transmediale is looking for committed and motivated volunteers to help run the 2026 edition of the festival. In return for their support, volunteers receive a festival pass and the opportunity to gain insight into the inner workings of the festival.

The 39th edition of transmediale looks at the re·figuration of systems, cosmologies, and technologies through the metaphorical coordinates By the Mango Belt & Tamarind Road. The festival is reimagined as a living recursive carrier net – a hammock of relational technologies in practice that stretch across latitudes, rhythms, and systems.

Applicants must be willing to do a minimum of 9 – 12 hours of work before and/or during the festival days (Jan 28 – Feb 1, 2026) and ideally be able to attend a preparatory meeting before the programme begins. Volunteering activities will include space supervision and production assistance as well as event support. Shifts will span over the whole day on a rotating basis.

Some of our festival venues are accessible to wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. Please let us know about any accessibility needs in the designated section of the form so we can accommodate them when planning your schedule.

For further questions, please reach out to: volunteers[at]transmediale.de

We look forward to meeting you!