Volunteering at Celtic Connections
Our Festival Volunteers support the smooth running of Celtic Connections, by assisting festival staff and the wider festival community with errands and tasks, and by providing general festival information to artists and the public. We are grateful for the time, passion, skills and commitment our volunteers give to the festival, and welcome new and returning volunteers each year.
Celtic Connections 2026 Volunteer applications are now open!
Closing date Midnight Sunday 23 November 2025
Optional Information Session
This year we are hosting an optional information session online Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 6:30pm via Zoom for all volunteer applicants. It's a chance to meet the staff and learn more about the festival and volunteer roles. You may wish to attend the online session before applying.
The link will be available from Monday 10 November 2025, you can request the link by emailing volunteering@glasgowlife.org.uk All applicants will automatically receive the information session link on Monday. It's completely up to you if you wish to attend. A recording of the session will also be made available and we can help you access on a computer in Libraries across Glasgow if needed
Volunteer with Celtic Connections Festival
Applications are now open if you want to volunteer at the Celtic Connections 2026 festival. The link below will take you to our sign up page.
Sign up now to volunteer at the 2026 festivalEilidh's story
Celtic Connections Volunteer
"I've volunteered at Celtic Connections three times now, and definitely recommend it as an experience."
The most enjoyable thing about volunteering at this event is you get to meet so many fascinating people, see so much live music, and take part in one of the biggest citywide events of the year.