Volunteer
BRISBANE FESTIVAL WANTS YOU!
Volunteer with Brisbane Festival — Australia’s largest international arts festival. Every year Brisbane Festival is supported by hundreds of dedicated volunteers just like you. With your help we can continue to make the next festival a fantastic experience for all — throughout our kaleidoscopic program, and right across Brisbane.
Applications for Brisbane Festival 2025 have closed. Submit this Expression of Interest form and you'll be the first to know when applications open for Brisbane Festival 2026.
Here’s what our volunteers say about Brisbane Festival…
“I just love everything about this wonderful city and Bris Fest! Volunteering for it makes me happy.”
“Connecting with Brisbane Festival Team, the other volunteers, the patrons, the artists, the shows and activities, the general atmosphere... September in Brisbane is my favourite time of year !!!”
“Thank you for the wonderful opportunities to help with Brisbane Festival. It’s been amazing! Big love to you all.. BRAVO!”
The Specifics
We are seeking volunteers who are:
- 18 years or older (as of 1 August 2026)
- Enthusiastic and reliable
- Able to commit to a minimum of 5 shifts across the festival
Volunteer roles typically include:
- Pre-Festival Office Assistant
- Ticketing Assistant
- Front-of-House Assistant
- Exhibition Invigilator
- Wayfinder
The Perks
Our volunteers gain events industry experience, contribute to the local and international arts community, network with arts professionals, make new friends and shape the vibrant Brisbane Festival atmosphere. As a token of our appreciation, you’ll also receive:
- Brisbane Festival Volunteer uniform (yours to keep after the festival)
- A digital certificate of appreciation
- Complimentary tickets to select shows, where available.
Equal Opportunity
Brisbane Festival is an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Our vision is to have a team which reflects the breath and diversity of Brisbane’s population. We encourage people with different abilities, skills and experience to apply.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Volunteer Program or application process, please contact:
Toby Saltwell Volunteers & Capacity Building Coordinator volunteers@brisbanefestival.com.au