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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony Venue Named as 700 Volunteers and Performers Sought
Organisers seek up to 700 volunteers for a community-focused ceremony at OVO Hydro, highlighting Glasgow’s culture in a compact show after Victoria’s withdrawal.
- Organizers of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are seeking 700 volunteers for the Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro on July 23, the first time the event will be held in an arena.
- Glasgow stepped in to host after Victoria, Australia, abandoned plans due to spiraling costs, with organizers describing the ceremony as a 'gorgeous' telling of the city's history.
- The creative team seeks dancers, musicians, and theatre performers with no previous experience required. Interested volunteers can apply by April 24, with auditions scheduled for May 9-10.
- Chief Marketing and Ceremonies Officer Louisa Mahon leads the creative team alongside show and staging director Roxana Cole and choreographer Emily Jane Boyle, designing an immersive, community-rooted experience.
- Running from July 23 to August 2, the Games will welcome over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing across 10 days of sport and six Para sports.
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Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony is ‘gorgeous’ story of city’s history
A total of 700 volunteers are needed to bring the show to life.
·Kent, United Kingdom
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