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AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 10, 2025

Saturday nights feature an artisan market on Railroad Street.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 3, 2025

The festival’s primary programming begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of August 29, 2024

The summer festival will finish out its season with a headlining performance by Cate Great, plus folk, rock, soul, and more.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of August 22, 2024

Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, mark week nine of the festival’s 10-weekend run.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of August 15, 2024

The weekend’s lineup features a strong focus on talented local musicians—including the ever-popular Wanda Houston!

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of August 8, 2024

On Friday, Jacob’s Pillow on the Road will host Querencia Dance Company on the Berkshire Busk! main stage nearest to SoCo Creamery.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of August 1, 2024

Performers this weekend will feature a mix of folk, country and reggae musicians; Berkshire Busk!'s very first hula hoop performer; and more.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 25, 2024

The festival will host its very first Latin Night in collaboration with Festival Latino and Latinas413 on Saturday, July 27.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 18, 2024

Notable folk musicians and oddball acts can be found throughout Great Barrington all weekend.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 11, 2024

Headlining the bill is Groovy Guy, an internationally traveling professional street performer who is bringing his juggling skills to Great Barrington for the first time.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 4, 2024

Stunt comedian Wacky Chad will return as one of Berkshire Busk!’s headlining acts on both Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6. Festivities throughout downtown Great Barrington begin at 6:30 p.m.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of June 27, 2024

Berkshire Busk! is stepping into its fourth season with Pride!

One-man stunt comedian Wacky Chad returns to Berkshire Busk! August 25 and 26

Wacky Chad’s show isn’t as easy as it looks–and it doesn’t look easy at all. But as a professional street performer, the flips and tricks are only half the battle.

Bella Santarella will host Pride Night at Berkshire Busk! on July 15 on behalf of Berkshire Pride

Hot off the heels of shows at Berkshire Pride, Sheffield Pride, The Barn, Dottie’s, and more, Bella Santarella will take up the mic once again as an emcee for Pride Night at Berkshire Busk! on July 15.

Teenage Singer/songwriter and busker Noah Robertson sets sail from Australia to take part in Berkshire Busk!’s opening weekend on July 1

“I just love the whole vibe of playing/busking on the street,” said Noah Robertson, who grew up busking at outdoor markets in Australia. “I love the feeling as the crowd builds. It's awesome when people start dancing, clapping, moving, and getting into it."
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