Sauga Busks
Apply for a Sauga Busks ID badge that allows you to perform in approved public spaces in Mississauga.
The Sauga Busks program is available from May to October between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and November to April from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only 75 Sauga Busks ID badges will be issued for the season.
The application period has closed.
How it works
- Busking identification must be worn at all times while you are performing. One Sauga Busks ID badge can be used for up to five performers in the same group.
- No electricity or stages are available for performers. Battery operated amps are allowed.
- Busking locations are not scheduled and are on a first come, first serve basis with a two-hour limit.
Approved locations for 2025
City Centre
- NEW for 2025: Burnhampthorpe Road and Living Arts Drive – Northeast corner
- City Centre Transit Terminal – outdoors, platform level
Port Credit
- NEW for 2025: Lakeshore Road East and Stavebank Road – Southwest corner
- NEW for 2025: 131 Lakeshore Road East
- NEW for 2025: 88 Lakeshore Road East
- NEW for 2025: 252 Lakeshore Road East
- Lakeshore Road East – Southeast side of Credit River Bridge
- Port Credit Harbour Marina
- Lighthouse Landing
- Port Credit Memorial Park
- ACOUSTIC ONLY: JJ Plaus Park – along the pier
- ACOUSTIC ONLY: JJ Plaus Park – end of pier
Clarkson
- Clarkson Road North and Lakeshore Road West – Northeast corner
Cooksville
Streetsville
Meadowvale
- Meadowvale Community Centre – behind the building by Lake Aquitaine pier
Jack Darling Park
- Jack Darling Park – by Waterfront Trail and Jack Darling Park Road
Lakefront Promenade Park
- Lakefront Promenade Park – covered area by boat launch at the far end of the park
MiWay Transitway Stations
- MiWay Transitway: Central Parkway (4325 Central Parkway East) – Westbound platform, platform level
- MiWay Transitway: Dixie (4440 Dixie Road) – Westbound platform, platform level
- MiWay Transitway: Etobicoke Creek (1915 Eglinton Avenue East) – Westbound platform, platform level
- MiWay Transitway: Orbitor (5015 Orbitor Drive) – Westbound platform, platform level
- MiWay Transitway: Spectrum (5005 Spectrum Way) – Westbound platform, platform level
- MiWay Transitway: Tahoe (4651 Tahoe Boulevard) – Westbound platform, platform level
- MiWay Transitway: Tomken (4450 Tomken Road) – Westbound platform, platform level
Farmers Markets (must contact BIAs for scheduling)
- Port Credit Farmers Market – Pre-approval is required by contacting the BIA at kelly@portcredit.com
- Streetsville Farmers Market – Pre-approval is required by contacting the BIA at info@villageofstreetsville.com
Contact
For more information, contact Corey Poole, Music Development Coordinator via email at corey.poole@mississauga.ca.