Guidance

Apply to become a permit-free art or music festival

How to apply to get on the list of permit-free art and music festivals.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 16 December 2014
• Last updated: 30 November 2023 — See all updates

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How to apply to get on the list of permit free festivals

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This guidance provides details on how individuals who are hosting festivals can apply to get on the list of permit-free festivals.

Published 16 December 2014
Last updated 30 November 2023 + show all updates

1. 30 November 2023

   Updated information for festivals applying for inclusion on the permit free festival list.

2. 14 February 2023

   Updated guidance to highlight that the application window to apply to get on the permit free festival list was closed on 31 January 2023.

3. 1 December 2022

   Updated to provide information to festivals on how to apply for inclusion on the Permit Free Festival list over December and January.

4. 24 February 2022

   Updated guidance to highlight that the application window to apply to get on the permit free festival list is closed.

5. 7 January 2022

   Updated information on the permit free festival list application window.

6. 11 December 2020

   Information updated for festivals between 7 April 2021 and 6 April 2022.

7. 3 January 2020

   Updated guidance for 2020.

8. 20 November 2018

   Updated contact information and evidence list

9. 13 November 2017

   Updated details.

10. 15 November 2016

    Updated guidance.

11. 27 November 2015

    Updated guidance.

12. 16 December 2014

    First published.