Busking licence (England and Wales)

Contact your council to see if you need a busking licence. You may have to pay a fee when you apply. You might be able to apply through your council’s website. ## Displaying your licence If you do need a licence, you must display it at all times when performing. ## Is this page useful? ## Help us improve GOV.UK Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. ## Help us improve GOV.UK [...] You may need a busking licence or permit from the council before busking in that area. Find out the council's rules on busking and apply online. ## Apply for this licence Find a postcode on Royal Mail's postcode finder You may need a licence from your council to busk in England and Wales. ## Restrictions Busking is not illegal but your council will tell you about byelaws or rules you must observe, such as: Children under 14 aren’t allowed to busk. ## How to apply [...] ### Services and information ### Government activity Departments, agencies and public bodies News stories, speeches, letters and notices Detailed guidance, regulations and rules Reports, analysis and official statistics Consultations and strategy Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports ### Search # Busking licence (England and Wales)