This year, the Jakuby Fair is joining forces with the Busker Tour festival, which means street artists from around the world are coming to Zgorzelec. They will bring suitcases packed with circus and magic props, costumes, and time-tested ways to turn passers-by into their audience. They will present their shows on 29 and 30 August 2026.
What can you expect?
Busker Tour guarantees a diverse mix of street arts, countries, and cultures. Shows last approximately 30–40 minutes, and each one brings a completely different story, set of props, and unique skills.
Buskers do not stick strictly to a script. Improvisation, using new places as inspiration, and involving the audience are what they have mastered. Even a show by the same artist can take a different turn every time. Come back and discover something new.
International line-up
The Busker Tour 2026 x Jakuby line-up features street performers from four countries and continents. Each artist will perform three times over two days (29 and 30 August).
- Bob the Amazing | USA | Circus: unicycle, juggling
- Liao Mang Chan (廖曼君) | Taiwan | Circus: diabolo, hula hoop
- Astronauts Theatre ‘Theoni the Mermaid’ | Greece | Living statue
- Muti Santarosa ‘Dangerous Escape from Death’ | Chile | Comedy Magic
Read more about the performers and their show: The Busker Tour 2026 line-up
Is it for me?
See for yourself how all generations come together and enjoy the street shows. You do not need to speak foreign languages. When it comes to the busking shows, charisma, body language, tricks, and stage presence matter far more than words.
Admission
Admission to all events is free. However, in keeping with the tradition of street performances, if you enjoy the show, please contribute to the artists’ hats.
Organisers
Święto Starego Miasta – Jakuby is organised by Miejski Dom Kultury in Zgorzelec
Website: jakuby.zgorzelec.eu
The Busker Tour artistic director: Małgorzata Węglarz (Busker.pl)
