Apply to become a permit-free art or music festival
How to apply to get on the list of permit-free art and music festivals.
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This guidance provides details on how individuals who are hosting festivals can apply to get on the list of permit-free festivals.
Last updated
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Updated guidance to highlight that the application window to apply to get on the permit free festival list was closed on 31 January 2023.
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Updated to provide information to festivals on how to apply for inclusion on the Permit Free Festival list over December and January.
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Updated guidance to highlight that the application window to apply to get on the permit free festival list is closed.
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Updated information on the permit free festival list application window.
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Information updated for festivals between 7 April 2021 and 6 April 2022.
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Updated guidance for 2020.
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Updated contact information and evidence list
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Updated details.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated guidance.
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First published.
Update history
2025-11-20 10:51
Added application dates for 2026 to 2027.
2024-12-02 00:01
Updated the process for applications to the list of permit free festivals for 2025.
2023-11-30 12:18
Updated information for festivals applying for inclusion on the permit free festival list.
2023-02-14 15:01
Updated guidance to highlight that the application window to apply to get on the permit free festival list was closed on 31 January 2023.
2022-12-01 16:28
Updated to provide information to festivals on how to apply for inclusion on the Permit Free Festival list over December and January.
2022-02-24 12:24
Updated guidance to highlight that the application window to apply to get on the permit free festival list is closed.