Welcome to Wicked Events
Wicked Events offers a welcoming way to be part of the UK’s festival and events world.
As a volunteer, you’ll help support real events while enjoying the festival experience in a safe, friendly and well-organised environment.
What you’ll get
- Free access to the event when you’re not on shift
- Free parking
- A space in the volunteer campsite
- Access to showers and essential facilities
- Clear roles, clear shift times, and on-site support
We focus on good communication and supportive teamwork. You’ll never be left guessing what you’re doing or where you need to be. Our teams look out for each other and help when things feel busy or overwhelming.
Why volunteering with Wicked is a great experience
- Meet kind, like-minded people who love festivals
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive team
- See how festivals work behind the scenes
- Build confidence, experience and new skills
- Some events offer early arrival, so you can settle in before the crowds arrive
- Volunteering is a positive way to support the festival industry while still enjoying the atmosphere, music and community that make festivals special.
Who can volunteer
To join Wicked Events, you must:
- Be 18 or over on arrival
- Be able to pay a refundable deposit (some exceptions apply)
- Have the right to work in the UK
How to get involved
Joining is simple.
Join online, complete your profile, and choose the events that work for you.
Our team will guide you through each step so you know exactly what to expect.
If you’re looking for a friendly, structured and inclusive way to experience festivals, make new memories and be part of something special, we’d love to welcome you to the Wicked Events volunteer team.
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Check out what the volunteers say...
"This will be my third year volunteering with Wicked Events. Even if you start out on your own, once you arrive at the HQ Tent, you quickly become part of the crew.
We put in the work during our shifts then kick back and soak up the festival vibes for free!"
Wicked Volunteer
"I really enjoyed working with this crew at Vegan Camp Out 2024. I found everyone to be kind, resourceful and supportive.
I would not only recommend but would definitely work with this company again. 10/10."
Wicked Volunteer
"This was my first time volunteering and my first ever festival. I couldn't recommend these guys more. Really friendly and professional, and made me feel really welcome. I really enjoyed my time volunteering and you get loads of free time as well!"
Wicked Volunteer
Frequently Asked Questions
Registrations will open in early 2026. You'll be notified via the Mailing List and on our Facebook Page - make sure you're signed up.
When you register you'll need to complete a volunteer profile.
You'll be asked to upload a photograph your head & shoulders, a picture of your Right To Work documentation and to tell us some basic information about yourself.
Once you've uploaded everything we need, you'll be able to apply to any festivals with open opportunities.
You can read more about the Right To Work Documents we need here.
Yes, the volunteer profile is new for 2026. But you'll only have to complete it once. Ever.
We will email you every now and again to ask you to update your profile.
- The standard volunteer deposit is £200.
- A reduced deposit of £75 is available if you have attended and completed shifts with Wicked Events within the last 2 years, or if you are volunteering only for Vegan Camp Out and/or Equinox Festival.
- You only pay one deposit per person for the entire festival season, even if you volunteer at multiple festivals.
- All deposits include a non-refundable admin fee of £7.50.
- Deposits are refunded at the end of the festival season (end of September).
- You may lose your deposit if you do not complete your agreed shifts.
Yes. Festival volunteering can be suitable if you have a disability. We are able to make adjustments so that volunteering can be more accessible to those with additional needs. If you would like to talk to us about volunteering at a festival, please contact us so we can discuss your specific requirements and best accomodate your needs.
If you have the right to work in the UK. Volunteering is a form of work and by that you must adhere to visa conditions that may apply depending on which country you reside in. If you are not a UK citizen you can check if you're eligible to volunteer by visiting https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
This varies slightly for each festival.
As a basic example, you will usually be asked to volunteer between 18 and 24 hours of your time, split in to 6 hour shifts. You'll do 3 or 4 days.
Times vary, too - but standardly you'll get a mixture of early, middle and late shifts to make sure it's fair!
Yes. We always do our best to ensure you're working with a friend, if you'd like to! If we can't get you on the same shift, we'll at least get you working the same times so you can enjoy the festival together when you're not on shift.
YES! And we encourage it!
Wicked loves to build community - and by coming along alone you're sure to find new friends on site!
Yes.
We will always tell you when your shifts are before you arrive on site. This is so you can plan your time off and work out which acts you want to see.
Where we can, we'll give you the specifics of which role you'll be covering but this isn't always guaranteed, and is always subject to change.
Sorry, you must be over 18 to volunteer with us.
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