busk·er /ˈbəskər/

noun

a person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations.

Showcase your talent!

Connect with thousands of area residents and visitors to our city.

We welcome family friendly buskers!

Buskers are key to the experience at the Market. Build your fan base, grow your network, and have tons of fun by joining us in supporting Wichita’s innovative community hub at Old Town Farm & Art Market.

A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a pink headband, is sitting on a stool and playing an acoustic guitar at an outdoor event under a canopy. Two children, one in a colorful jacket and another in a gray sweater, are present, with the child in gray playing a small guitar. There is a chalkboard sign with sunglasses drawing and the text 'Hero Baby' in front of the musician. Several people are walking in the background on a city street with cars and buildings.

Main Stage

  • Are you a musician, band, or group with the experience to cover a gig for a few hours on a Saturday?

    The type of music played at the Market is important. We all know music sets the mood. Market music shouldn’t be too slow or too hard. It should be fun, engaging, toe tapping, and family friendly.

    Main stage performers plug in and are placed front and center.

    As the cost of living continues to rise, we want to better support the talented musicians who help make the Market such a vibrant experience. To that end, the Market provides a $50 tip for scheduled musicians. In addition, we encourage vendors to contribute at least $1 each, along with tips from our customers. Together, these contributions help make musicians’ time and talent more financially sustainable.

    If you are interested, please submit the FORM below and request the ‘Main Stage’. If scheduled, we will tag your social media in our weekly event post reaching thousands of area residents.

  • Live music is scheduled on our main stage each Saturday throughout the season.

    The Market is open April through the third week in December.

  • April - October: 10:00am to 12:30pm

    November and December: 10:30am - 1:00pm

A man playing the violin on a busy outdoor street with market stalls and shoppers, standing by a brick wall and using a music stand.

Unplugged Buskers welcome throughout the season.

  • Unplugged street entertainers and buskers are welcome at each market. Please contact us before the market date you wish to attend to make sure a spot is available.

    At minimum, unplugged street entertainers should always check in at the Information Booth before performing.

  • Unplugged entertainers are welcome each Saturday throughout the season.

    The Market is open April through the third week in December.

  • Anytime during Market hours.

    April - October: 8:00am to 1:00pm

    November and December: 10:00am - 1:00pm

A street performer wearing a hat and headset entertains a crowd at an outdoor event; audience members are gathered around, some observing and some engaged, with tents and buildings in the background.

4th Annual Busker Day (Oct. 10, 2026)

  • The centuries-old art of busking—performances made in public spaces for gratuities—comes to the market for our 3rd-annual Buskers Day on October 11th.

    We hope you'll consider joining us as a busker and also prepare to be captivated by an array of talented performers as they showcase their skills and entertain the community.

    The event features performances scheduled for one hour each, running between 9:00am and 1:00pm.

    If you are interested, please submit the FORM below and be sure to request a spot for Busker Day!

  • October 10, 2026

  • Performances will be scheduled for one hour each, between 9:00am and 1:00pm. Buskers may request no more than 2 hours.

What you need to know:

  1. All entertainment/music must be family friendly.

  2. Buskers must be respectful of Market vendor companies. The Market exists for everyone, but first and foremost, it is a place of business for vendors.

  3. We do not allow the promotion of other events.

  4. We love when buskers post about their experience! Please tag the Market’s social channels and use #ictfarmandart.

  5. Electricity is only provided for scheduled musicians in our main, front & center spot. The Market does not provide sound equipment.

  6. No politics or political campaigning is permitted. All signs, clothing, stickers, symbols, etc. that could be deemed by management to be political or advancing one’s ideology is prohibited. This zero-tolerance rule applies to vendors, products, entertainment, and guest organizations.  

Man with a beard, sunglasses, and a cap playing an acoustic guitar during a live music performance.
Country musicians performing outdoors at a festival with a crowd in the background.
A street market scene with people walking and browsing. A musician in the foreground is playing steel drums. Several stalls and a trailer are visible in the background, along with trees and brick buildings.