Top US busking cities in 2026: New Orleans (Royal Street, Jackson Square), Nashville (Broadway, 12 South), New York (Washington Square, MUNY subway program), Austin (South Congress, 6th Street), San Francisco (Pier 39, Embarcadero). Tipping is generous in tourist areas, $20-$120/hour in strong spots. Most cities require permits for amplified music.
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