Volunteer with us!

The Bergen International Festival relies on the support of many volunteers each year, and you are warmly invited to become a part of our volunteer team! The 2024 Festival runs from Wednesday May 22 to Wednesday June 5, with events taking place throughout the city.

At the Bergen International Festival, we believe that inclusion and diversity are strengths. We are seeking volunteers with various skills, life experiences, and perspectives. We encourage anyone who wishes to get involved to sign up, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, ability, or age.

If you have specific needs, we encourage you to inform us through the registration form. We will do our best to accommodate these needs in the best possible manner.

As a volunteer, you will experience the festival from the inside at exciting venues with innovative artists from home and abroad. Most importantly, you will meet many friendly people and gain valuable experience as part of the largest festival of its kind in the Nordic region. 

What can I do as a volunteer?

Student volunteer

For many students, the Bergen International Festival coincides with a busy exam schedule. There are still many students who wish to volunteer with us, even if they don’t have a lot of time to spare.

As a Student volunteer you'll work 10–15 hours instead of the regular 20–25 hours and receive one free ticket. Otherwise, the perks and tasks are the same. To sign up as a Student volunteer, please check the box in the sign-up form.

What do you get as a volunteer at the festival? 

• T-shirt and festival merchandise

• Two complimentary tickets that can be used at your convenience during the festival period (one ticket for Student volunteers), and a 30% discount on other tickets

• Access to Festival events with available seating 30 minutes before the event begins, excluding Siljustøl and Grieg's villa

• Kick-off and after-party

• Certificate of service, available upon request before June 10, 2024

What does the festival expect from you? 

• You work between 20 and 25 hours before and/or during the festival period (12 hours for Student volunteers)

• You familiarize yourself with the Festival programme

• You are friendly and professional when interacting with the audience, fellow volunteers, and other staff

• You arrive on time and sober for your shifts, wearing the festival T-shirt and ID badge around your neck

• That you promptly inform your immediate supervisor if you are delayed or unable to attend a shift

• You participate in the pre-festival briefing