Going to a Festival
Know what to expect. Plan your day. Tell people what you need.
🎪 My First Festival
What is a festival and what might you experience for the first time?
What Will Happen?
Your visual journey — step by step
📋 Before You Go — Find Out
Complete this checklist together before attending the festival.
Log in to save your checklist to your account and reopen it later.
Log In🎒 What Should I Take?
Tap the items you want to pack. Then print your personalised checklist.
⚠️ Check the festival's own rules before packing your bag.
Not every festival permits every item. Always check first.
🤔 What Might It Feel Like?
Festivals can feel different to different people. All feelings are okay.
It might be LOUD
Music and speakers can be very loud
It might be BUSY
There will be lots of people
I might have to WAIT
Queues for things you want to do
People might stand close to me
Crowds can feel tight
The ground might feel different
Grass, mud, gravel or paths
There may be strong smells
Food, smoke, and festival smells
Flashing or bright lights
Stage lights and screens
Plans might change
Things may not go exactly as planned
I might feel excited
Excitement is a good feeling!
I might feel worried
That's okay — tell someone
I might need some quiet time
You can always take a break
"However you feel is okay. You can tell someone what you need."
— Larry
❓ Questions I Can Ask
Tap a card to hear Larry say it. Practice asking these questions before you go.
🎪 Festival Larry Lingo™ Pack
A specialist communication pack for festivals and events. Tap to hear, download, print, or add to your board.
🦁 These symbols are also available in the Larry Lingo™ Library under "Festival & Events".
📅 Build My Festival Larry Day
Build a visual step-by-step plan for your festival day. Tap cards to add them, reorder them, then show your child.
My Festival Day
Tap cards from the pack below to build your festival day plan. They'll appear here in order.
Tap to add cards
Log in to save your festival day plan to your account.
🎴 Build My Festival Card
Create a personalised communication card to take with you. Only include information you choose.
Preferred communication method
Things that may cause distress
Select your most important Larry Lingo symbols
📝 Parent/Carer Festival Plan
A practical plan you can fill in, save and print for the day.
"Festivals can be loud, busy and different — but knowing what to expect can make a big difference."
"We can plan it. We can ask for help. And we can give it a go."
You Can Do It, Says Larry!
You planned, you prepared, and you gave it a go. That's what brave looks like.
— Larry™
