Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival

36years

AUGUST 22-25, 2024

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Award-Winning Festival

International Performers

The Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival, a not-for-profit event driven by volunteers, has been entertaining families in the Waterloo Region since 1989. The Carnival brings the best international artists in the world to UpTown Waterloo for four days, featuring acrobatics, comedians, magicians, and fire breathers. Prepare to laugh and be amazed.

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All Strings Attached

Estonia

Though the use of a gigantic ball of yarn, Anna will take you on a poetic journey through acrobatics, dance, contortion and visual theatre that you are not sure to forget.

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Pogo Fred

United States

Look into the skies as Pogo Fred soars through the air on his pogo stick performing amazing flips and tricks right before your eyes.

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Surprise Effect

France

The "We Connect the World" show combines break dancing, acrobatics and comedy through a rhythmic mix of energy and fun delivering a positive message on human values.

Strolling performers

Stroll through the Carnival site and take in all the sights and sounds….you’ll never know who or what you may find including unscheduled performances from stilt walkers, face painters, clowns and jugglers.  Be sure to be on the lookout for these amazing artists that have come to UpTown Waterloo to entertain you!

Vendors & More

Take some time to stop at our vendors to enjoy some international foods and visit Artists Alley and do some shopping. Take in some of your favourite shows, try your hand at the midway games and don’t forget a ride on our famous ferris wheel with amazing views. There’s fun for the whole family.

Special Events

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AUGUST 24 @ 6:00 PM - PUBLIC SQUARE

OPENING CEREMONIES

Join us as we kickoff the 35th Waterloo Busker Carnival with Rhythm Works - a high energy drumming and comedy show, good for the whole family. (Free Carnival Swag for the first 350 attendees.)

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AUGUST 25 @ 11:00 PM - PUBLIC SQUARE

EPIC FIRE SHOW

Where there's smoke there's fire! We're turning up the heat with an Epic Fire Show you won't want to miss.

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AUGUST 27 @ 5:00 PM - PUBLIC SQUARE

FAMILY VAUDEVILLE SHOW

See all your favourite buskers as they perform one last time in this amazing closing event. Fun for all ages. Rain or shine. Don’t miss it!

Call for Volunteers!

Thank your for volunteering for the Carnival. We couldn’t have done it without you.  Check back in the summer of 2024 when positions will be posted. 

35 years of smiles!

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Sponsors

Our sponsors’ incredible generosity enables us to bring you the 2023 edition of the Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival. Thank you for supporting street performing as an entertainment form and for making Waterloo a hub for amazing entertainment!

The Waterloo Busker Carnival is a not-for-profit community event that began in 1989.  It is one of the only festivals of its kind completely managed and operated by a Volunteer Executive Committee. 

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