| Events services and infrastructure | Events services and infrastructure | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Event%20Services%20And%20Infrastructure%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass1A7696E3AF2447868017D7880CC6CEE2"><p>Cape Town has earned the reputation of an events destination by successfully hosting events of various sizes and types, including signature global events, throughout the year. Our events services and infrastructure ensure that organisers can host well-run events all year round. </p></div> | <h2 class="sectHeading">Event services</h2><h4> As an events destination, we have:</h4><ul><li>the organisational capability to host mega/major events;</li><li>a diverse supply of accommodation within the city;</li><li>varied events venues and facilities; and</li><li>good transport infrastructure.</li></ul><h4>Cape Town offers excellent basic services for public event organisers and goers, such as: </h4><ul><li>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Water%20and%20Sanitation">water and sanitation services</a>;</li><li>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Waste%20Services%20Department">waste management services</a>;</li><li>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Law%20Enforcement%20and%20Security%20Department">emergency and safety services</a>;</li><li>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Law%20Enforcement%2c%20Traffic%20and%20Coordination%20Department">traffic services</a>; and </li><li>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Disaster%20Risk%20Management%20Centre">security and disaster risk management services</a>.</li></ul><p>When you submit your
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Events_Permit_Application_Forms.pdf" target="_blank">event application</a>, you will need to complete a standard permit application form and any additional forms for City services you will need at your event. </p><div class="notification with-heading dark-copy light-blue bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border">
<i class="info fastfact"></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>Fast fact</h4><p>Arts and cultural events and productions in the city support the R2 billion contribution that cultural industries make to the national GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in South Africa each year.</p></div></div><p>Our page,
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Doing-business-in-the-city/Business-compliance-permits-and-licences/Hold-a-large-event-in-the-city">Hold a large event in the city</a>, offers guidance on how to hold and organise a public event legally in Cape Town, which includes filling in the
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Events_Permit_Application_Forms.pdf" target="_blank">event application form</a>. </p><p>If you have all you need and are ready to apply for your permit, follow the City Connect link below to find out how to apply:</p><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><h2 class="sectHeading">Transport networks and infrastructure</h2><p>Our locations, travel networks and facilities make holding events in Cape Town a worthwhile experience. Getting to and around Cape Town is fluid and simple with our
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Annexure%20F%20-%202013_to_2018_Comprehensive_Integrated_Transport_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">integrated public transport network</a> – enabling easy access to big tourism attractions, popular shopping precincts and event venues. </p><h4>For more information on our transport networks, please see: </h4><p>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Transport-and-vehicles">Transport and vehicles</a><br><a href="https://www.tct.gov.za/en/home/" target="_blank">Transport
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<a href="https://capetown-internationalairport.co.za/index.html" target="_blank">Cape Town International Airport
<i class="icon link-external"></i></a></p><p>The City has good supporting infrastructure too, including four universities, broadband networks, a Sport Science Institute, world-class hospitals and medical facilities, and a host of accommodation solutions from hotels to hostels, to a very active Air BnB industry.</p><h4>Transport Management Plans</h4><p>Organisers of events that have a certain level of impact on the environment or the surrounding community are required to submit a Transportation Management Plan (TMP). The TMP must be approved by the Event Section of our Transport Network Department before the event takes place. </p><p>A TMP is required if the proposed event changes the transportation environment by: </p><ul><li>Affecting public transport routes and schedules</li><li>Causing abnormally long queuing or delays </li><li>Requiring additional traffic control measures </li><li>Requiring road users to reduce their travel speed or direction of travel on the roads </li></ul><p>Download our
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/Event_Transport_Management_Plan_Guideline.zip" target="_blank">useful guideline documents </a>to help you prepare a TMP that meets the approval requirements.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Venues and facilities</h2><p>Our network of world-class sports and event venues create many possibilities for organisers.
<a href="https://dhlstadium.co.za/" target="_blank">The DHL Stadium<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> is a 55 000-seater multi-functional stadium and was host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. </p><p>It has since hosted several international sports tournaments, concerts and festivals. The Cape Town International Convention Centre, is one of Africa’s top conferencing venues. </p><p>We have a number of
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities">great facilities and venues available to book</a>, from cultural and historic spaces like our City Hall, to smaller venues like community halls and outdoor sites, beaches and parks. See
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Book/Book-a-city-facility/How-to-book-a-city-facility">How to book a City facility </a>for more information on how to go about securing a venue for your event. </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us<br></h2><div class="contact"><h4>Events Permit Office</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:
<br><a>021 417 4035</a><br><br> Email:
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<a href="mailto:events.permit@capetown.gov.za">events.permit@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p></div> | | GP0|#c0bb16cb-f5c3-42e2-93f7-1c065e4fb96f;L0|#0c0bb16cb-f5c3-42e2-93f7-1c065e4fb96f|Events services and infrastructure;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#85401870-78f5-488a-8f69-9c30f496a091;GPP|#ce2f744d-a7d0-4f70-9e09-6cef4e0b7eb4;GPP|#e88ff549-973f-4e3c-a46c-cfbe61bd6a24;GP0|#1bf064d6-ad1d-4f46-a4bb-6342bec2a23d;L0|#01bf064d6-ad1d-4f46-a4bb-6342bec2a23d|Events services and infrastructure;GPP|#096af78e-d60e-46e6-bce6-22732ff6723a;GPP|#89735f7d-4b7f-4fbf-9c41-33a1721f9caf;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Our events services and infrastructure ensure that organisers can host well-run events of all sizes, all year round. | 0 |
