Street entertainment and busking

Street performers and buskers are welcome in Solihull and you do not need a licence.

Applying to be a street entertainer in Solihull borough

There is no need to apply for consent to be a street entertainer or busker.

You will need to apply for street trading consent if you plan to:

• sell items
• raise funds for charity

Policy on street entertainment and busking

While we do not licence buskers and street entertainment, we have a policy that outlines what performers should do to minimise noise and disruption to local business, visitors and residents. 

Street entertainers and buskers should read our code of conduct before performing.

What street entertainment is taking place in my area?

We do not keep a public register of buskers and street entertainers.

Reporting problems

For some people, particularly those who work or live in the town centres, busking can become a problem if it:

• continues for too long
• is intrusive 
• causes an unreasonably disturbance

We don't license busking, so anybody can set up and perform at any time.

While we request buskers follow our code of conduct, we cannot force them to follow the guidance.

How to report a problem

You can report a busker if they’re causing a problem or affecting your business.