How to Get Here
Verbier is easily accessible by various means of transport.
Venues & Accessibility
Learn more about our performance venues and accessibility.
Where to Stay
Explore available accommodation options in Verbier.
Eat and drink
Explore a selection of places to eat or drink during your visit to Verbier.
Flex pack
20% discount starting 7 concerts purchased from the Mainstage programme (excluding Carré Or).
Gift cards
Share your passion for classical music by offering a Verbier Festival gift card (valid until the end of the current edition, i.e. August 3, 2025).
Bagnard
40% discount for permanent residents of Commune de Val de Bagnes (excluding Carré Or and cat. C)
Under 35
For adults under 35 years old, for all Mainstage concerts excluding VFJO, Academy, and afternoon church concerts (excluding Carré Or).
Students
For students with student identity card available on all Mainstage concerts (excluding Carré Or, open seating concerts, and VFJO and Academy concerts).
Children
For children under 16 on all Mainstage concerts (excluding Carré Or and Academy concerts).
Combins pass
Attend all evening concerts at Salle des Combins (Carré Or) from the 17th of July 2025 to the 3rd of August 2025. Contact the Ticket Office to buy your Pass.
Ravel 150
Includes Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s two concerts on July 17 2025.
Soloists & Ensembles
The Academy searches the world for the most promising pianists, violinists, violists, cellists and chamber music ensembles of trios and quartets.
Atelier Lyrique
The Verbier Festival Academy’s Atelier Lyrique stands out among professional training programmes by offering a unique blend of opera role and song repertoire studies.
Creative Project Development
The Creative Project Development Residency offers an opportunity to an imaginative and entrepreneurial young artist to develop and workshop an original project.
Audio Recording
The Academy’s Audio Recording Programme offers a unique opportunity to up to three emerging sound engineers to work alongside a professional recording team.
VFJO
The Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra (VFJO) is an international orchestral training programme for young musicians aged 15 to 18.
VFO
The Verbier Festival Orchestra (VFO) is a rite of passage for today’s exceptional young orchestra musicians.
Conducting
The Verbier Festival Conducting Programme offers a stepping stone to emerging artists who are on the verge of leading orchestras at the highest level.
VFCO
The Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra is the Verbier Festival’s worldwide Ambassador.
Le Cinéma
Six bold concerts at Cinéma de Verbier — genre-blurring nights, headline artists, unexpected encounters.
La Chapelle
A candlelit sanctuary for sound. Four intimate concerts—meditative journeys, bold detours, and resonant music.
South
The Festival’s late shift lives here. Four concerts where genres clash, stories unfold, and music dares to go further.
ideaLab
Where music meets ideas. IdeaLab blends concerts and conversation to explore the ‘why’ behind the music.
Storytellers
The Storytellers project offers valuable educational enrichment in primary schools across the canton of Valais.
Music Discovery
Each summer, VF KiDS offers fun and interactive workshops for young children at the Verbier Festival.
Zoo
Dive into a world of imagination through the eyes of VF KiDS.
Ludwig's world
Interactive exhibition for all ages.
The Friends
Music-loving donors supporting the Verbier Festival.
Patronage
Gifts to the Verbier Festival Foundation.
Legacy Giving
Help us build a sustainable future.
Sponsorship
A partnership built for success.
Founder & Director
En 1991, Martin Engstroem put the wheels in motion for what in 1994 would become the Verbier Festival & Academy.
Contact
Our telephone numbers, email and postal addresses, office hours and directory of personnel.

Volunteers

FAQ
Any questions? Check out our FAQ

APPLICATION DEADLINE
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
WHAT TO EXPECT ONCE IN VERBIER
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
VOLUNTEER PERKS

For any questions not included in our FAQ, please email us at benevoles@verbierfestival.com


what is the deadline to apply ?

The volunteer recruitement campaign deadline for the 2025 Verbier Festival is March 31. 

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volunteer requirements

How do I apply to be a volunteer?

Applications are made through an online form available on our website. Make sure to sign up to receive our newsletter for up-to-date information about the Festival. For the 2025 edition of the Festival, the volunteer recruitment campaign opens end of January.

