| Apply for an event permit | Apply for an event permit | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass32640EB3B60146F6B93D5DDFBD357C1B"><p>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.<br></p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">How to apply</h2>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Marches, gatherings and demonstrations</h4><p>
<b></b>The Events Office does not facilitate approvals for processions, marches and/or gatherings in terms of the Gatherings Act. You will need to
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Public-gatherings/Apply-to-demonstrate-or-gather">apply to host a gathering or demonstration</a>.</p></div></div></span></span>
<p>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
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Book/Book-a-city-facility/How-to-book-a-city-facility">book your venue</a> prior to applying for your permit.</p><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> 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.</p>
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<b>You will also need to provide:</b></p><ul><li>indemmity form</li><li>detailed event programme</li><li>layout of event</li><li>transport management plan</li><li>emergency management plan</li><li>vendors and caterers</li><li>health requirements</li><li>service requirements</li><li>events communication plan</li><li>environmental protection plan</li><li>community participation plan</li><li>signed letters of consent from all involved parties</li></ul></div></div></span>
<h4>Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMP)</h4><p>You may need an
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-solid-waste-services/integrated-waste-management-plans">integrated waste management plan</a> 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.</p><p>Download the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/SW%20EVENTS%20FORM.pdf">Event Waste Management Plan Application Form</a>.</p><p>For more information, read our
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Events.pdf" target="_blank">Events Waste Services FAQs</a>. </p><h4>Noise exemption permit</h4><p>Depending on the nature of the event, you may also need to
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Business-and-trade/Apply-for-a-noise-exemption-permit">apply for a noise exemption permit</a>.</p><p>For more details, you can read through the
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Events_guidelines_Staging_Events.pdf" target="_blank">Guidelines for Hosting an Event</a>, which you can download below. Also see our
<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>page.</p><p>
<strong>Step 2: </strong>Submit your completed application to the City, either by emailing it to
<a href="mailto:events.permit@capetown.gov.za">
<em>events.permit@capetown.gov.za</em></a> or faxing it to
<em><a>086 576 1580</a></em>.</p><h4>You can also hand-deliver your application to the Events Office at:</h4><p>
<em>10th Floor, Tower Block</em><br><i>Civic Centre</i><br><em>12 Hertzog Boulevard</em><br><em>Cape Town</em></p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>application timeframes</h4><p>
<b></b>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
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Events_guidelines_Staging_Events.pdf" target="_blank">events application guidelines</a>.</p></div></div></span><span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span>
<h4>Events Office</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:</em><br><em><a>021 417 4035</a><br></em><br><em>Fax:</em><br><em><a>086 576 1580</a><br></em><br><em>E-mail:</em><br><a href="mailto:events.permit@capetown.gov.za"><em>events.permit@capetown.gov.za</em></a><br></p> | | GP0|#5ec8db5e-20ae-4b81-8b6d-c40ffa800bec;L0|#05ec8db5e-20ae-4b81-8b6d-c40ffa800bec|Filming and events;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#4fafd405-ee2c-4ec8-87ee-79828064c3d1;GPP|#54dbab3a-0b2f-4602-8af5-3d651c59a5f4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | If you want to host an event in the City of Cape Town, you need to apply for an events permit. | 0 |
