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Please call 01 222 2165 to make an appointment prior to visiting the Council Offices for a Street Performers Permit

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Street Performance

  • Playing Musical Instruments
  • Singing
  • Dancing
  • Theatrical Performance
  • Poetry
  • Juggling

Charges 

Permit type  Duration  Cost 

 

Street performance permit 

 

 

1 year 

 

€30 

 

Visitor street performance permit 

 

 

2 weeks 

 

€10 

 

Amplification permit 

 

 

1 year  

 

€60 in addition to street performance permit 

 

 

Visitor amplification permit 

 

 

2 weeks 

 

€20 in addition to visitor street performance permit 

 

You can now apply for a permit online

Permit application requirements: 

  • A fully completed application form 
  • Passport photos 
  • Proof of ID (e.g. passport or driving licence) 
  • Proof of address (e.g. utility bill or bank statement) 
  • Fees

You can post or email your documents to the Licensing Unit. Please find the contact details on the application form. 

If you would like to apply online for a street performance permit, click here to register on the Citizen Hub and use our new online application form

If you have any queries please contact 222 2165

Changes to 2015 Byelaws 

  • Backing tracks are no longer permitted. 
  • Performers can only stay on Grafton Street for one hour before moving. 
  • Performances must start and end at the hour mark. 
  • We have introduced a two-week visitor permit. 
  • New permits are subject to a six-week probation period.
Street Performers Bye-Laws 2016
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Street Performers Bye-Laws Spanish
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Street Performers Bye-Laws French
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Street Performers Bye-Laws Italian
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Street Performers Bye-Laws Russian
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Street Performers Bye-Laws Chinese
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Street Performance Permit Application Form
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Street Performance Permit Application Form - Spanish
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Street Performance Permit Application Form - French
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Street Performance Permit Application Form - Italian
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Street Performance Permit Application Form - Russian
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Street Performance Permit Application Form - Chinese
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SM-2015-085 (GPO)
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SM-2016-310 (Grafton Street)
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SM-2016-0347-01 (Temple Bar Prohibited Place)
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SM-2016-0347-02 (Temple Bar Area)
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Contact Details

Street Performers

Telephone Number
01 222 2165
Email Address
[email protected]
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