Permit or exemption for street performers
Are you a street performer? Do you, for example, want to play music, perform magic, or draw portraits in the streets? You usually need a permit or exemption from the municipality you want to perform in. In some municipalities a notification is enough.
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at your municipality, province, or water authority
Whether you need a permit often depends on:
- the location you want to perform
- with how many people you intend to perform
- the time and duration of the performance
- the amount of noise you will produce
Municipalities may designate areas where you are not allowed to perform at all. The exact rules for street performers may vary from one municipality to another. You may ask the local authorities to make an exception to the rules by applying for an exemption.
Costs for a permit or exemption
When you apply for a permit or exemption you may have to pay municipal administrative charges (leges). This depends on the municipality. Consult the municipal authority for the costs to obtain a street performers permit or exemption.
Online application procedure via Message Box
You can apply for a dispensation for street performers also via Message Box. Message Box is a secure email system that enables you as an entrepreneur to exchange digital messages with Dutch government agencies.