Volunteer at the Fleadh in Belfast
Calling all volunteers: be the heartbeat of Fleadh!
Excited for Fleadh? Now's your chance to be at the very heart of it! Volunteer Now are seeking up to 1,500 volunteers to help with the smooth running of the 2026 Fleadh in Belfast.
With 1,300 members of the public already signed up you will need to be fast to secure a slot in the last 200 places!
Over 800,000 people are set to experience the eight-day event from Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 August 2026 in Belfast. Visitors will need to know how to get around the city, where to find performance venues, access facilities and more.
Volunteers will be instrumental in making the famous festival a success. Every performance, smiling face and unforgettable moment will be made possible by those who give of their time, energy and support. Fleadh Volunteers will be across Belfast city centre as Welcome Ambassadors, supporting the Competitions and Scoil Éigse as well as helping deliver the Fringe Events. Every volunteer will receive specialist training from Volunteer Now so don’t worry if you have never volunteered before, Volunteer Now will have you well prepared before your first shift.
Why volunteer?
There's such a feel-good factor to volunteering and becoming a Fleadh volunteer offers the opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills
and be part of a community. It’s also a chance to experience the energy of Fleadh from the inside.
How do I get involved?
Many people are asking “Why do we have to sign up so early? The Fleadh is months away?” The sheer scale of the volunteer programme means information must be collected with enough time to order uniforms and catering, as well as schedule training for 1500 volunteers!
Volunteers are encouraged to sign up ASAP; giving enough time for correct t-shirt sizing and dietary requirements.
Visit www.volunteernow.co.uk to complete an expression of interest and begin your volunteer journey.