Apply for an event permit
Cape Town has a number of beautiful venues and an unmistakable uniqueness that makes it perfect for events of all kinds. If you would like to stage an event in the city, you will have to apply for an events permit from the City of Cape Town.
How to apply
Marches, gatherings and demonstrations
The Events Office does not facilitate approvals for processions, marches and/or gatherings in terms of the Gatherings Act. You will need to
apply to host a gathering or demonstration.
The main consideration for any event being staged in the City of Cape Town is the safety of the participants and the public. Please ensure that you have arranged to
book your venue prior to applying for your permit.
Step 1: Download and complete the Application to Host an Event form, which you can find in the document downloads section below. Provide as much information as possible about your event in order to speed up the approval process.
You will also need to provide:
- indemmity form
- detailed event programme
- layout of event
- transport management plan
- emergency management plan
- vendors and caterers
- health requirements
- service requirements
- events communication plan
- environmental protection plan
- community participation plan
- signed letters of consent from all involved parties
Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMP)
You may need an
integrated waste management plan for your event, depending on the kind of event you are holding. This will include a plan for management and recycling of your event waste, as well as cleaning up the event area.
Download the Event Waste Management Plan Application Form.
For more information, read our
Events Waste Services FAQs.
Noise exemption permit
Depending on the nature of the event, you may also need to
apply for a noise exemption permit.
For more details, you can read through the
Guidelines for Hosting an Event, which you can download below. Also see our
Events services and infrastructure page.
Step 2: Submit your completed application to the City, either by emailing it to
events.permit@capetown.gov.za or faxing it to
086 576 1580.
You can also hand-deliver your application to the Events Office at:
10th Floor, Tower Block
Civic Centre
12 Hertzog Boulevard
Cape Town
application timeframes
Your application must be submitted at least three weeks (21 days) before your event for a small event of 200 – 2000 people. Longer time frames are applicable based on the size of the event. For more information, you can see our
events application guidelines.
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