Share your ideas for our updated busking policy and code
They guide busking in our area and outline the rules for using popular sites.
Open for feedback
Your feedback will help us finalise the policy and code.
Public consultation period to
Why we’re doing this
We’re inviting your feedback on our updated busking policy and the Sydney busking code. These documents guide busking in our local area and outline the rules for using popular sites.
The policy and code have been updated following a review to consider new busking sites for George Street, Pitt Street Mall and other busy parts of the city centre.
What we’re doing
Key updates include:
- simplifying language throughout
- removing amplification as a criterion for a high-impact act
- reinstating 2 busking pitches in Pitt Street Mall for low-impact acts
- permitting busking on George Street except for 3 locations which have caused safety concerns or impacts for residents
- reinstating a 2-hour duration for busking on George Street for low-impact acts
- safety guidance for busking around light rail.
Draft Sydney busking code with amendmentsPDF · 478.29 KB · Last modified
Draft Busking and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices policy with amendmentsPDF · 140.67 KB · Last modified
Next steps
Your feedback will help us finalise the policy and code. Feedback will be reviewed and recommended amendments will be reported to Council for adoption later this year.
How you can give feedback
Consultation closes at 5pm on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
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Complete our survey
You’ll need to log in with a City of Sydney account to complete the survey. If you don’t have an account, it’s easy to create one.
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Email or post your feedback
You can give your feedback by email to [email protected] or post to:
Lex Davidson
City of Sydney
456 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
