Event permit application

Are you organizing a fair, village festival, festival or other event? Then chances are you need an event permit. Do you want to organize a lottery or bingo? Then look at organizing a lottery, contest or bingo.

Step 1: permit check

Sometimes you need a permit, but you don't have to for all events. Therefore, download the risk scan and fill it out. You will then know immediately whether you need a permit or only a notification.

Download Risk Scan

Does the risk analysis show that you only need to file a notification for your event? Then go to notification small event.

Step 2: sign up for annual planning events

Do you need a permit for your event? If so, register your event for the annual event planning process. Application for the 2027 annual planning event can be made until Oct. 1, 2026.

Please note that registration for the annual planning events 2025 and 2026 is no longer possible.

Your application is not yet a permit application

The applications will then be coordinated with the emergency services and Safety Region Fryslân. After approval, this will be announced as soon as possible on the annual event planning page.

Step 3: event permit application

Is your event on our annual event schedule? Then the date and location are approved and you can apply for an event permit. Not signed up for our annual schedule events? You may always apply for a permit for your event.

Event permit application

Please include the following attachments with the application:

A script with a contingency plan (mandatory for B and C events)(example script)
A floor plan of the temporary tent, building or object(example floor plan)
A site plan(sample site plan)

The application must reach us on time:

A-event: 4 weeks prior to the event
B-event: 12 weeks prior to the event
C-event: 16 weeks prior to the event

Important in permit application

Make sure you have the attachments ready before applying for the event permit. You add these while completing the digital application form.
After your application, you will hear if more documents are needed.
Wait to organize your event until you have the permit.

What does a 0, A, B or C event mean?

We place the event for which you get a permit in the 0-, A-, B- or C- category. The higher the risk to safety, the higher the category. For this, we look at the type of event, the number and age of visitors, and whether alcohol will be served. and/or drugs, among other things.

0-event (notification small event): small-scale events with up to 150 visitors. No to little noise and traffic disturbance. No supervision from municipality required.
A-event: low-risk events. Presence of risk is (very) unlikely.
B event: medium risk events. Presence of risk is plausible.
C event: high risk events. Presence of risk is very likely.

Why sign up for annual planning events?

We would like to spread the events in our municipality over the season. Putting the event on the annual event schedule will give us insight into this and allow us to move an event by mutual agreement if necessary.
Sufficient emergency services must always be available. The annual schedule is therefore discussed with the emergency services (police and fire departments) and Safety Region Fryslân.

Not signed up for annual planning events?

You can always apply for an event permit. However, you may have to take additional measures for your event or move the event to another date. It is also possible that your event cannot be organized. Before you apply for an event permit, contact us at 14 0511. Together we will look at whether and how you can organize the event.

What does an event permit cost?

The cost to apply for an event permit is:

For A events: €38.00
For B events: € 98.00
For C events: € 155.00
For A events in a tent/building: €88.00
For B events in a tent/building: €180.00
For C events in a tent/building: €237.00
For fairs: € 102,10

In addition to an event permit, other permits or waivers may be required. Such as an alcohol serving waiver.

Have you applied for the event permit?

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt. Your application will be published in the municipal gazette. Within fourteen days others may give their views (objections) on your application. Any views submitted will be included in the assessment of your application.

We may seek advice from other departments within the municipality and/or from the police and the Fryslân Safety Region. They give us a reaction to your application. If necessary, we include this advice in the permit.

After submitting your application, you will receive a response from us as soon as possible.

Did you apply for the event permit too late?

If so, we may not process your application. Your event may then not take place. We will only do this if there is not enough time to assess your application and public order and safety could be jeopardized as a result. By submitting your application on time, you can prevent this from happening. You will also know sooner what you have to take into account and what requirements the municipality sets.

Advertising your event?

If you want to place roadside advertising for your event, you may also need a permit to do so. You can read about this under billboards.

Do you need insurance?

As an organizer, we recommend that you purchase liability insurance. Regular third-party insurance does not cover an event. Several insurers, such as Nationale Nederlanden, Interpolis, AON and Centraal Beheer offer special event insurance. It is also important for volunteer organizations to be properly insured for volunteers. We have taken out collective accident and liability insurance for volunteers. If you would like to know more about this, please contact us at 14 0511.

Are you organizing an event near a natural area?

Does your event take place in or near a nature reserve? If so, you may need an additional permit from the province of Fryslân. We recommend that you apply to the province at least 6 months in advance. For more information, visit the website of the Province of Fryslân.