Apply for a Public Entertainment licence

Use this form if you want to provide entertainment - such as live music, a dance, concert, variety show or similar for members of the public, whether or not they have to pay to get in.

For further information see the Public Entertainment guidance and conditions notes. These also contain the Notice of Application (PENT2) Form.

Cost of application

£176 = 3 years

A temporary Public Entertainment licence application can be made for one-off events at a cost of £55.

Applications require payment online at the end of this form using a credit/debit card and are non-refundable.

What you’ll need

  • Day-to-day manager details
  • Company/partnership details
  • Digital copy of landlord's permission (if applicable)
  • Credit/debit card details

If more information is needed, please contact the Miscellaneous Licensing Team on 03451 55 11 77 (lines open 9 a.m - 5 p.m.).

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