Municipality Almelo: Applying for an event licence

You do not need a permit in the following situations:

• there are fewer than 300 attendees.
• the event is between 09.00 and 23.00. On Sunday between 13:00 and 23:00. 
• the event is not taking place on roads or in the city centre.
• the event will not disrupt traffic or shipping.
• the noise level will not exceed 75 dB(C) on the façades of dwellings in the immediate proximity of the event.
• you place small objects on a surface area of less than 25 m2, such as a bouncy castle or a barbecue.

When a permit is required:

• the event is a large gathering, such as a festival, celebration, show or jumble sale.
• it may be attended by more than 300 people.
• the event may take place in several places at the same time.
• the event is on or next to a public road or in the city centre.
• the event makes it necessary to close a road.
• the event may disrupt the emergency services, such as the police or ambulances, for example due to a road closure.
• you expect noise nuisance.
• there will be music after 22.00 on a Sunday to Thursday, or after 23.00 on a Friday or Saturday.
• you are installing large objects such as tents, bouncy castles, bars or toilets.

Notifying the event

Contact the municipality to notify your event. Mail to gemeente@almelo.nl.

Or send your letter to:

Gemeente AlmeloPostbus 51007600 GC Almelo

Apply for a permit

Go to: https://www.uitinalmelo.nl/almelo-promotie/evenement-organiseren/You can submit your application to the municipality up to 13 weeks before the event

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.

Bel +31 546 51 11 11

You will be notified within 13 weeks.