the white inscription “Hop&go”. The obligation to leave rented scooters at the points presented above applies to areas covered by the Śródmieście Paid Parking Zone and the Paid Parking Zone, i.e. the Old Town, Jeżyce, Wilda, Łazarz, Ostrów Tumski, Śródka and Piotrów. Failure to leave the scooter at the designated Hop&go point will result in the inability to terminate the rental and the fee will continue to be charged. In locations outside paid parking zones, it is recommended to leave shared equipment at Hop&go points, but this is no longer obligatory.

More information and the locations of Hop&go points can be found on the website of the Municipal Roads Authority in Poznań: Micromobility

By bike

Poznań is well connected with bicycle paths. There are over 138 kilometers of bicycle paths and over 97 kilometers of pedestrian and bicycle paths in Poznań. However, the Poznań City Bike rental system no longer operates. Bicycle racks are located right next to or in close proximity to the Hop&go points described above in the Scooters section.

By taxi

There are several taxi companies operating in Poznań. Information about them and their telephone numbers can be found on the official website of the city of Poznań: TAXI corporation in Poznan.

Taxis for people with disabilities are provided by Hanna Florczak “EURO-TAXI”. Transport is available 24/7. A taxi should be ordered at least 12 hours in advance by calling + 48 61 811 11 11 or sending an e-mail to centrala@euro-taxi.com.pl. More information can be found on the official website of the city of Poznań: Transport for people with disabilities

Event location

The Polish Theater is a drama theater operating in Poznań since 1875. As part of the Malta Festival, events will take place on the Main Stage and the Malarnia stage.

Entrance to the building

• The entrance to the theater, both to the Main Stage and to the Malarnia, is from 27 Grudnia street.
  
• The entrance to the Main Stage of the Polish Theater is via stairs. Entrance to the Main Stage for people with limited mobility is possible through the side entrance. To use it, please signal it to a service employee wearing a festival shirt and ID badge or use the bell located at the main entrance (next to the stairs) and wait for the service. The side entrance is equipped with a stair lift enabling access to the foyer level.
  
• The entrance to the Malarnia of the Polish Theater is from the courtyard (to the left of the main entrance with stairs). It is located straight in front of 27 grudnia street – glass part of the building. The entrance to the Malarnia is on level zero.
• Tickets will be checked at the entrance to the event by ebilet staff. You can have them with you in electronic or paper version. People who purchased an OzN ticket are asked to take the certificate with them to show it to the staff along with the ticket.

Where is the room where the event takes place?

The Main Stage is located in front of the main entrance. Depending on the purchased seat, the audience staff will direct you to the appropriate door leading directly to the auditorium. Entrance to the auditorium for wheelchair users is possible in two options: either through a door with a low doorstep located on the side of the alternative entrance, but they are narrow because the maximum spacing is 62 cm, or in the case of wheelchairs with a wider spacing, access to the auditorium will be assisted by theater staff through wider doors, behind which there are 3 steps.

The main stairs and the interior of the theater from the Main Stage are well lit.

The space where the event takes place

•  The space of the Main Stage is approximately 800 m2. The auditorium is equipped with theater seats. Seats are numbered. Seats for wheelchair users are located on the sides of the audience.
• The Malarnia space is approx. 300 m2. The auditorium is equipped with traditional chairs. Seats are not numbered. There is space for wheelchair users at stage level.

Toilets

• In the main building of the theater, where the Main Stage is located, there are no toilets adapted to people with disabilities (the width of the doors allows for wheelchair access, it is possible to place a wheelchair next to the toilet bowl, there are no support handles or other adaptations). Additionally, please be careful because the door inside the toilet is glass, which poses a danger to visually impaired people. The toilet can be accessed from the foyer. It is located in front of the main entrance to the theater and to the right of the alternative entrance to the foyer.
  
• There is an accessible toilet in Malarnia. It is located on the right side of the entrance to the auditorium.
  
• There is also an accessible toilet at Plac Wolności, 200 meters from the theater.
• Changing room is available at the Family Initiatives Center, 150 meters from the theater. The Family Initiatives Center is located right behind the Cultural Information Center. During the Malta Festival, the Family Initiatives Center is open from Monday to Friday from
  09/09. (Monday): 10.00-19:30
  10.09. (Tuesday): 10.00-18.30
  11.09 (Wednesday): 10.00-18.30
  12.09 (Thursday): 10.00-18.30
  13.09 (Friday): 10.00-18.00

Accessibility tools

• The Main Stage is equipped with an induction loop.
• You can enter the theater with an assistance dog or a guide dog, but please bring a certificate and a current certificate of vaccination for your dog in order to show it to the staff.

Return / after the event

If an event taking place in the theater ends late, it is possible to return by public transport, both by bus (the “Zamek” bus stop is located 550 meters from the theater; on Aleje Niepodległości Street) and by tram (the “27 Grudnia” tram stop is located 70 m from the theater, on 27 grudnia Street and the “Ratajczaka” tram stop is located 300 meters from the theater on Świętego Marcina Street).

Support before and during the event

If you need information about specific solutions for space accessibility or a festival event, just let us know. You can write an e-mail to: natalia.dabrowska@malta-festival.pl or call/send a text message to: +48 691 058 711.

If you need support during the event, please tell volunteers wearing festival T-shirts and badges around their necks or security staff. In case of emergency – call:  +48 691 058 711.