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Street entertainment - licensing

Authorisations for entertainment in the Above Bar Pedestrian Precinct and Bargate areas of the city centre are issued by the City Development & Economy Division of Economic Development.

How do I apply?

Complete and submit the application form - see the downloadable documents links below. Please note that authorisation for entertainment can only be given in the areas shown in the application form. Please allow a minimum of eight working days before the Entertainment Authorisation is due to start and ensure that the application gives exact dates. The authorisation will not be "open" - performances may only take place on the days listed on the authorisation.

The completed application form may be submitted by email, but a signed hard copy is still required.

Who should I contact? Where should I send my application?

Economic Development - please see the contact information below.

Downloadable documents

Icon Name of file Size Download time
Microsoft Word document Street Entertainment Application - Word 139 KB 1secs @ 2Mbps
PDF document Street Entertainment Application - PDF 67 KB 0secs @ 2Mbps
Link to download Adobe Acrobat if required

Contact information

If you want to contact us regarding the content of this page please contact us at:

  • 023 8083 3002 (option 1)
  • Economic Development, City Development & Economy Division, Southampton City Council, Floor 3, Marland House, 17 Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7LT

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