Street Performance Permits

Street Performance includes the playing of musical instruments, singing, dancing, theatrical performance, poetry, juggling, acting etc. and a permit is required to perform in Dublin.

1. Street Performance Permit €30 per year (from date of application) €10 visitor permit ( two weeks from date of application)

2. Permit to use amplification €60 per year (in addition to standard permit) €20 visitor permit ( two weeks from date of application)

Permit application requirements:

1.Fully signed application form

2. Passport photos

3. Proof of ID ( Passport, Driving Licence)

4. Proof of address ( Utility bill, bank statement)

5. Appropriate fee

All documents can be posted or emailed to the Licensing Unit, the contact details are on the application form.

There are a number of important changes to the 2015 Bye-Laws, including:

• Backing tracks are no longer permitted.
• Performers can only stay on Grafton Street for one hour before moving.
• Performances must start and end on the hour mark.
• A two-week visitor permit has been introduced.
• New permits are subject to a six-week probation period.

The Street Performers Bye-Laws 2016 and all application forms can be downloaded below.

Maps of the Prohibited Places and other restrictions referred to in the Bye-Laws may be viewed below.

T: 01 222 2165

E: streetperformers@dublincity.ie

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