Licensing of Events

Entertainment that doesn't need a licence

There has been considerable deregulation since the Licensing Act 2003 (opens in a new tab) came into force.

This has been brought about by the:

• Live Music Act 2012 (opens in a new tab)
  
• Licensing Act 2003 (Descriptions of Entertainment) (Amendment) Order 2013 (opens in a new tab)
• Legislative Reform (Entertainment Licensing) Order 2014 (opens in a new tab)
• Deregulation Act 2015 (opens in a new tab)

Guidance on GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)  gives details of what activities are regarded as the provision of regulated entertainment and when they are licensable and those which are exempt.