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Busking & street performance - London

About this grant

Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Supported using public funding by Arts Council England [...] Southbank Centre Logo The UK's largest arts centre & the heart of London's cultural life. ## Site Navigation Refugee Week Performers at M.I.A.'s Meltdown Festival ## Breadcrumb # Busking & street performance You could perform along the South Bank of the Thames, one of London’s top tourist destinations ## Jump to sections on this page Busking has long been part of London life, bringing the city’s public spaces to life through music, dance and entertainment. [...] By becoming a licensed street performer with us you could be adding to that rich tradition, and performing on the riverside promenade of Queen’s Walk between the London Eye and Waterloo Bridge. Open to emerging and established performers, obtaining this licence allows you to perform in this iconic location for 12 months at a time.

Eligibility

  • Emerging and established performers
  • Busking and street performance
  • London
  • Any

How to apply

Interested performers need to participate in auditions and submit required documentation after a positive audition.

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Last verified: 29 March 2026