At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve drinks and keep the festival vibe alive at Y Not Festival 2026.
- Company: Join Arc, a leading event staffing company with exciting opportunities.
- Benefits: Earn £12.75 per hour plus holiday pay, with flexible shifts.
- Other info: Camping available on-site; work with friends and enjoy a buzzing atmosphere.
- Why this job: Experience the thrill of working at one of the UK's biggest music festivals.
- Qualifications: Previous bar experience and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12.75 - 12.75 £ per hour.
Role: Festival Bar Staff / Bar Back
Pay: £12.75 per hour + holiday pay, £14.29 total
Job Type: Flexible, Festival/Event-Based
Looking for bar staff jobs this summer? Join Arc and work at Y Not Festival 2026, one of the UK's biggest independent music festivals. We're recruiting experienced bar staff, bartenders, hospitality staff and event workers to serve festivalgoers across a busy weekend of live music, great atmosphere and unforgettable experiences.
Y Not Festival 2026
Pikehall, Derbyshire
Friday 31 July – Sunday 2 August 2026
Camping available on site
Travel: Own way travel required for all shifts. Please ensure you can get to and from site before applying.
What you’ll be doing:
- Serving drinks from high-volume festival bars
- Operating mass-dispense or packaged product systems
- Keeping queues moving and spirits high
- Working long shifts in a buzzing, high-energy environment
- Camping available - must have own equipment
What we’re looking for:
- Previous bar experience – pubs, festivals, events, or hospitality venues
- Confidence pouring pints, serving drinks, and working at speed
- Friendly, reliable, and a team player
- Must be 18+ with the right to work in the UK
- A positive attitude and great customer service skills
Why work with Arc?
- Be part of the action at the UK’s top venues and events
- Choose your shifts with full flexibility using our easy-to-use app
- Work with friends – sign up together and make it a shift to remember
- On-site support from our experienced Operations Team
- Nationwide opportunities available
Arc is a proud Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, or any other legally protected characteristic. Your application and personal data will be handled in line with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR.
Contact Details:
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Recruitment Team
