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Find permit applications for events, arts and cultural activities and promotions, including park bookings and food trucks.

Amplified Music Venue Permit Apply for an Amplified Music Venue Permit for premises in the Special Entertainment Precinct in Fortitude Valley. You can also amend an existing permit.
Application for Fundraising Permit Apply for a free permit to fundraise for registered charities in areas around Queen Street Mall, Brunswick Street Mall, Chinatown Mall and Reddacliff Place.
Apply for a Malls Traffic Permit Apply for a permit to access the City Malls (Queen Street Mall and Reddacliff Place) or Valley Malls (Brunswick Street Mall and Chinatown Mall) by vehicle.
Assessable Event Approvals Apply for a permit for your festival or event. You can also transfer, renew or update a permit, or apply for consent to serve alcohol on Council land.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Lessons in the Gardens booking enquiry Submit an enquiry to book a 'Lessons in the Gardens' session for your school group at Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
Brisbane Food Trucks and Coffee Carts Consent to Operate Apply to operate a food truck or coffee cart as part of our Brisbane Food Trucks and Coffee Carts. Provide details about your food truck and your supporting documents.
Brisbane Gourmet Food Truck Design Application Apply for a design assessment of your gourmet food truck. You can apply for a website-only profile or a complete permit to trade on Council land.
Commercial Activity in a Park Application Request permission to carry out a commercial activity in a Council park. This includes busking, running personal training sessions and selling coffee or food.
Event Permit Quiz Check whether you need a permit for your event. You may need an assessable or self-assessable permit, depending on the event's duration, size and activities.
Filming in Brisbane Application Apply for your filming or photography permit. You can also add a new location to an existing permit, or request a road closure as part of your application.
Light up Brisbane and Hang a Bridge Banner Application Promote your event or campaign by lighting up a Council asset, such as the Story Bridge or Reddacliff Place sculptures, or hanging a banner.
Malls Busking Audition Application Apply for a busking audition in the Valley Malls or Queen Street Mall using the online form. If your audition is successful, you'll receive a busking licence.
Outdoor Dining in Malls Permit Application Request an outdoor dining permit for your food premises. You need a permit for outdoor dining in Queen Street Mall, Brunswick Street Mall or Chinatown Mall.
Park Booking Application Apply to hold an event or activity in a Council park. Let us know if you're holding a wedding, fun run or corporate, community or private event.
Self-Assessable Event Permit application Use the online form to apply for a self-assessable permit for your festival or event. You can pay the permit application fee by Visa or Mastercard.
Use of City Malls for a Special Event (PLACA Consent) Apply for consent to hold a non-commercial activity in a City Mall, including gathering data (e.g. surveys) or promoting pastimes and hobbies.
Valley Malls A-frame Sign Permit Application Complete the permit application to display an A-frame sign in the Brunswick Street or Chinatown Malls. Pay the application fee using a Visa or Mastercard.
Outdoor Gallery – Expressions Of Interest (EOI) Use this form if you're part of the local creative sector and want to express your interest in exhibiting works in Brisbane's Outdoor Gallery spaces.
Creative Register – sign up Register your interest in creative and cultural events, programs and funding opportunities in Brisbane. You’ll receive updates and information via email.
Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret program registration Register for the Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret program. Develop your creative and artistic talents in a supportive environment - no experience necessary.
Living in Brisbane Competition Enter to win a double pass for the Brisbane Metro before services officially start. Provide your name, phone number, email address and suburb.

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