Municipality Gennep: Applying for an event licence

Large events with more than 2 000 visitors must be notified 16 weeks in advance. Smaller events must be notified 12 weeks in advance.

You do not need a permit in the following situations:

• There are fewer than 300 attendees at the busiest time.
• The event is outdoors and will last no more than 1 day.
• The event is between 09.00 and 23.00.
• The event is not taking place on roads.
• The event will not disrupt traffic or shipping.
• The noise level will not exceed 83 dB(C) on the façades of dwellings in the immediate proximity of the event.
• You do not sell items, food or alcohol.
• You do not use animals at your event.
• You do not advertise in order to attract visitors/spectators, and you do not sell admission tickets.
• The event is not at a marketplace or on a market day.

You do need a permit in these situations:

• The event is a large gathering, such as a festival, celebration, show or jumble sale.
• It may be attended by more than 250 people.
• The event may take place in several places at the same time.
• The event is on or next to a public road.
• The street must be closed for the event.
• 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.

You pay a fee to apply for an event permit. For more information, contact the municipality.

You will be notified within 8 to 10 weeks. The municipality may extend this notice period once.