No person shall perform as a busker or carry on activities as a sidewalk artist upon the road, sidewalk, or boulevard of any public highway unless they have obtained a permit issued on a yearly basis (April 1 to March 31).
Buskers and sidewalk artists must abide by Municipal Code, Chapter 313 Streets and Sidewalks when performing. Buskers are prohibited from using an amplifier or sound system for their performances.
To report a concern regarding a busker or sidewalk artist, including complaints about buskers using an amplified/sound system, you can submit a Public Spaces service request online https://www.toronto.ca/311 or call, 311
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