Coverage for buskers & street performers
General liability for street performers, buskers, and sidewalk acts — generally intended to respond to third-party bodily injury and property damage from your performance, in the event of a covered claim. Get the certificate a city permit or venue asks for.
General liability
Generally intended to address third-party injury and property damage arising from your act — for example, a passerby tripping over your gear or equipment damaging property.
Permits & COI
Many cities and venues require proof of insurance before you can perform. Issue a certificate of insurance — naming the city or venue as additional insured when required.
Any act
Musicians, buskers, magicians, living statues, and sidewalk performers — coverage is generally geared to the everyday risks of performing in public spaces.
Tell us about your act
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to busk or perform on the street?
Many cities and venues that issue street-performance permits require proof of general liability insurance before you can perform, and it's generally intended to respond if a passerby is hurt or property is damaged during your act.
What does street performer insurance typically cover?
General liability is generally intended to address third-party bodily injury and property damage arising from your performance — a passerby tripping over your gear, for example — and most policies can issue a certificate of insurance naming a city or venue as additional insured.
Does it matter what kind of act I do?
Musicians, buskers, magicians, living statues, and other sidewalk performers are all generally eligible — coverage is geared to the everyday risks of performing in public spaces rather than to one specific act.
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