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Music Network - Venue information for Hawk's Well Theatre

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Hawkswell Theatre is located on Temple Street, just outside Sligo town centre and right beside the Cathedral.
How to find Hawk's Well Theatre
I’m attending an event at Hawk's Well Theatre and travelling via car. Will there be parking?

Approaching from south Sligo or Dublin exit right at junction S5 and follow the signposts for the cathedral and Temple Street. The theatre is right beside the cathedral. Approaching from north Sligo, turn left at the last set of traffic lights on the inner relief road and follow sign-post for the cathedral. At the next junction turn right on to Temple Street and the Hawk's Well Theatre is the building next to the cathedral.

There is limited on-street parking available in front of the theatre and on the Lungy (the street beside the stage-door entrance). The car-park closest to the theatre is the Cathedral car-park. €3 payment is required when leaving this car-park.

How do I get to Hawk's Well Theatre using Public Transport?

The theatre is in walking distance from Sligo Train and Bus stations. Timetables for buses and trains into Sligo can be found here.

How do I get to Hawk's Well Theatre on foot?

Hawk's Well Theatre is located on Temple Street, just outside Sligo town centre and right beside the Cathedral.

Is Hawk's Well Theatre accessible?

We are committed to becoming an accessible venue and are working to make our venue accessible and welcoming to all. Access Video here

Wheelchairs
Hawk's Well Theatre has a maximum of two spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium. Please advise box office when booking to enable us to allocate a seat accordingly. We have unisex accessible toilet facilities on the ground floor beside the entrance to the auditorium. Parking for people with disabilities is located at the side of the building on The Lungy and wheelchair access to the theatre (including the bar and box office) is available from here.

Concession & Carer Tickets

Hawk’s Well Theatre recognises and acknowledges people's differences and supports the individual needs of all patrons/customers. Where applicable we offer concession prices to senior citizens, children, students and people with disabilities. Carer tickets may also be available on certain performances to aid a customer with a disability who would be unable to visit the theatre without the support of another person. Please contact our Box Office on 071 9161518 for more information.

Hearing Loop

We have an Induction Loop system in place in the auditorium for the use of our hard-of-hearing or deaf audience members. Please note when booking seats, that rows A,B,C seats 1-10 are not optimal for using the loop due to electrical interference.

Visually Impaired

Guide dogs are welcome - please let us know at time of booking so we can allocate an appropriate seat.

Autistic Visitors

Visual guides are used to help enable autistic people understand the social situations expected when attending an event at the Hawk's Well. The visual guide provides the individual with a short description about what to expect and why. Our Visual Guide.

If you would like to arrange to visit the theatre at a quiet time, prior to your scheduled performance date, please contact nigel.gallagher@hawkswell.comzz

Chill-out Room

A chill-out room is available on selected performances at the theatre. This is an area for those who wish to avail of a quiet space to relax before or during the performance. You can find out which shows have a chill-out room available, by looking for the symbol on the theatre’s website and in our brochure.

Ear Defenders

There are ear defenders available from our box office, subject to availability. These are for audience members who may find the sound too loud or overwhelming.