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City Of York Council

Street trading and busking licences

In this section:

  • Busking in York
    A guide for York's street performers
  • York busking badge scheme
    All buskers and street entertainers who wish to perform in York have to register under the scheme and display their busking badge at all times while performing in the city
  • Busking - advice for the public
    What to do if you find that you are being disturbed by a street performer
  • Occasional street trading consent
    If you only require consent to trade in the street from time to time apply for occasional consent
  • Street trading
    If you want to sell items in the street or on land where the public have access without paying you need consent from the council