Locations not covered by City of Melbourne busking permits
- Federation Square
- Queen Victoria Market
- Yarra Promenade at the Crown Entertainment Complex between Spencer Street and Queensbridge Street
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, including South Wharf Promenade
- privately owned laneways and streets
- privately managed shopping arcades
- train stations.
Major events and other approved activities
The City of Melbourne issues permits for many other activities in public space such as events, promotions, festivals, outdoor cafes, markets, street trading, food trucks, handbills and fundraising.
Specific restrictions or blanket prohibition on busking may be imposed during planned major events such as New Year’s Eve, White Night, Australia Day, Anzac Day, Moomba or other public holidays or events.
Restrictions may also apply during total fire ban days and other extreme weather events.
In the case of an organised event such as a market, promotion or festival, performers should not attempt to associate themselves with that event unless advised or invited by the event organiser.