Abstract
This paper investigates audience experiences of busking at the Otago Farmers Market in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is based on data from a series of semi-structured interviews and observations. The paper examines how busking serves as a form of casual leisure, offering relief and enjoyment within urban settings. By dismantling exclusionary norms in theatrical spaces, busking in outdoor environments offers audiences from diverse backgrounds an artistic experience that is physically and psychologically accessible and interactive. The findings show that busking can foster inclusivity by creating a welcoming and accessible environment, while recognizing this is not a utopia of such.