Edinburgh International Festival Jobs — Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NE, EH1 2NE
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What it's like to work at Edinburgh International Festival
The original Edinburgh festival, founded in 1947. Curated programme of world-class theatre, opera, music, and dance.
Programme at a glance
Edinburgh International Festival 2026
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When you'd be working
The 2026 programme at Edinburgh International Festival runs 7 Aug – 30 Aug 2026, with around 23 performances.
Busiest days (most performances, so most shifts): Tue 11 Aug · Fri 14 Aug · Fri 21 Aug · Thu 27 Aug · Fri 28 Aug.
Shift patterns
Based on the Edinburgh International 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.
This venue runs a late-night programme — expect some shifts finishing after midnight.
Busiest days
Days with the most performances — expect the longest shifts and busiest venues on these dates.
How to apply
- Open the Edinburgh International 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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Programme data updated 28 Jun 2026