Event Application Process

All requests to hold events in the city, including charity events, walks, runs, cycles, and family days should be sent to [email protected] using the application form below.

Depending on the nature of your event, different timelines for submission of relevant documentation will apply.

Eight to ten weeks' minimum notice is required along with all documentation for all activities/events proposed for public spaces including family days, music events, sporting events, charity events, and commercial events. Larger events will require a longer lead in time, please see attached documents for further information.

Commercial promotions

Please see our Promotional/Sampling Activity Page  

Please see the below guidance documents on the Event Application Process for holding events in the public domain in Dublin City as well as the Terms and Conditions for holding events in the administrative region of Dublin City Council. 

Event Application Process EMP guidelines for medium risk events from 1000 to 4999 persons 2025
Event Application Process EMP guidelines low risk events from 1000 to 4999 persons 2025
Event Application Process EMP guidelines for running events and races 2025
Small Scale Events Application Form from 200 to 1000 over duration of event period 2025
Terms and conditions for Events in the City 2025
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