Entertainment Licensing

What is the purpose of an Entertainment Licence?

To ensure that people enjoy themselves in safety and in reasonable comfort knowing that should an emergency occur, they will be able to leave the premises or venue safely.

What type of premises or venue requires a Licence?

Premises used for entertainment, which can range from small halls to large purpose built multi-use complexes, including bars, clubs, restaurants, snooker halls, leisure centres and marquees. Venues include open-air musical entertainment and street entertainment.

What type of events require an entertainment Licence?

Indoor entertainment:

Music, singing, dancing or similar entertainments
Theatrical performances
Boxing matches or exhibitions & similar sports
Snooker, pool, billiards & dart matches or exhibitions & similar games
Video game machines

Outdoor entertainment:

Open-air concerts (whether or not there is a charge)
Events which have outdoor festivals, music, singing, dancing etc.

Occasional Licence:

Premises infrequently used for entertainment purposes (14 occasions or less per year) can obtain an Occasional Licence.
Applications for such events should be submitted to the Licensing Section at least 2 months before the date of event