Event Manager Festival

Festival Staff

Hire experienced festival staff for brand activations, bar service, sampling, experiential campaigns and event support across the UK.

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2007
Est.
6,000+
Staff
40
Staffing Hubs
3,000+
Clients

Festival Season Starts With the Right Team

EXECUTIONAL supplies festival and event staff for music festivals, summer festivals, food and drink events, county shows and outdoor brand activations across the UK. From festival bar staff and brand ambassadors to sampling crews and costumed performers, we draw from a roster of 6,000+ registered team members across 40 nationwide hubs to build the right festival team for every brief.

Festivals we have staffed include:

Wireless, All Points East, Latitude, Parklife, Reading, Creamfields, DogFest, Edinburgh Fringe and Goodwood Festival of Speed for brands including Corona, Three, Amazon Music, GoPuff, Shell, Cinch, Jongga and Emmi.

Every team member is selected for previous experience, customer service skills and the ability to engage festival goers in high-energy environments. Tell us what you need and we will build your team.

BOOK FESTIVAL STAFF

Trusted by leading brands nationwide

I've been using Executional for 3 years now and they always go above and beyond to make sure the event is a success and everything runs smoothly. Very easy to deal with and communication is always clear and consistent.

Corona

Festival Staff for Every Environment

We supply trained festival staff for every type of activation and environment. Whatever the festival or brief, our teams arrive ready to engage.

Festival Bar Staff

Experienced bar staff for high-volume service in fast-paced festival environments.

Brand Ambassadors & Activations

Engaging staff for pop-ups, branded lounges, giveaways, social media campaigns and interactive experiences.

Product Sampling Teams

Sampling staff in high-footfall zones including food courts, charging stations and main stage areas.

Experiential Marketing Staff

Specialist staff for immersive activations, photo booths, AR experiences and branded pop-ups.

Costume Characters & Performers

High-impact visual engagement with costume staff, character performers and walking entertainment.

Entrance, Queue & Street Teams

Entrance activations, queue engagement, wristbanding, car park promotions and street team flyering.

Need festival staff for an activation type not listed here? We have supplied teams for everything from VIP hospitality and backstage support to campsite welcome crews and late-night food stalls. Get in touch and we will build a team around your brief.

BOOK FESTIVAL STAFF

The Executional staff were exceptional! Extremely professional, friendly to our guests, and went over and beyond to make sure we had the best film festival ever.

ITAV Film Festival

How It Works

Our 4-Step Festival Staffing Process

01

Brief & Scope

We discuss your festival, activation objectives, dates and staff requirements. You receive a fully itemised, transparent quote with no hidden costs.

02

Recruit & Vet

We select from 6,000+ registered staff, matching festival experience, energy levels and skills to your brief. All compliance checks completed.

03

Brief & Deploy

Staff receive tailored briefing documents covering your brand, messaging and on-site expectations. On the day: geo-check-in, attendance tracking and 24/7 support.

04

Review & Report

Every festival activation includes attendance confirmation, on-site photos and general feedback. Enhanced reporting packages also available.

Festival-Ready Teams You Can Count On

Every festival staff member we supply has been through our selection process. We handle all compliance, payroll and insurance in-house so you can focus on running your activation. Learn More About Our Standards →

Staff Selection & ID Checks

Matched to your brief by our operations team. Right-to-Work checked for all staff.

Comprehensive Insurance

Employer Liability and Public Liability Insurance on every activation.

Licensing & Compliance

DBS checks, food hygiene and alcohol licensing available on request.

In-House Payroll & HMRC

All payroll, tax, National Insurance and HR handled in-house. One invoice per activation.

24/7 Attendance Management

Shift reminders, geo-tagged check-ins, live monitoring and a dedicated project manager.

Tailored Briefings

Detailed briefing documents covering your brand, activation goals and audience engagement.

BOOK FESTIVAL STAFF

I have used Executional for roughly 8 years. They have been great to deal with. From arranging staff 6 months in advance for events to last minute a week before when our requirements have changed.

Farmhouse Ice Cream

Recent Work

Festival Activations We Have Delivered

A snapshot of our recent festival staffing work across the UK.

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UK Festival Calendar

Upcoming UK Festivals 2026

We supply festival staff for bars, brand activations, sampling campaigns, costume characters, event management and more. Browse upcoming UK festivals by month and book your team.

Can't see your festival? Get in touch and we'll staff it.

