Applications for the 2024 Busking Program were accepted until the end of the year. Please stay tuned for information on busker permits for 2025.
An evolution of the former Street Performers Program, the Busking Program works together with the Emerging Artist Program to animate downtown Barrie. This program provides the opportunity for performing artists of all ages and stages an opportunity to perform for tips in a casual manner.
2024 Busking Zones
Permit holders could busk at the designated Busking Zones, when not being used for events:
- Dunlop Street between Maple and Mulcaster (you must get permission from business owners if performing in front of a business)
- Meridian Place
- The walking path at Heritage Park
- The walking path between Heritage Park and the Marina in north Centennial Park
Permit holders could request permission to busk at events by contacting event organizers directly.
Buskers could save the Busking Permit to their phones and/or print a copy. Buskers must have a copy of their permit easily available while busking so that By-Law Enforcement and/or Police officers can see it if they request it.