If You are proposing to hold an event in the city you must make an application to the Events Unit of Dublin City Council. Larger events need to apply at least 8 weeks before the date of the event, smaller events at least 4 weeks. If in doubt please contact us at events@dublincity.ie

The event will be recorded in the database when received and a staff member will be appointed to liaise with the applicant.  The applicant will be sent an acknowledgement with any request for further information.The appointed staff member will circulate the information to the relevant internal departments, the Press Office, Gardai and other statuary bodies for comment* by a specific date.

When making an events application the following information is required:

• A brief description of the event
• Dates
• Times
• Locations
• Duration
• Temporary structures should be referred to building control and may need to be signed off by a structural engineer.
• Number of participants/audience or spectators
• If sampling, type of samples. (A preparation of food licence may be required)
• Number of Vehicles if any
• If parking permits or suspension of parking is required. (Applicant to contact parking enforcement directly)
• Public Liability Insurance
• Employer Liability Insurance
• An Event Management Plan will be required.
• The Events Unit may require a site meeting.
• Any other information deemed relevant to the safe running of the event.