Your Stage Starts Here
Applications are now open for the inaugural V&A Busker Festival, taking place from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at the V&A Waterfront.
If you have a talent that belongs on the street, this is your opportunity to perform at one of South Africa’s most iconic destinations, connect with new audiences, develop your craft and take the next step in your performance journey.
Before You Apply: 5 Things to Know
Use these five pointers to check your eligibility, prepare your application and understand what happens next.
The festival is open to talented street performers aged 16 years and older, or with parental or guardian consent where applicable.
Bring Your Best Act
Whether you perform with music, movement, magic, comedy, craft or spectacle, this is your opportunity to share your talent with new audiences at the V&A Waterfront.
