Check if you need permission to busk

Use this guide to find out more information about busking, and whether you need a licence.

Private property

If you wish to busk in certain privately owned locations, you will need to obtain permission from the owner or operator of the property before can do so. In particular, this includes:

tube stations - contact Transport for London
railway stations - for the relevant train operating company's contact details, contact National Rail
the South Bank - for areas around the Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall contact South Bank Centre. For areas around the London Eye and County Hall phone County Hall Events on 020 373 54200.