Opportunities
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Santa Performer - Casting Call - Application
Edinburgh’s Christmas is seeking an experienced Santa to bring festive magic to everyone who visits our celebrated attraction in the heart of the city.
The star of our ‘Santa’s Stories’ experience, you will bring warmth, friendliness and joy as you delight our families with a festive story and then spend time engaging with each young visitor and listening to their Christmas wishes. As Santa, you will work with our Elves to create a truly memorable visitor experience and ensure the excellent reputation of ‘Santa’s Stories’ is upheld.
Edinburgh's Winter Festival
Edinburgh's Winter Festival 2026
Edinburgh's Winter Festival is the home of Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh!
Running from mid-November 2026 to January 2027, Edinburgh's Winter Festival brings festivity to the heart of the city and beyond.
Transforming the historic capital with a spectacular programme of festive events and attractions including Traditional Christmas Markets, Ice Experiences fairground rides, community events and more, Edinburgh's Christmas is the best way to celebrate the festive season with loved ones.
The world-famous Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations bring Edinburgh into the New Year with a bang! From 29 December - 01 January it welcomes revellers from across the globe for a four-day festival packed with live music, spectacular fireworks, a World-Famous Street Party, traditional Torchlight Procession and more!
Our temporary roles are now live on this site - please apply as soon as possible, as we do close our applications once the positions are full. Listed are all our current vacancies and available roles, and how to apply for an opportunity to join the team working on these exciting events.
