Older People's Parliament 2026 - Public Gallery Seating
Overview
The Older People's Parliament will take place in the Assembly Chamber in Parliament Buildings on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Thank you for completing our recent survey to help identify the range of issues to be discussed at the next Older People's Parliament. We had a fantastic response to the public survey, with 1,396 people selecting the issues they wanted the Parliament to focus on.
- Equal access to appropriate healthcare and services.
- Adequate income and tackling poverty in later life.
- Transport, travel and mobility access.
- Tackling loneliness and social isolation.
- Rights and advocacy for older people.
- Protection from scams and financial abuse.
- Effective planning for a society where people are living longer.
- Support for older people with caring responsibilities.
- Domestic violence against older people.
- Age discrimination.
You expressed an interest in watching the event, which can be done in a number of ways:
- Via a live stream online.
- In Parliament Buildings from the Public Gallery.
Why your views matter
If you would like to watch the Older People's Parliament from the Public Gallery in Parliament Buildings, you can apply for free tickets by completing the following survey. We are expecting a high level of demand for tickets and therefore there is a limit of four tickets per application.
The Public Gallery overlooks the Assembly Chamber, where the Older People's Parliament will take place. The Public Gallery is on the first floor and can be accessed via stairs or a lift. We have space for a limited number of wheelchairs in the Public Gallery. If you have any accessibility requirements or require additional support, please provide any relevant details in the survey.
Applying for tickets does not guarantee seats. Tickets to watch from the Public Gallery are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your application is received, it will be processed by our team, and if seats are available, you will be sent an email with confirmation of your tickets.
The Parliament will be available to watch live on the Assembly website: www.niassembly.gov.uk and a replay will be available to watch from Monday 19 October 2026.