Report an event

• For visitor numbers between 250 and 25,000, you need a Begin link: permit for a small event, end link. .
• Are you expecting more than 25,000 visitors? Then you need a Begin link: permit for a big event, end link. .
• If you are organising a market or street fair with the intention of selling goods or merchandise, apply for a Begin link: private market permit, end link. .
• Are you placing only 1 or more objects such as a bouncy castle or a party tent for your own use or for shoppers or passers-by? Then this is not an event. Look at Begin link: Permit to use the public space, end link. .
• Are you unsure? Fill in the Begin external link: Evenementenwijzer(External link), end external link. and see right away what you need for your event.
• Are you in doubt? Fill in the Begin external link: Evenementenwijzer(External link), end external link. and see right away what you will need for your event.

• You must report your event at least 8 weeks before it takes place.
• It is a street party, neighbourhood barbecue, or a small outdoor activity.
• There will be a maximum of 250 visitors/participants.
• The event is between 10:00 and 23:00 hrs.
• There are no other events in the neighbourhood at the same time.
• The public road is not blocked or is hardly blocked, and no traffic measures are needed.
• There is always a passage of at least 3.5 metres for emergency services (ambulance, fire brigade).
• You only use lightweight, safe materials. For example, a small party tent, a bouncy castle, or a barbecue.
• There are no roadworks during the event. You also do not use the main routes of the emergency services.
• You do not use animals. Only animals that are part of a company are allowed (for example, farm animals during an open day).

• details of the event
• details of the applicant
• map of the event

If you submit the report electronically, you will receive a link to a special programme which you can use to draw a map of the event.

You can report the event online.

Free.

• Are you holding your event in an area with retractable bollards? Then apply in advance for an Begin link: exemption for retractable traffic barriers, end link. .
• Are you placing a stand to sell food or goods? Then also check the Begin link: Permit for a stand for street trading, end link. (in Dutch).
• Serving strong alcoholic drinks is not permitted. If you wish to serve light alcoholic drinks, you need to Begin link: apply for an exemption, end link. .