Become a Vendor

Become a Street Performer

What is a Street Performer?

·      A musician, who plays an instrument.

·      An artist, who draws a sketch.

·      A performer who sings.

·      A performer who conducts an act of magic, acrobatic skill, or comedy.

Become a Street Performer

We welcome street performers of all kinds to create a joyous spirit throughout our market. Performers have their opportunity to showcase their talents for thousands of visitors of all ages, ethnicities, and localities.

Rules for Street Performers

• Street performers must be at least 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• Performance timeslots are one (1) hour long, beginning on the hour from 8 AM – 3 PM each Saturday.
• Performers with amplification are allowed in Space A only.
• Performers may reserve a maximum of two (2) timeslots per Saturday. Each timeslot must be for a different location.
• Performers are not allowed in or under any shed or building, or to interfere with vendors or customers.
• Performers must comply with all direction from market management. Failure to do so will result in termination of your timeslot card and removal from the market.
• A performance group should not exceed three people unless you get written permission from Eastern Market Partnership (EMP). For permission, contact admin@easternmarket.org. All street performers must submit an online application.

Applying to be a Street Performer

1. Complete an application form at the following link, Busker Application.
2. Street performers will need to go to the Information Desk inside of Shed 5 to receive a timeslot card on the day of performance on a first-come, first-served basis for our Saturday market.
3. Buskers are allowed two one-hour timeslots per Saturday. Each timeslot must be for different locations. Let staff know what location and timeslot you want, and a card will be given to you. Timeslot cards must be visible at all times.

Contact us with any questions about street performance at Eastern Market.