Event crew call · Held Jul 29–Aug 3, 2026

Halifax Busker Festival

Closed until spring

Six days of street performance on the waterfront over the Natal Day long weekend — the oldest festival of its kind in Canada, celebrating its 40th edition in 2026. Volunteers work outdoors for most of their shift.

Roles

Stage manager

Overseeing a designated stage, keeping performers, staff and audience in sync

Runner

Filling in on stage manager breaks, running water to performers, site maintenance

Info booth

Front-line questions and directions along the waterfront

What you need

17+ · drivers must be 25+

Minimum two shifts, plus a mandatory orientation and training session before the festival

Volunteers work outdoors for most of their shift

Worth knowing

The 2026 festival is the 40th edition