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Street Performance includes the playing of musical instruments, singing, dancing, theatrical performance, poetry, juggling, acting etc. and a permit is required to perform in Dublin

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The permits offered are as follows:

  1. Street Performance Permit €30 per year  (from date of application) €10 visitor permit ( two weeks from date  of application)

  2. Permit to use amplification €60 per year (in addition to standard permit) €20 visitor permit ( two weeks from date of application)

Permit application requirements:

  1. Fully signed application form
  2. Passport photos
  3. Proof of ID ( Passport, Driving Licence)
  4. Proof of address ( Utility bill, bank statement)
  5. Appropriate fee

 

All documents can be posted or emailed to the Licensing Unit, the contact details are on the application form.

There are a number of important changes to the 2015 Bye-Laws, including:

  • Backing tracks are no longer permitted.
  • Performers can only stay on Grafton Street for one hour before moving.
  • Performances must start and end on the hour mark.
  • A two-week visitor permit has been introduced.
  • New permits are subject to a six-week probation period.

The Street Performers Bye-Laws 2016 and all application forms can be downloaded below.

Maps of the Prohibited Places and other restrictions referred to in the Bye-Laws may be viewed below.

Street Performers Bye-Laws 2016
English version (0.3MB) Leagan Gaeilge (0.3MB)
Street Performance Permit Application Form 2019
Download PDF (0.9MB)
SM-2015-085 (GPO)
Download PDF (0.2MB)
SM-2016-310 (Grafton Street)
Download PDF (0.2MB)
SM-2016-0347-01 (Temple Bar Prohibited Place)
Download PDF (0.2MB)
SM-2016-0347-02 (Temple Bar Area)
Download PDF (0.3MB)
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Street Performers

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01 222 2165
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