The Queanbeyan Show is turning up the volume in 2026 with the launch of its very first Busking Competition, a brand‑new competition designed to celebrate rising talent, energise the grounds, and give performers a stage in a unique environment. Dazzle the audience with your musical ability.
Across the weekend, the Show will come alive with multiple busking stages, each offering a different atmosphere and audience. Placed in our high‑traffic zones, performers will have the chance to showcase their skills, build a following, and connect with crowds throughout the event.
Fan voting will run across the weekend, giving visitors the power to support their favourite performers and help push them through to the next round. The highest‑voted acts will advance to the Busking Finals, held in the Main Arena, where the energy is high, the crowd is loud, and the spotlight is bright.
At stake is a major prize: $1,000 cash, awarded to the overall winner, a fantastic boost for any emerging artist looking to take the next step in their creative journey.
| Time | Southern Stage | Bar Stage |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Not So Polished | Bull Singing |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Vacant | Mia Tailor |
| 11:00am – 11:30am | Vacant | Christopher Barlow |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Baxter Lynn | Vacant |
| 12:00pm – 12:30pm | Jayson and Esther | Vacant |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm | Bull Singing | Not So Polished |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Line Dancing | Bull Singing |
| 1:30pm – 2:00pm | Line Dancing | Bull Singing |
| 2:00pm – 2:30pm | Mia Tailor | Vacant |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Christopher Barlow | Vacant |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Harrison Bond | Baxter Lynn |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Harrison Bond | Not So Polished |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm | Line Dancing | Bull Singing |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Line Dancing | Bull Singing |
