
Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert
Last Update: September 3, 2025
Montréal, QC
Permits for public artists to perform on pedestrian Saint-Hubert Plaza
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Program status
Closed
Overview
The Street Performers on the Pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert program offers public artists the opportunity to perform on Saint-Hubert Street between July 8 and August 21, 2024, with a daily permit fee of $32 per day of performance. The initiative supports a variety of artistic activities, including visual arts, dance, music, magic, poetry, circus arts, and mime, to enhance the summer programming during the street's pedestrianization.
Financing terms and conditions
- The permit fee for each day of performance is set at $32.00 per day, per artist.
Activities funded
- Live street performances by visual artists in designated pedestrian zones.
- Dance performances by professional or recognized street artists.
- Musical performances by individual musicians or musical artists.
- Public performances by magicians, poets, circus artists, or mimes.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a public performer (such as a visual artist, dancer, musician, magician, poet, circus artist, or mime).
- The applicant must obtain a permit from the Borough of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie to perform on Plaza Saint-Hubert.
- The application must include proof of membership in a recognized professional association or collective, or provide evidence of professional training or experience (validated by submitting materials such as videos, a professional website, or social media profiles).
Who is eligible?
- Visual artists
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Magicians
- Poets
- Circus artists
- Mimes
Who is not eligible
- Companies or businesses not engaged in public artistic performance (such as non-performing businesses or unrelated industries).
- Entities wishing to use amplified sound, fire, or conduct commercial sales during performances.
- Organizations intending to solicit children or install furnishings (e.g., tents, tables, or chairs) on site.
Eligible expenses
- Permit fee for each day of public performance (32.00$ per day per artist).
Eligible geographic areas
- Activities taking place on Saint-Hubert Street, Montréal, specifically in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough.
Selection criteria
- Submission of proof of membership in a recognized professional association for stage, music, or film artists.
- Submission of proof of membership in a street artist group that conducts qualitative evaluations of its members.
- Submission of administrative proof of a certain level of training or professional practice, validated by the Division of Culture and Libraries (such as videos, professional website, social media pages, or YouTube channel).
- Validation of provided documents by the selection committee.
How to apply
1
Review eligibility and details
- Review the eligibility requirements for participating as a street performer during the pedestrianization of Plaza Saint-Hubert
- Identify your relevant artistic discipline (visual artist, dancer, musician, magician, poet, circus artist, mime)
- Check the available performance zones and permitted schedule
2
Gather eligibility documents
- Prepare one of the required proofs: membership in a recognized professional association, membership in a street artist group, or administrative proof of training/professional practice (videos, professional website, social media, etc.)
- Gather all supporting documents for evaluation
3
Submit your application
- Contact the program by sending your application by email to info.evenementsrpp@montreal.ca
- Include required proofs and requested information in your submission
4
Under selection committee review
- Wait for validation by the selection committee based on the documents provided
- Receive notification regarding approval or denial of your permit application
5
Pay fee and sign code of ethics
- Upon approval, pay the permit fee: $32.00 per performance day
- Make payment at the Bureau Accès Montréal (by cheque or credit card, in person)
- Sign the attestation acknowledging the code of ethics
Additional information
- The permit fee must be paid in order to receive the performance authorization.
- Only two artists per day and per location are permitted, with a maximum of one hour of continuous performance per artist.
- An attestation acknowledging the code of ethics must be signed upon payment at the designated office.
- There will be no opportunity to reschedule performances due to weather, as the area is protected by a canopy.
Contacts
info.evenementsrpp@montreal.ca
Montréal, QC, Canada
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