The Waterfront is their stage. You’re invited to the show.
Get ready for a weekend of music, movement, magic and unexpected moments as the V&A Busker Festival comes to the V&A Waterfront on 31 October and 1 November 2026, from 12:00 to 19:30.
Across 11 locations, including the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, 40 local and international buskers will bring the neighbourhood to life with an incredible mix of street performance. Expect everything from musicians and dancers to balancing acts, face painters, magicians, living statues, acrobats and plenty more surprises along the way.
It’s live, it’s spontaneous and it’s free to enjoy. Come wander, discover and experience the Waterfront as you’ve never seen it before.
A Weekend of Unexpected Entertainment
You never quite know what you’ll discover at the V&A Busker Festival. Follow the music, stop for a show or simply wander through the Waterfront and let the performances find you.
From homegrown talent to international performers, the festival brings together 40 buskers with different talents, styles and stories. Expect music, dance, magic, balancing acts, face painting and much more throughout the weekend.
Planning your visit to the V&A Busker Festival?
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience, from where to park and how to explore the performances to tipping your favourite buskers and capturing the moment.
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