Rock/Metal
3–4 AprTakedown FestivalPortsmouthBook Staff
Electronic
9–12 AprTerminal VEdinburghBook Staff
Music
17–19 AprVictorious Early BirdSouthseaBook Staff
29 Apr – 4 MayCheltenham Jazz FestivalCheltenhamBook Staff
Music
2–3 MaySound CityLiverpoolBook Staff
2–3 MayLive at LeedsLeedsBook Staff
7–9 MayFOCUS WalesWrexhamBook Staff
13–16 MayThe Great EscapeBrightonBook Staff
Electronic
22–24 MayGALA FestivalPeckham Rye Park, LondonBook Staff
Rock/Metal
23 MaySlam Dunk SouthHatfield ParkBook Staff
24 MaySlam Dunk NorthTemple Newsam, LeedsBook Staff
Multi-Genre
22–25 MayKnockengorrochDumfries & GallowayBook Staff
23–24 MayNeighbourhood WeekenderWarringtonBook Staff
MayBearded TheoryCatton Park, DerbyshireBook Staff
Food & Drink
14–17 MayPub in the ParkMarlowBook Staff
23–25 MayBlenheim Palace Food FestivalOxfordshireBook Staff
Family
6–7 JunDogFest BrightonEast Brighton Park, BrightonBook Staff
Electronic
6 JunField DayBrockwell Park, LondonBook Staff
Rock/Metal
12–14 JunDownload FestivalDonington Park, DerbyBook Staff
Music
JunCross The TracksBrockwell Park, LondonBook Staff
JunMighty HooplaBrockwell Park, LondonBook Staff
26–28 JunTRNSMT FestivalGlasgow GreenBook Staff
Jun–JulBST Hyde ParkHyde Park, LondonBook Staff
Multi-Genre
18–21 JunIsle of Wight FestivalNewport, IoWBook Staff
24–28 JunGlastonburyPilton, SomersetBook Staff
Food & Drink
12–14 JunMeatopia GlasgowSWG3, GlasgowBook Staff
JunTaste of LondonRegent's Park, LondonBook Staff
Music
1–5 JulLytham FestivalLytham St AnnesBook Staff
JulLIDO FestivalVictoria Park, LondonBook Staff
24–26 JulDiscovery FestivalDundeeBook Staff
Electronic
11 JulBoogietownApps Court Farm, SurreyBook Staff
JulLoveboxLondonBook Staff
Multi-Genre
8–12 JulHenley FestivalHenley-on-ThamesBook Staff
16–19 JulLatitudeHenham Park, SuffolkBook Staff
23–26 JulWOMADNeston Park, WiltshireBook Staff
24–26 JulTramlinesHillsborough Park, SheffieldBook Staff
30 Jul – 2 AugKendal CallingLowther Deer Park, CumbriaBook Staff
JulY Not FestivalPikehall, DerbyshireBook Staff
Family
JulCamp Bestival DorsetLulworth CastleBook Staff
Food & Drink
25–26 JulThree Counties Food FestivalMalvernBook Staff
Multi-Genre
1–2 AugBrighton PridePreston Park, BrightonBook Staff
5–9 AugBoardmastersWatergate Bay, CornwallBook Staff
12–16 AugBoomtown FairMatterley Estate, HampshireBook Staff
13–16 AugGreen ManBrecon Beacons, WalesBook Staff
AugWildernessCornbury Park, OxfordshireBook Staff
AugShambalaNorthamptonshireBook Staff
28–30 AugReading FestivalReadingBook Staff
28–30 AugLeeds FestivalBramham Park, LeedsBook Staff
Electronic
AugCreamfieldsDaresbury, CheshireBook Staff
27–30 AugLost VillageLincolnshireBook Staff
Music
28–30 AugAll Points EastVictoria Park, LondonBook Staff
29–30 AugForwards BristolThe Downs, BristolBook Staff
30–31 AugNotting Hill CarnivalLondonBook Staff
Food & Drink
mid-AugIsle of Wight Garlic FestivalIsle of WightBook Staff
28–30 AugBig FeastivalKingham, CotswoldsBook Staff
Food & Drink
3–6 SepMeatopia LondonTobacco Dock, LondonBook Staff
SepAbergavenny Food FestivalAbergavenny, WalesBook Staff
SepAldeburgh Food & Drink FestivalSuffolkBook Staff
Music
5 SepManchester Psych FestManchesterBook Staff
Multi-Genre
SepEnd of the RoadLarmer Tree Gardens, DorsetBook Staff
Electronic
10–12 SepMucky WeekenderWinchesterBook Staff
Family
SepDogFest BlenheimBlenheim Palace, OxfordshireBook Staff
Music
17 OctNeighbourhood FestivalManchesterBook Staff
Music
2–8 NovPitchfork LondonVarious venues, LondonBook Staff
NovEFG London Jazz FestivalSouthbank Centre, LondonBook Staff

Need festival staff this season?

We supply trained festival staff for bars, activations, sampling, costume characters and event management across the UK.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of festival staff do you supply?
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We supply brand ambassadors, festival bar staff, product sampling teams, experiential marketing staff, costume characters, data capture teams, entrance and queue teams and event managers. All staff are selected for festival experience, energy and the ability to engage large crowds.

Do you provide festival bar staff?
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Yes. Our festival bar staff are experienced in high-volume service across busy festival environments. Alcohol licensing is available on request for campaigns that need it.

Can you staff multi-day music festivals?
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Absolutely. We regularly staff multi-day music festivals with rotating teams managed around the clock. Our 24/7 support ensures full shift coverage with shift reminders, geo-tagged check-ins, live monitoring and a dedicated project manager from day one to close.

How do you handle festival brand activations?
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We supply trained brand ambassadors and experiential staff for festival brand activations. From branded pop-ups and sampling zones to photo booths and immersive experiences, our teams are briefed on your key messages, target audience and activation mechanics before the event.

Where in the UK do you supply festival staff?
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We supply festival staff across the entire UK. With 40 staffing hubs nationwide, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Nottingham, Cardiff, Belfast and Southampton, as well as across Scotland, we source local teams for any festival site.

How far in advance should I book festival staff?
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For peak festival season (May to September), we recommend arranging your festival staff hire as early as possible to secure the best-matched teams. We also handle last-minute requests and can often confirm availability within hours.

Are your festival staff insured and compliant?
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Right-to-Work documents are checked for all staff. All activations are covered by Employer Liability and Public Liability Insurance. We handle all payroll, tax and National Insurance in-house. DBS checks, food hygiene certification, alcohol licensing and risk assessments are all available on request.

Do you provide post-festival reporting?
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Yes. Every festival activation includes attendance confirmation, on-site photos and general feedback from our team. Enhanced reporting packages covering samples distributed, consumer interactions and detailed performance insights are also available. We are rated 4.9 stars on Google Reviews and you can read all our client reviews here.

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Ready to Staff Your Next Festival?

Tell us about your festival activation and we'll build a tailored quote, usually within a few hours.

No hidden fees
Fully itemised quotes
Response within hours
4.9★ on Google Reviews

Or call us directly on 0113 479 0075

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