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19 Apr 2026

April 2026 Minimum Wage Rise — What Festival Workers Should Know

New UK minimum wage rates from 1 April 2026, what to expect from Edinburgh festival employers, and how to check you're being paid correctly.

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19 Apr 2026

Fringe 2026 — Key Dates Every Jobseeker Needs to Know

Programme launch, hiring windows, festival dates, and the deadlines that matter if you want a Fringe job in 2026.

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19 Apr 2026

Fringe 2026 Programme Launch — What to Expect on 4 June

The full Fringe programme publishes on 4 June 2026. Here's why it's the biggest hiring trigger of the year and how to be ready.

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19 Apr 2026

Beyond the Fringe — Jobs at Edinburgh's Other August Festivals

The Fringe gets the headlines, but the Book, Art, and International festivals all hire too — often for better pay and shorter hours.

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19 Apr 2026

Edinburgh Festival Jobs for International Students

Visa rules, pay rights, and tax basics for international students working at the Edinburgh festivals in summer 2026.

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09 Apr 2026

Bar Work in Edinburgh This August — Where to Find It and What to Expect

Looking for bar work in Edinburgh during the festival? Here's who's hiring, what the pay and hours are like, and how to get a bar job at the Fringe.

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09 Apr 2026

Edinburgh Fringe Jobs — Every Role Available and How to Get Hired

A complete guide to finding work at the Edinburgh Fringe. Every role type, who hires, what they pay, and how to land a job at the world's biggest arts festival.

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09 Apr 2026

How to Find Edinburgh Festival Jobs in 2026

Searching for Edinburgh festival jobs? Here's where to look, when to apply, what roles are available, and how to actually get hired for the 2026 festival season.

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09 Apr 2026

Temporary Jobs in Edinburgh This Summer — What's Available Beyond the Festivals

Edinburgh's summer job market goes far beyond the Fringe. Here's a complete guide to finding temporary work in Edinburgh from June to September.

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07 Apr 2026

How to Hire for the Edinburgh Fringe — A Guide for Employers

Practical advice for employers hiring seasonal staff for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. When to recruit, where to advertise, what candidates expect, and how to stand out.

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07 Apr 2026

Working in Edinburgh in August — A Practical Survival Guide

You've got the job. Now what? Transport, cheap eats, where festival workers go after shifts, and everything else you need to know about living and working in Edinburgh during August.

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01 Apr 2026

How to Recruit Flyerers for the Edinburgh Fringe

Practical advice for employers hiring flyerers for the Edinburgh Fringe. How to find, pay, brief, and manage a street team that actually sells tickets.

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31 Mar 2026

Edinburgh Festival Jobs Is Back — Post Your 2026 Roles for Free

We've relaunched Edinburgh Festival Jobs with a free tier. Post your festival roles at no cost and reach jobseekers across Edinburgh.

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30 Mar 2026

Every Edinburgh Festival Explained — And When They Hire

Edinburgh hosts eleven major festivals throughout the year. Here's what each one is, what roles they hire for, and when recruitment opens.

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23 Mar 2026

Edinburgh Festival Accommodation — A Guide for Seasonal Workers

Finding somewhere to live during the Edinburgh Festival is one of the biggest challenges for seasonal workers. Here's how to find affordable accommodation in August.

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16 Mar 2026

Edinburgh Fringe Volunteering — What You Actually Get

The reality of volunteering at the Edinburgh Fringe varies enormously. Here's what you need to know about pay, perks, time commitment, and where to apply.

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09 Mar 2026

Your Guide to Working at the Edinburgh Festival

Everything you need to know about finding and landing a job at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, International Festival, and beyond.

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