Events and festivals

Events and festivals in Brisbane bring together and celebrate local cultures and enhance our reputation as a vibrant and creative city.

To provide a balance between the delivery of events and maintaining the amenity of the area, Council has developed the Events Local Law 2022 which requires organisers of 'prescribed' events obtain an event permit. The local law is supported by two Local Law rules, the self-assessable events rule and the assessable events rule. 

If you are planning an event with 1000 or more people expected to attend, you may need an event permit.

Require assistance with your event and which permit applies?

Call the Business Hotline on
133 BNE (133 263)

Find what you need

Events requiring an assessable event permit are larger events with:

  • an expected attendance of 10,000 or more people over the duration of the event, or
  • more than 5,000 people at any one time, or
  • activities that are expected to have an impact on the health, safety and amenity of the event patrons and surrounding community.

Find out what is required to apply for an assessable event permit and the fees payable.

Smaller events, and events with activities that are expected to have a lesser effect on the health, safety and amenity of the event patrons and the surrounding community, may be eligible for a self-assessable event permit.

 

Find out what is required to apply for a self-assessable event permit and the fees payable.

Find out about the rules related to assessable and self-assessable events to understand Council’s requirements.

Council has gathered links to useful resources to help with your event planning. There is information to help locate a venue for your event, find out about sponsorship, event planning and sustainable events.

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Event permit customer guidelines

Council has developed guidelines to help event organisers understand the application process and the documentation that may be required to support your event permit application. The guide contains useful information around identifying a suitable location for your event and other approvals that may be required.

 

Download the Event Permit Customer Guidelines (Word - 1.4Mb).

Events Local Law 2022

Council has improved the way events are regulated in Brisbane with the creation of the Events Local Law 2022. This local law commenced on 30 June 2023.

For more information:

Last updated: 29 September 2023

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