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Application deadlines for Performing Artists, Caterers/​Food Stands, Volunteers, Youth Stages, Bizaar Action Market and Kids Programme are published here.

#Food Stands

Would you like to delight food lovers at Buskers Bern with culinary delights? Whether unusual or classic, we are looking for authentic stands for food or drinks that offer sustainable, high-quality food with passion and professionalism, during 3 days in Bern’s Old Town.

We are accepting applications until 31 January. Here you find the criteria and all important information about the application process.

If you have any questions, please contact: gastro@buskersbern.ch

#Acts/Artists

Apply now for the main programme for the 23rd edition of Buskers Bern, 6 – 8 August 2026. There is no application form and no deadline. Bookings are usually finalised by March. Please read our Terms & Conditions first. If you agree with them, send us a short email to artist@buskersbern.ch with your offer: style/​genre, line-up, latest releases, tour schedule, short description of your programme and, above all, lots of different direct links to live videos. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you have any questions: artist@buskersbern.ch

#Lab Stage

You are welcome to apply again until 1st May for the next Buskers Bern, 6 – 8 August 2026. We look forward to reading about your project in the fields of music, dance, theatre, performance, etc. that you would like to try out and present to an audience.
The Lab Stage is primarily aimed at people under the age of 25, but is in principal a testing ground – or laboratory – for the realisation of new, creative ideas and is open to everyone.

To apply, you need to both fill in the application form and send an e‑mail to laborbuehne@buskersbern.ch with pictures, links to recordings, videos, social media etc.

If you have any questions: laborbuehne@buskersbern.ch

#Kids Programme & Bizaar Action Market

Are you skilled at batik dyeing? Or crocheting, wood carving, breakdancing, soldering, playing darts, screen printing or teaching others how to do a handstand? Then sign up to offer a stand or workshop at the next Buskers Bern, 6 – 8 August 2026, at the Bizaar Action Market on the Münster (Cathedral) platform! From perfectly normal to totally absurd – all ideas are welcome. Ideally, you should be a group of people who can take turns over the three days. We accept applications until 1st May.

If you would like to offer something for the youngest visitors, you can also apply until 1st May.

Read the information below about the Bizaar Action Market or the Kids Programme and send the completed application form to bizaar@buskersbern.ch. The info sheets and application form are all in German but you are welcome to fill it out in English. The Bizaar Action Market and the Kids Programme are waiting for your unusual, participatory project or workshop. Both will take place on the Münster (Cathedral) platform. 

Here you find projects which participated at the Kids Programme.

Here you find projects which participated at the Bizaar Action Market. 

If you have any questions: bizaar@buskersbern.ch

#Association Buskers Bern

For three days, craziness reigns in Bern’s alleys. Made possible by the association Buskers Bern, which organizes this festival every year. Become a member of the association and support the festival.

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