The art of street performing has been with us for millennia. People do it to practice and improve their skills, get noted, earn money, and sometimes just for the thrill of it. All around the world, you can find various shows – musical, athletic, comic, and more, and we gathered some of our favorite street shows to share with you.
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Glass Orb Filmed Yoyogi park in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan, this man was just sitting there, practicing his art for the enjoyment of passersby. |
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Spray Painting Filmed in Las Vegas, USA, the amazing work of Max Schultz. |
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Funny Athletic Performance An amazing display of athletic abilities by street performer Snap Boogie on the streets of Toronto, Canada. |
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Traditional Music Fusion Yuki & Taku are a pair of street musicians that travel the world, playing their amazing fusion of Australian Aboriginal Didgeridoo and a modern Swiss instrument, the "Hang". Filmed in Singapore. |
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Making Music from Junk Dario Rossi performing his incredible set at the Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Italy. |
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Hallelujah on Water Glasses An incredible rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah on water-filled wine glasses. |
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Pipe Guy Taken in Dubai, this man, nicknamed "Pipe Guy" plays incredible music using his flip-flops and a set of PVC pipes. |
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The New Charlie Chaplin If you fondly remember Charlie Chaplin's films, this performance, filmed in London, England, will bring a smile to your face. |
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The Invisible Man A short video of what seems to be a man who's not there... |
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Cotton Candy Art This man clearly knows how to please his customers. He sculpts incredible cotton candy sculptures with masterful percision. |
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Athletic Display in NYC Some days, visitors of New York City's Central Park are lucky enough to enjoy these 3 young men, and their athletic display. |
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Unbelievable Football Control This man is a pure master of the ball. His control of the ball's movement, as well as his own body, is astounding. |
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Italian Contortionist An incredible performance from an expert contortionist on the streets of Turin, Italy. |
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The Ring Man Tourists visiting Taipei in Taiwan may be lucky enough to see one of the most well-known street performers in the city - The Ring Man. |
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Ice Cream Surprise Travellers to Turkey's capital - Istanbul, can enjoy the country's finest ice cream with a side of hilarity. |
Take it Away, Tiny Dancer!
Amanda Ocampo has captured our hearts and enslaved our eyes with what seems to us as quite simply one of the best child dancers we've ever seen, and she's only 7 years old!
Prepare to Be Blown Away by the Dance of the Century!
It's part visuals, part dance. And combined it makes one of the more touching performances we've seen this century.
The Beauty of Female Portraits Through the Centuries
This video is truly a testament to that statement that it is a small artistic world after all.
How to Impress a Woman According to This String Quartet
Watch a fascinating combined-skills performance by a string quartet.
The Story of the Oldest Piano Player in the World
Learn the story of a woman who has been playing piano for over 100 years.
Love Mozart? Here Is Every One of His Amazing Symphonies!
Mozart was composing symphonies since before he could write music notation! Here are all of his genuine symphonies for your listening pleasure.
WATCH: This Dance Is an Ode to Beautiful Mother Nature
This shadow dance, a tribute to nature, will move you to tears through its poignancy and thanks to its stark depiction of the reality that Mother Nature faces.
This Young Girl Plays the Violin Like No Other
Masha Marshon impresses everyone with her violin skills. I've never heard such beauty before.
Magnificent Metal Sculptures of Animals Made From Cutlery
Matt Wilson is an artist from South Carolina. His art is created from knives, forks or cuillères, in which he bends the metal to his will, bringing various types of animals to life.
What a Funny Way to Illustrate the World's Proverbs!
Artist James Chapman loves proverbs. Here are 20 collected from around the world and illustrated marvelously. The wisdom of these leaps right from the page.
These 10 Famous Salvador Dali Paintings Will Amaze You
Salvador Dali is a Spanish artist well-known for his works of Surrealism. Here we take a look at 10 of his most famous paintings.
13 Iconic Paintings that Changed the Art World Forever
These artists changed the art scene, shaking the world, and leaving a special mark in the historian art scene forever.
How It's Made: Glass Christmas Ornaments
Enjoy a quick history of Christmas glass ornaments and a deep look into how they're made!
The Secrets Behind Today's Special Effects...
Can you believe this movie set was made of sculptures?
Smile as These 2 Prove You're Never Too Old to Dance!
If you think you're too old to dance, then you'd better think again!
Classic Performance: The `Smoking Magician`!