What is the minimum age to volunteer?

You need to be over the age of 18 to volunteer at the Festival. Some exceptions are made for volunteers under the age of 18, subject to written parental consent. Younger volunteers are expected to meet recruitment criteria and are not eligible for Festival accommodation.

Can I apply even if I don’t speak French?

Yes, you may still apply but we ask that you are proficient in English.  Of course, preference is given to volunteers who can speak some French.

Will I need a work permit to volunteer?

In order to qualify as a volunteer, candidates must be citizens or legal residents of Switzerland, citizens of the European Union, or be in possession of a valid Swiss work permit. Click here for more information.

Is there a minimum time commitment for a volunteer at the Festival ?

We ask that you commit to a minimum of 7 consecutive days to participate as a volunteer. You can select one, two, or all three of the following periods: 14 to 20 July, 20 to 27 July, or 27 July to 4 August 2025. Some roles will require you to be present for a longer period of time, or require continuous commitment throughout the Festival period. Please visit the volunteer role description page for more information, before completing the volunteer’s registration form. 

When will I know if my application to volunteer has been successful? 

Volunteer candidates will be informed mid-April.
Unsuccessful candidates may be contacted later, in the event a position becomes available.

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what to expect once in verbier?

How many hours will I be expected to commit daily as a volunteer? 

Commitments vary but volunteers typically participate up to four hours a day. 

Will I need to wear a uniform?

Whereas there is no official uniform volunteers are expected to wear official Festival badges and T-Shirts when on duty, unless instructed otherwise. 

Volunteers working with the public—at concerts, masterclasses, talks and other special events such as post-concert dinners—will need to follow a specific dress code, which will be outlined in a personalized schedule. 

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travel, accommodation & meals

Does the Festival provide free housing?

Accommodation is not automatically part of the benefits offered by the Verbier Festival. Preference is given to volunteers who take care of their accomodation on their own.
Each summer, the Festival can accodomate some lodging with shared rooms at a rate of CHF 120 per volunteer for one week, CHF 200 for two weeks and CHF 250 for three weeks.
As the availability is limited, priority is given to volunteers who are able to commit for the entire duration of the Festival. Applications will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Where can I find other accommodation?

You can find plenty of opportunities for accomodation at the Verbier Tourism website and on websites such as  rentalp.com. We recommend booking as early as possible.

Will my travel costs be covered by the Festival?

The Festival does not cover travel costs for volunteers. However, all volunteers have free access to the TéléVerbier gondola lift with their official Festival badge. Public transportation within Verbier (the bus and the gondola lift) is free.

Is there a canteen for volunteers?

There is no canteen. Volunteers, as well as most staff, will need to cater for their own meals. The official Festival badge gives you access to special rates and discounts in select bars and restaurants in Verbier. Browse the list of volunteer perks.

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volunteer perks

What are the benefits offered to volunteers?
  1. Official Verbier Festival T-shirt
  2. Welcome Pack
  3. Volunteer Badge: Grants exclusive access to festival areas and benefits, including special discounts and offers in selected shops, bars, and restaurants in Verbier.
  4. Complimentary concert tickets (subject to availability) corresponding to the number of volunteer hours committed (up to 9 invitations)
  5. Discounted concert tickets (maximum 2 per concert, subject to availability).
  6. Free public transportation, including the gondola to Verbier station.
  7. Free access to the swimming pool in Verbier during the festival.
  8. Invitations to exclusive staff and volunteer events, including meals, drinks, and the opening staff party.
  9. The chance to join a vibrant and inspiring community, working behind the scenes to support world-class artists, connect with individuals passionate about music and culture and gain enriching experiences that foster personal and professional growth.
  10. Leadership opportunities: Take on team responsibilities and grow your professional network by connecting with like-minded individuals and industry professionals.
Can volunteers attend concerts for free?

Volunteers will have access to complimentary last-minute tickets to Mainstage concerts corresponding to the number of volunteer hours committed (subject to availability). These tickets will be available online, at the Festival Ticket Office and at the venue ticket kiosk immediately before a performance.

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