Public entertainment licence

Summary
A Public Entertainment Licence is required for the use of buildings or land as a place of public entertainment, whether or not you pay to access the entertainment.

More information, including a list of activities which require a Public Entertainment Licence, is included in our guidance notes.

Please note you must submit a copy of your Public Liability Insurance Certificate when submitting your application form.
Licence period
1 year
Fees
Capacity of venue/ event1 Year/Temp3 Year
less than 200£180.60£360.15
200 to 1499£256.20£512.40
1500 to 4999£449.40£899.85
5000 to 9999£643.65£1,286.25
10,000 +£962.85£1,925.70
Charity£45.15£91.35