Assembly Festival - Programmer

As part of the programming team, the Programmer will work with the Head of Programming and Programme Coordinator to generate a leading artistic programme for Assembly Festival at the Fringe, and throughout the year. The Programming team are the first port of call for all visiting companies and artists and are responsible for the journey from initial conversations to fully realised festival seasons.

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Edinburgh's Winter Festival

Edinburgh City Centre - 15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

We have presented Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay activations since 2022, and Edinburgh’s Christmas welcomed over 2.8m visitors in 2024 to enjoy a spectacular programme of festive fun in the city.

This year Edinburgh's Christmas will include seven weeks (49-days) of seasonal fun across Edinburgh’s city centre, including Traditional Christmas Markets, Funfair Rides, Big Wheel & Around the World Starflyer, Ice Rink, Santa’s Stories, Polar Ice Bar and more.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay will once again include the Torchlight Procession, Concert in the Garden featuring Wet Leg, the world famous Street Party and First Footin events acorss 4 days of celebrations to celebrate the New Year.

Please find listed all our current vacancies and available roles, apply for an opportunity to join the team working on these exciting events.