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Hold a large event in the city<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Planning your event </h2></span> <p> When planning to host an event in the City it is important to find out whether you:</p><ul><li>require a permit;</li><li>need city support;</li><li>understand how to apply for a permit and/or support;</li><li>are aware of all existing policies, management procedures and legislation relevant to event organisers; and</li><li>understand how to host your event efficiently with minimal impact on citizens/environment.</li></ul> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note">​​</i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>EVENT SAFETY</h4><p>We require that all events have the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-health-and-safety/events-safety/events-safety">necessary safety and security measures</a> in place. <br></p></div></div></span> <h4>Please consult the following regulation and guideline documents before planning:</h4><ul><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Events%20Policy%20-%20%28Policy%20number%2012329%29%20approved%20on%2029%20May%202013.pdf" target="_blank">Events Policy</a></li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Events_guidelines_Staging_Events.pdf" target="_blank">Staging Events Guidelines</a></li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Events_Application_Planning_Checklist.pdf" target="_blank">Event Application Planning Checklist </a></li><li> <a href="https://www.westerncape.gov.za/assets/departments/social-development/safety_at_sports_and_recreational_events_act_2_of_2010_0.pdf" target="_blank">Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2010<i class="icon link-external"></i> </a></li><li> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Events%20By-law.pdf" target="_blank">Events By-law</a></li></ul> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy blue bg-navy"><div class="graphic no-border"> <i class="info wellrun">​​​</i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Did you know?</h4><p> <b>A well-run city:</b> Our <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Events%20Policy%20-%20%28Policy%20number%2012329%29%20approved%20on%2029%20May%202013.pdf" target="_blank">Events Policy</a> is a guide for City and other hosted events. Helpful explanations in the policy document include: common events-related phrases and abbreviations, application and permits processes and how to plan and execute events in an efficient manner.</p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​​Apply for a permit</h2></span> <p>The Event Permits Office is a one-stop shop that facilitates all the necessary permissions to host your event. The requirements and permitting process for all events are outlined in the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Events%20By-law.pdf" target="_blank"> Events By-law</a><strong> </strong>which can be downloaded at the bottom of the page. We recommend you read carefully through the by-law before you make your application.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note">​​​</i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>You will need to submit a full event plan with your application. </p></div></div></span> <p>Once your application is received, it is sent to the various service departments in the City for comments and approvals, and only once all the conditions are met, is an event permit issued. Learn more about the process by following the City Connect link below. </p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy yellow bg-darker-grey"><div class="graphic"> <i class="info citycard">​​</i></div><div class="desc"><h4>City Connect</h4><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Filming-and-events/Apply-for-an-event-permit">Apply for an event permit. </a></p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Funding support for events</h2><p>The City wishes to support event organisers and has established a special events committee to review all applications for event funding. Please go through to our event support application page in City Connect for a step-by-step guide on how to apply.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy yellow bg-darker-grey"><div class="graphic"> <i class="info citycard">​​</i></div><div class="desc"><h4>City Connect</h4><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Find-grants-and-funding/Business-funding/Apply-for-event-support">Apply for event support</a>        </p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Event services </h2></span> <p>The City offers excellent event services for events organisers and providers. These include both private and municipal service providers. See<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Doing-business-in-the-city/Business-events/Events-services-and-infrastructure"> Events services and infrastructure </a>for more information on what services you should consider for your event.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy blue bg-navy"><div class="graphic no-border"> <i class="info opportunity">​​</i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Did you know?</h4><p> <b>An opportunity city:</b> City municipal services are activated through the event permit process.</p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Event greening</h2><p>We ask that all organisers, venue staff and suppliers pay special attention to keeping their event as clean and green as possible. For useful tips on running a smart, green event please see our <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Greener-business/Green-events/Event-greening">Event greening page</a>. </p><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Your event permit </h2></span> <p>Once your plan is approved and the permit is issued, you have to ensure the event fully complies with our requirements. If these are in question at any stage, the City may request an event organiser to immediately provide proof of compliance. </p><h4> Failure to do so will result in one or more of the following:</h4><ul><li>The issue of a notice of non-compliance</li><li>A fine</li><li>Halting or cancelling the event, either prior-to or during the event</li></ul> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note">​​​</i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>An event may be cancelled or stopped at any time by the City manager or anyone delegated by the City if public safety is compromised. </p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Contact us</h2><p>If you have any questions or concerns, or need any information, contact our Events Office or visit <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Events%20Department">our department page​</a>.</p> <span> <div class="contact"><h4>​Events Office</h4><address><ul><li> <em>Telephone: <br><a href="#0214174035">021 417 4035</a></em></li> <em> <li>Fax: <br><a>086 576 1580</a></li> </em> <li> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:events.permit@capetown.gov.za">events.permit@capetown.gov.za</a></em></li></ul></address></div></span>GP0|#716ba440-04ca-4919-8866-955ed57c7552;L0|#0716ba440-04ca-4919-8866-955ed57c7552|Hold a large event in the city;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#1db563fe-1258-4206-8c65-6991cb22da7d;GPP|#ce2f744d-a7d0-4f70-9e09-6cef4e0b7eb4;GPP|#e88ff549-973f-4e3c-a46c-cfbe61bd6a24;GP0|#23eac386-f54c-42e5-9193-ff88327430e6;L0|#023eac386-f54c-42e5-9193-ff88327430e6|Hold a large event in the city;GPP|#096af78e-d60e-46e6-bce6-22732ff6723a;GPP|#89735f7d-4b7f-4fbf-9c41-33a1721f9caf;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752;GP0|#534adfc6-421a-4475-adff-dbcaed2d130a;L0|#0534adfc6-421a-4475-adff-dbcaed2d130a|Hold a large event in the city;GPP|#135e773e-8785-4a3a-93fa-f591915ca32b;GPP|#0d3239d7-7f51-4f27-91a0-72970cba1d46;GP0|#dbf0abad-688e-404b-b48d-627e52cac699;L0|#0dbf0abad-688e-404b-b48d-627e52cac699|Hold a large event in the city;GPP|#c2b2fff1-0d02-4be9-a5a8-936638b70b67;GPP|#0c2420be-c66e-49a2-a10b-86921ae3c3c2;GP0|#8b3a4afb-064f-4ee4-add4-1323dbcb5ce7;L0|#08b3a4afb-064f-4ee4-add4-1323dbcb5ce7|Holding a large event in the city;GPP|#85401870-78f5-488a-8f69-9c30f496a091All you need to know about holding a large event in the city of Cape Town0

 

 

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