World Buskers Festival

During the festival, hundreds of free events by street performers from around the world are held on various stages and squares throughout the city.

Some clubs and the Arts Centre host evening events that require a mandatory donation as admission.

These events are also restricted to adult visitors due to the often risqué nature of the presented comedy and shows.

Since the festival takes place without admission fees throughout the city centre, it is difficult to determine the exact number of visitors.

No data were collected for 2012 as the festival did not take place in the city centre following the Canterbury earthquakes.