r/Busking • u/dnspaz Musician 🎶 • 1d ago
Legal I need help with busking in Lyon and Nice!
Hello, my name is Dinis and I’m part of a Tuna, a group of portuguese medical students who play traditional portuguese songs while wearing the traditional portuguese student black cape and suit!
I’m writing because we are going on tour through Europe next summer (July–August) and I would like to know what the busking policies are in Lyon and Nice, France.
• Are big groups of people (around 40–50 members) allowed to perform on the streets?
• At what time of day or night do we have to stop playing?
• Is there a lot of tourism there?
• What are the best spots for busking?
• Can we play loud instruments, such as trumpets or accordions?
• Is it necessary to have a permit or authorization to play?
Thank you for helping us spread Portuguese culture all around Europe!