Be a part

We’re already dreaming about the delicious eats and epic market finds coming to Festival One 2026! With more vendors applying each year than we can fit, we want to hear all about what makes your stall special. Applications for Festival One 2026 will open later this year—so get ready to bring your best and be part of the festival experience!

Winners of the 2021 Access Alliance People's Choice Accessible Business Awards, the Soul Lounge has been breaking down barriers to make Festival One more accessible, year on year. For 2026, the team would love to hear from you if festival environments aren't within reach for you. We'd love to get to know you, have a chat, and see where we can help to make your attendance at Festival a reality. Contact us here: soullounge@festival.one.

Crew Registrations

Registrations are closed at the moment. If you haven't received this process yet, get in contact with your Team Leader or Areahead.

Volunteer for Festival

Passionate about Festival One? Love the people, the vibe, and the energy that brings it all to life? Be part of the team that makes it happen! Applications will open later in the year. Keep an eye out on the button below.

The Ministry of Art is a creative hub where visual artists bring Festival One to life—whether through painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, or something totally unique. If you’re keen to showcase your work, applications for Festival One 2026 will open later this year. Stay tuned for your chance to be part of this inspiring space!

We love celebrating the incredible work mission and charity agencies do across Aotearoa and beyond. Festival One is all about creating space for you to share your mission, connect with our community, and inspire change. Applications for Festival One 2026 will open later this year—stay tuned for your chance to be part of it!

If you would like to get coverage on Festival One for your blog, magazine or newspaper, please write to us. Email, media@festival.one

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We loved that the discovery sessions are a space where new and fresh talent can be shared at Festival. A space where people who have not yet performed at Festival One, can be "discovered". Applications for 2026 will open later in year, keep your eyes peeled for this and you could be the next Discovery Artist! 

We would love to have you add to the tWe’re looking for artists to bring the theme of God’s love to life with a monumental sculpture—monumental meaning “largish”! Whether your work is literal, figurative, or metaphorical, we want it to spark curiosity, invite interaction, and create moments of reflection (or even laughter!). Applications for Festival One 2026 will open later this year—stay tuned for your chance to leave a lasting impression on the festival site.