You take on a set number of shifts across the festival week — behind the bar, in the kitchen, keeping the site running or holding space in awareness. In return you get your entry, a meal on every shift, and a place to pitch your tent by the bay. More shifts means a higher reimbursement and a stronger application.

• To take part you'll need a ticket at the current price of €259 (plus fees).
• Already have a Festival Ticket? Once your application is accepted, we'll convert it into a Volunteer Ticket.
• Don't have one yet? After acceptance, we'll send you a link to purchase a personalized Volunteer Ticket.
• Bought in an earlier, cheaper phase? Your ticket converts as-is — reimbursement is capped at what you paid, so 3 shifts (or build-up/breakdown) still covers your whole ticket.
• After the festival you'll receive a reimbursement based on your involvement — provided you've fully completed your agreed shifts or days — typically processed within 3 weeks.
• Amounts: 1 shift €85 · 2 shifts €170 · 3 shifts €259. Build-up or breakdown (min. 3 days) covers the full ticket.

As a volunteer you receive a free spot for your own tent or own caravan as well as food during your shift.

There's a spot for every kind of person: Allrounder, Bar, Runner, Kitchen, Food-Stall, Awareness and Driver. Hands with trade skills — carpentry, sound, lighting, welding — are pure gold for build-up and breakdown.

We read applications as they arrive. Build-up runs in the days before 30 Sep, the festival is 30 Sep – 6 Oct 2026, and breakdown carries on just after. Earlier and later availability helps us a lot.

Life happens — just tell us as early as you can at volunteer@omana-festival.de so we can pass your spot to someone on the waitlist.

We hold back a small number of solidarity tickets for people who otherwise couldn't join. You can flag your interest near the end of this form — it's possible if you take on more than one shift or help with build-up/breakdown.