Musicians: Play music at BART stations for Bach in the Subways March 21 to 31

BART invites local musicians to play live music between March 21 and 31 as part of Bach in the Subways, a global celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach and his enduring music.

Bach in the Subways was started organically in 2010 by New York City-based musician Dale Henderson and has grown into an international event that invites musicians to play Bach in public spaces. Musicians have played in more than 150 cities across 40 countries. Watch a short video of a previous performance here.

We'll update this page with the performance schedule in March. All performances take place in non-paid areas of stations.

How to play at a BART station

You are welcome to register as a solo artist or with a group. Playing Bach isn't a requirement, but it is recommended.

1) Register here.
‪2) Apply for BART's free Expressive Activity Permit‬.
‪3) Show up with your permit and play!

For participating musicians, BART requires that they not affix any signs on the walls, do not use amplified music, and only perform in non-paid areas of the stations. Bach in the Subways requires that participating musicians not solicit tips or accept any money as it is meant to be a shared gift of musical joy. Read more about requirements and guidelines here.

For general questions about Bach in the Subways, email [email protected]. For questions related to BART, email [email protected].

Download the promotional flyer here.