Apply for this licence
Get a licence if you use a site for public entertainment.
Exemptions
You may not need a licence for some events or sites, like:
- athletic events at sports grounds
- if you’re a school, college or other educational institute
- if you already hold a theatre or cinema licence
Your council will have a full list of what they class as entertainment.
How to apply
Contact your council to apply for a public entertainment licence.
Your council may charge you an application fee.
Displaying your licence
Your council will tell you how to display your licence.
Fines and penalties
You can be fined up to £20,000 if you use a site for public entertainment without a licence.