Public entertainment licence

Licence Type
Public entertainment licence
Who should apply?
Anyone who provides entertainment for the public
Definitions and more
A licence is required if you want to provide entertainment - such as a dance, concert, variety show or similar for members of the public, whether or not they have to pay to get in.
Cost

Cost depends on number of attendees.
Temporary Licence lasts for up to 6 weeks.

Public Entertainment (3 years) £450 (<500 Attendees)
Public Entertainment (Temp) £230 (<500 Attendees)

Public Entertainment (3 years) £600 (500-3000 Attendees)
Public Entertainment (Temp) £400 (500-3000 Attendees)

Public Entertainment (3 years) £ 800(3000-5000 Attendees)
Public Entertainment (Temp) £620 (3000-5000 Attendees)

Public Entertainment (3 years) £2400 (5000+ Attendees)
Public Entertainment (Temp) £1600 (5000+ Attendees)

(updated for 2024/25 year please check price before paying if out with this time period, 01595 74 52 50 or ehadmin@shetland.gov.uk)

What you need to supply

Application Checklist (pdf)

Application pack

Full Application (pdf)

Temporary Application (pdf)

Fire Safety Checklist Permanent Structure (pdf)

Fire Safety Checklist Temporary Structure (pdf)

Event Safety Statement (pdf)

Risk Assessment (pdf)

Site Notice (pdf)

Site Notice Compliance (pdf)

Conditions and Guidance

Application Guidance (pdf)

Further information contact