Performing Artists

Work without a Work Permit: Performing Artists

• Foreign-based musical and theatrical individuals and groups and their essential crew;
• street performers (buskers), DJs;
• a foreign or traveling circus;
• guest artists (not employed) within a Canadian performance group for a time-limited engagement;
• wrestlers from the World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) (and similar groups);
• persons performing at a private event for a time-limited engagement, such as a wedding;
• air show performers;
• artists working at or attending a showcase or workshop; which may include competing, judging competitors, demonstrating their skill, and holding a class related to the showcase or workshop, as well as visual artists creating or displaying their own work (normally no more than five days, although some flexibility in duration may be permitted);
• rodeo contestants (e.g., bronco-riders, steer-ropers, barrel racers).