Event crew call · Oct 15–18, 2026 · main night Sat Oct 17
Nocturne: Art at Night
Applications open
Nocturne is run primarily by volunteers and is now taking registration for the October 15–18 festival, with most shifts on Saturday, October 17. Fill in the 2026 volunteer registration form, attend a training session in early October (date TBC), then choose your shifts and pick up your gear.
Roles
Festival Ambassador
Stationed at a zone wayfinding hub in Halifax or Dartmouth — directions, and what to see nearby
Artist / Venue Support
Assigned to one of 80-plus projects: encouraging people to interact, project info, venue capacity
Project Setup & Teardown
Afternoon of Oct 17 for setup, late night for teardown — lifting up to 35 lb, closed-toe shoes
Nocturne Hub Support
At the Hub in the waterfront Pop Can the week of the festival — info, guides, volunteer and artist packages
Photographer’s Assistant
Paired with a festival photographer — holding equipment, finding project sites, a lot of walking
What you need
Fill in the 2026 volunteer registration form on the Nocturne site
Attend a volunteer training session in early October (date and time TBC)
Ambassadors: comfortable with large crowds, know downtown Halifax or Dartmouth geography
The Hub is not wheelchair accessible — contact the society to find a role that fits your access needs
Worth knowing
Free Nocturne swag, and a free pint if you attend orientation in person
Coffee, food and refreshments through your shift, plus volunteer appreciation events
Ages 16–30: enrol through the free Youth Thrive program for meal vouchers, covered travel to shifts and workshops