Assembly Festival supports the principle of equal opportunity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious or political beliefs. To avoid discriminatory practices in the recruitment of new employees, selection for the interview is based entirely on job-related criteria.
EDINBURGH, 05 - 31 AUGUST 2026
In 2025 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a total of 868 artists came from 28 countries to perform with Assembly Festival at the world's largest arts festival. Our programme featured a total of 4,396 performances, with over 473,000 tickets being issued to 246 shows. They were supported by a team of over 650 Assembly Festival staff, all of whom were paid at least the UK real Living Wage. Assembly Festival’s award-winning programme garnered over 3,658 stars from the media, more stars than are present on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Please find all our current vacancies and available roles listed below, apply for a chance to join our amazing team at the world's largest arts festival.
Current Vacancies
We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing staff to be part of our team for Edinburgh Fringe.
The Administration Support & Festival Reception Team will be key to ensuring the smooth running of the office and supporting the teams within it, they are front line to our management offices and will meet and greet numerous performing companies, artists and agencies.
We're looking for enthusiastic and experienced team members to join our site carpenters and Site Managers to help build and break the Festival as well as experienced site crew for the run!
We're interested in hearing from you if you have experience in construction/carpentry/festival or event building/fencing and scaffolding and painting as well as plant operators or build crews.
Are you passionate about the performing arts and eager to immerse yourself in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026? Do you thrive in a dynamic and exciting team environment?
We are seeking individuals who love the performing arts, enjoy working outdoors and interacting with the public. A friendly approach and a positive attitude are essential qualities. We will provide the necessary training and support for the role so no prior experience is needed!
Are you passionate about the performing arts and eager to immerse yourself in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026? Do you thrive in a dynamic and exciting team environment?
As a Street Team Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in leading, motivating, and supporting Assembly Festival’s Street Team. You will ensure the successful execution of flyering, audience engagement, and ticket-driving activity across the festival. You’ll be a proactive and organised leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a passion for live performance and excellent people skills.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing staff to be part of our team for Edinburgh Fringe.
As a member of the Box Office team, you will be an important and skilled team member able to resolve customer queries, advise and direct customers. You will have a professional manner, be a people person and happy to gather and organise information for our customers, providing unbeatable customer service at this front-line position.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing staff to be part of our team for Edinburgh Fringe.
The Box Office Supervisor's primary role is to ensure the customer receives the highest quality service and assist in the smooth operational running of the box office, making sure staff are supported to fulfil their duties to the best of their ability.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing staff to be part of our team for Edinburgh Fringe.
Front of House Assistants (ushers) work as part of the Front of House (FOH) team to ensure the smooth operation of the venues before, during and after shows. The role will require an ability to work well within a large team and be aware of expected movements of audiences and performers, facilitating the fast turnaround between shows and be the face of Assembly.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing staff to be part of our team for Edinburgh Fringe.
The Front of House Supervisor will work as part of the Front of House (FOH) team to manage the smooth operation of the venues and the site before, during and after shows. The role will require an ability to manage a team and be aware of expected movements of audiences and performers, facilitating the fast turnaround between shows and to be the face of Assembly to audience members and performers.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing staff to be part of our team for Edinburgh Fringe.
Assembly’s Street Food stalls are an essential part of the Assembly Festival experience, they are the social areas where audiences and performers gather, adding to the energetic buzz of the site. As a Street Food team member, you will be on the front line, creating meals that bring smiles to punters faces and warmth to their bellies.
