Event Planner

This is a guided planning tool to help anyone organise an event or festival in Victoria. It brings together up-to-date resources and information on each step of the process; from the permits you need to apply for to available grants and support – making it easier for anyone to plan and get approval to run a safe and successful event.

Use the guided planning tool

Answer a few questions about the event or festival you have in mind. This will provide you with a to-do list and give you an idea of the approving organisations you need to consult, the planning documents you need to prepare and permits and licences you may need to apply for.

Search for a specific permit

There's a lot to consider when planning and delivering a safe and successful event. From sourcing funding and booking venues to selling tickets and promoting your event, the process takes time and expertise. Find the permit you need.

Important information about the content on this website and your privacy

This tool is a helpful guide, but events and festivals are complex and each one is different. As you plan, you will need to check in with local councils and other government agencies to more fully understand how to plan a safe and successful event or festival.

By default we won't be collecting your personal information, but there are optional features where you can enter your email address.

Read more about content in this tool and privacy below.

The information is general

The information contained in this website is intended as general guidance only. Everyone's situation is different and nuanced, especially when dealing with regulations, and the information on this website may not all apply to your specific situation.

The information accessed through this website is a compilation of content provided by Federal, State and Local Governments, as selected by the user. To the full extent permitted by law, the State of Victoria through the Department of Skills, Industry and Regions ABN 83 295 188 244 (Department), and the Federal and Local Governments make no representations or warranties (expressed or implied) in relation to the information, including to its accuracy, currency or completeness.

The information provided does not constitute professional or legal advice, nor is the use of any third-party resource an endorsement of the information selected or the associated third-party organisation, product or service. It is recommended that you make your own enquiries and seek professional and/or independent legal advice before acting or relying on the information and risk assessment provided, to ensure it is relevant to your particular circumstances.

To the full extent permitted by law the State of Victoria (through the Department) and the Federal and Local Governments, their employees and agents do not accept any liability for any reason, including without limitation, liability in negligence, to any person for the information which is provided herein, or in respect of anything, including the consequences of anything done, or not done, by any such person in whole or partial reliance upon the information selected or assessment made.

Your privacy is protected

We won't ask for your name or organisation’s name, although there are optional features that require an email address. The only information we collect that's not provided in the survey is Google Analytics on-site traffic. Findings from this service may be analysed, visualised or otherwise used in a summarised and anonymous form. The Department (including Small Business Victoria) is committed to responsible and fair handling of personal information consistent with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). For information about how your personal information will be handled in general, please read the Department’s privacy statement at: https://djsir.vic.gov.au/privacy