Event Licenses and permits

Do I need a licence for my event?

If your proposed event involves one or more of the following activities then you are likely to need to obtain a licence (or temporary event notice) under the Licensing Act 2003 (opens in a new tab) .

  • Sale of alcohol
  • Supply of late night refreshment – i.e. selling hot food or hot drink between 11.00pm and 5.00am for consumption on or off the premises
  • Provision of 'Regulated entertainment'

Please see Licensing of events for further information

ID: 4865, revised 12/06/2025
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