Busking in Calgary
	Busking in Calgary
	Downtown Calgary
	Eau Claire Festival Market
	Kensington
	The City of Calgary Parks
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Busking in Calgary

Buskers Rejoice!

Whether you are a musician, singer, dancer, juggler, mime, magician, comedian, or other entertainer, there are many locations throughout Calgary that welcome and encourage you to showcase your talent!

Below are the locations in Calgary where busking is encouraged:

• Stephen Avenue Walk/Barclay Mall
• Eau Claire Festival Market
• Kensington
• City of Calgary Parks

Busking ID's are required to be able to busk in the City of Calgary. ID's are available at no charge from the Calgary Downtown Association at 720, 304-8 Ave. S.W., 403-215-1570. Licence's are not required unless a product is being sold.

Busking Conditions:

• Performances permitted in Calgary public areas only.
• Maximum performance time is one hour per busking location.
• No amplification may be used.
• No high risk or unsafe performances, which may put the public and/or the performer at risk (knifes, fire, etc).
• Consideration must be given for other acts performing in close proximity.
• No busking in sites that have been booked for events or festivals.
• Busking at transit stops or in transit vehicles is not allowed.  
• Busking performances at parks may take place only during the normal park hours, while the park is open to the public.
• No busking in areas while paid performers are working.
• No busking where either the performer and or the audience gathered to view the performer is blocking pedestrian and or vehicular traffic.
• All performances must be suitable for a general family audience rating.
• Failure to display a valid Busker ID (available from the Calgary Downtown Association: 720, 304-8 Ave S.W., 403-215-1570), or failure to follow these guidelines, may result in your Busking privileges being removed.