Sea.Hear.Now Festival

The homepage describes three stages, two in the sand and one in the park. Parking is not available on the festival grounds and the organizer points to the City of Asbury Park public parking page; the published accessible drop off address is 115 4th Ave Asbury Park, NJ 07712, with accessible drop off, rideshare or shuttle services depending on venue location.

Accessible entry lanes are marked with the International Symbol of Access. An Access Center just inside the main entrance at Ocean and 5th issues free accessibility wristbands with no medical documentation required and self identification accepted, and also handles ASL registration, assisted listening devices, and charging for powered mobility devices.

Accessible viewing areas are first come, first served, can reach capacity, and a wristband does not guarantee a space. Accessible restrooms are available throughout the grounds, with additional ones possible near designated accessible viewing platforms.

Companion policy: each guest credentialed to the ASL viewing pit or an accessible viewing platform may receive one companion wristband, the companion must hold a valid festival ticket, and the wristband is not admission itself.

The festival states it does not provide wheelchair or scooter rentals, personal care attendants, push assistance, golf cart transportation or personal escort services. Accessibility questions go to [email protected].

A schedule of interpreted performances is posted closer to the festival. Guests using ASL services collect an ASL wristband at the Access Center via a registration process conducted in American Sign Language. ASL viewing areas run only during interpreted performances, are first come, first served, and allow one companion per wristbanded guest.

Guests may bring their own interpreter but the interpreter needs a valid paid festival ticket. Assisted Listening Devices are available on request at the Access Center, first come, first served.