Edinburgh International Book Festival Jobs — Edinburgh Fringe 2026
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What it's like to work at Edinburgh International Book Festival
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Programme at a glance
Edinburgh Art Festival 2026
Performance spaces
Genres
When you'd be working
The 2026 programme at Edinburgh International Book Festival runs 14 Aug – 28 Aug 2026, with around 33 performances.
Busiest days (most performances, so most shifts): Fri 14 Aug · Mon 17 Aug · Tue 18 Aug · Wed 19 Aug · Thu 20 Aug.
Shift patterns
Based on the Edinburgh Art Festival programme schedule. Actual shifts will depend on your role — bar and front of house staff typically start before the first show and finish after the last.
Busiest days
Days with the most performances — expect the longest shifts and busiest venues on these dates.
How to apply
- Open the Edinburgh International Book Festival recruitment page (the button below).
- Pick the role you want and submit your application directly.
- Apply early — the most popular roles fill first.
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Show listings via the Edinburgh Festivals Listings API.
Quick facts
Roles they hire
Programme data updated 28 Jun 2026