Buskfest, Banbridge
Banbridge Town Centre
The Old Town Hall
Banbridge
Co. Down
BT32 3DA
Buskfest returns to Banbridge on Saturday 20 June 2026!
BuskFest is an international busking festival which takes place in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The event comprises an outdoor daytime busking competition followed by a prize giving ceremony in Banbridge town centre. Admission is free; just follow the music!
Every year the streets of Banbridge town centre are full to capacity with hundreds of musicians, singers, bands, solo artists and street performers from across the globe entertaining large family crowds in the hope of winning a prize from the cash pot. The event will be a fun day, with free activities for all the family. The busking competition takes place from 2-5pm followed by the prize - giving and concert from 5-8pm approx.
The categories are as follows and if you are a busker, you can register online from 2 April to be part of the day and in with a chance of winning the great prizes:
Overall winner
Best Individual – Adult
Best Junior
Best Band
Best Performance
Spirit of Buskfest
Follow Banbridge Buskfest | Banbridge | Facebook for more information and updates and buskfest.com to register your interest as a performer.
Entrance Fee
Free admission
