Granville Island Buskers

The Granville Island Busking Program seeks local, national and international artists who specialize in creating accessible entertainment for all ages.  Buskers who wish to perform on Granville Island must be entertaining in their own right and include but are not limited to such performers as; musicians, dancers, jugglers, magicians and circle shows. 
For the purposes of this program, Busking Permits are not available for face-painters, portrait artists, painters, crafts people, or any person or artist who provides a service or produces a product.  Certain Performance and Instrument restrictions apply. Click here for more information.
 GETTING A PERMIT
  • Buskers wishing to perform on Granville Island must complete a registration form and purchase an annual permit.
  • Current permits are valid from May 1st to April 30th each year.
  • Permits are non-refundable, non-transferable, with no pro-rated fees available.
  • Application forms may be picked up at the Granville Island Busker Office.
PERMIT OPTIONS:
  1. Acoustic Permit – $35 (access to acoustic locations only)
  2. All Access Permit – $55 (access to all acoustic and amplified locations)
  3. Group Permit – $125 (minimum of 3 performers, access to amplified locations only)
REMEMBER TO BRING THE FOLLOWING
  • Valid picture ID (required)
  • Cash, Visa or MasterCard to pay the permit fee (no debit available)
  • If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you
  • If you intend to sell CD’s, bring a copy of each
  • If you intend to use backing tracks, bring samples
REGISTRATION

Register in person at the Granville Island Busker Office:
Monday to Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Suite #101-1398 Cartwright Street
Festival House Building
Granville Island, Vancouver

If you cannot make it during regular registration hours, please contact us to arrange an appointment outside the regular hours.

 

Please be sure to read through the Program Guidelines and Code of Conduct prior to registration.

Kim Violato
Busker Co-ordinator
(604) 683-0846