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
2 December 2024 — 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.

Updates to this page

Published 16 December 2014
Last updated 2 December 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated the process for applications to the list of permit free festivals for 2025.

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

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

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

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

  6. Updated information on the permit free festival list application window.

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

  8. Updated guidance for 2020.

  9. Updated contact information and evidence list

  10. Updated details.

  11. Updated guidance.

  12. Updated guidance.

  13. First published.

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