The Civic Government (Scotland) Act, 1982 requires that a Public Entertainment Licence is necessary for the following activities:
- dance halls and discotheques which do not have a liquor licence
- amusement arcades*
- prize bingo shops*
- boxing, judo or karate shows
- exhibitions
- fairgrounds
- circuses**
- snooker, billiard and pool halls which do not have a liquor licence*
- theatres
- public shows
- ice rinks
*NB: Premises with amusement with prizes machines or prize bingo will also require other permits.
**NB: Circuses with animals will require extra certification.
To enable you to apply for a Public Entertainment licence, the application form below can be downloaded, completed and returned with the appropriate fee to the Licensing Section.
Guidance notes are also provided.
Please note that the fees are revised each year on 1 April. Please contact the Licensing Section on the number given below for the up to date fees.
If you require further information or advice on completing your application form please contact:
Licensing Section
235 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
Phone: 0141 287 5182