Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival
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The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival is a not-for-profit, volunteer operated busker festival in Waterloo, Ontario where families from far and wide are treated to street performances by top buskers from Canada and around the world. Started in 1989, the carnival is now considered to be one of the premier busker carnivals not just in Canada but around the world. Today, nearly 80 thousand people attend the 4-day event held. For more information, go to www.waterloobuskers.com
The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival is back for its 38th year!
For four days, Uptown Waterloo fills with world-class street performers, comedy, acrobatics, live music, fire shows and the kind of moments that make people stop in their tracks.
Honestly... it's hard to explain.
You kind of just have to see it.
🗓️ August 27-30, 2026
www.waterloobuskers.com
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06/23/2026
Our seventh performer for 2026 is… Same Same but Different aka The Twins' Trip - Celebrating the World
A fast-paced variety show blending physical comedy, juggling, acrobatics, and a fresh style of clowning, with playful audience interaction and plenty of surprises along the way. Shaped by years of travelling, street performances, and stages around the world, this family-friendly performance from “Buenos Aires” brings a special energy to the stage — something hard to explain, easy to feel, and hard to forget.
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100 Regina Street S
Waterloo, ON
