Mississauga's Busking Season is Open

Applications are now being accepted for the busking season that runs from May 1 to October 31 (weather permitting). NEW Busk Stop locations in Meadowvale and in Port Credit!

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A Guide to Busking and Street Performances in Mississauga

Busk stop locations are:

Port Credit Busk Stop #1 (see map)
- south of the Lakeshore on the east side of the bridge opposite the lighthouse

Port Credit Busk Stop #2 (see map)
- west of JJ Plaus Park

Port Credit Busk Stop #3 (see map)
- west of St. Lawrence Park, on the Waterfront Trail

Port Credit Busk Stop #4 (see map)
- at 200 Lakeshore East, during Port Credit Farmers Market (June-October, 8am-1pm, Saturday only)

Lakefront Promenade Marina (see map)
- by the Marina snack bar

Jack Darling Park (see map)
- south of the washrooms where the Waterfront Trail meets the beach; across from where the food vendor usually sets up

Celebration Square Busk Stop (see map)
- outside the Glass Pavilion on the lower square

City Centre Transit Terminal - Platform A (see map)
- North-East corner of Rathburn Road West and Station Gate Road

Streetsville Village Square Busk Stop (see map)
- facing Queen Street next to Second Cup

Paul Coffey Park (see map)
- outside the Arena by the playground

Meadowvale Community Centre Busk Stop (see map)
- front entrance of the community centre

Details:

1. Fill out the application form and submit. Make sure to include links to your social media sites and a good description of your performance.
2. You will receive an email notifying you of acceptance into the program that provides information about what to do next. You will also receive a form that outlines the Terms and Conditions of the permit.
3. You will need to go in person to the Customer Service Centre with your form. Provide proof of insurance naming the City as an additional insured for $2 m in liability. If you do not have appropriate insurance, it can be purchased through the Customer Service Centre for $35 (plus PST).
4. They will take your picture and provide you with your busker ID.
5. Happy busking!