Tom Mullica is one of the most celebrated magicians and comedians in the world, and is known for his amazing cigarette tricks. Also, his great sense of humor and showmanship make for a very entertaining show!
12 World-Famous Sculptures Everyone Should Recognize
In this article, we showcase 12 of the most famous and recognized sculptures in the world starting from the oldest to the most recent.
These Real Seashells Look Like Pieces of Sunken Treasure
This seashell art is unlike anything I've ever seen before... absolutely stunning!
This Violinist Has an Incredible Duet With Her Shadow
What happens when your shadow becomes your duet partner?
WATCH: Bocelli Stuns Audience With An Amazing Surprise
Legendary tenor, Andrea Bocelli, does a wonderful job accompanying the lost voice of Edith Piaf in a glorious and totally unique performance.
Mexican Music Meets Classical in a Gorgeous Ballet
Igor Moiseev's ballet group mixes Mexican and classical styles to create a gorgeous performance.
This Young Violinist Will Treat Your Ears to Heaven...
watch as 11 year old Tyler Butler-Figueroa wows the judges of America's Got Talent with his violin music.
This Homeless Man Amazed Everyone Around Him...
No one was expecting this homeless man to have such skills on a piano. When he starts to play, everyone in the vicinity stops to listen.
The Beauty of Female Portraits Through the Centuries
This video is truly a testament to that statement that it is a small artistic world after all.
This Artist's Level of Realism Is Out of This World!
Thanks to the power of digital art, this incredible artist creates this stunningly realistic portraits. Check out some of his finest works here.
This Beautiful Dance is Unlike Any Other
This performance takes the art of dancing to a whole new level!
This Girl Only Needs a Simple Flute to Delight Your Ears
Listen to the dulcet tones of this young girl's flute.
This Unique Art Works Mimic Life in a Beautiful Way
These insects may look real, but they are made entirely out of bamboo.
You Have Never Heard Drums Played This Beautifully Before
Listen to these drums play in this incredible performance.
This Art May Be Small, but It's Extremely Beautiful!
These breathtaking miniature pieces of art are the works of Japanese Artist Kiyomi. Check out her work, you're bound to be amazed!
Woah! How is it Possible to Build Such Beauty Using Sand?
Japanese artist Toshihiko Hosaka has been making sand sculptures for the last two decades and his art will astound you!
Classical Music: Enjoy 50 of the Greatest Masterpieces!
This video collected together 50 of the most famous and beautiful classical music pieces in the world.
These Videos Reveal What Cities Looked Like 100 Years Ago!
Watching old movies is like time travel. A selection of these 15 films will let you travel to several cities of the past, such as New York and Paris.
These Oil Paintings Beautifully Capture Colonial America
Contemporary American artist Meadow Gist magnificently re-imagines Colonial America in her beautiful oil painting, sweeping you away to a bygone time.
WATCH: A Superb Xylophone Performance by Christoph Sietzen
This beautiful xylophone performance, which is an interpretation of Emmanuel Séjourné's Attraction, will have you utterly spellbound.
This Irish Jig is Just Too Much Fun to Watch!
Enjoy this Irish dance craze that will bring a smile to your face!
These People Took Their Hobby to the Next Level
These people are living examples of the mastery of a hobby.
Feast Your Eyes on Some Wonderful Realist Art
The Realism art movement originated in France in the 1850s. Take a look at these 7 famous paintings from the Realism art movement to feast your eyes upon.
This Beautiful Cover of Cher's 'Believe' Melted My Heart...
Watch Ella Henderson perform Cher's believe in the most impeccable way possible.
10 Jawdropping Artisan Cakes Inspired by Classic Art
When it comes to confectionery art, it just doesn’t get more luxurious and beautiful than the artisan cakes of Los Angeles based artist, Julie Simon.
Take a Closer Look... These Are Not Photographs
It may be hard to believe, but what follows are not photographs, but watercolor paintings, created by Spanish artist Iban Navarro.
There’s a Side to Michelangelo’s Artwork You’ve Never Seen
Take a look at the work of artist Michelangelo, beyond the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David, and created by him over 70 years.
These Paintings of Tigers are Gorgeous and Majestic
Tiger paintings have been a prominent subject in art history, spanning centuries and cultures. Here are some of history's best tiger art.
10 Must-Read and Must-See Books and Films about Aging
In the world of movies and books, there hasn’t always been an incredible representation of the aging process. We have found some gems for you though!
This Magic Trick Uses Technology to Dazzle the Audience
Let these identical twins dazzle you with their outstanding magic performance.