Volunteer at Gurtenfestival 2026
How to volunteer at Gurtenfestival 2026 in Bern: what you get, when to apply, and the official application link.
Want to volunteer at Gurtenfestival? Gurtenfestival is a multi-genre festival in Bern, running 17–20 Jul 2026. Like most festivals it runs on volunteers, and in return you usually get free entry, meals and a crew community for a few shifts.
Official jobs/helper page (German; site now also on grtn.ch). Leisure-time helpers get free concert access via crew wristband plus a 4-day pass to give away; ~1,500 helpers. Page is JS-rendered but loads (not 404).
Applications open and close at different times through the year and can fill fast, so apply early and check the official page for this year’s window and what you get in return.
More festivals to volunteer at in Switzerland: Caribana Festival, Estivale Open Air, Festival Balelec, Montreux Comedy Festival, Open Air Gampel.
See the full list of festivals to volunteer at in Europe.
