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Special Events

  
I WANT TO HOLD AN EVENT...

You may be required to submit a Special Event Advisory Team (SEAT) application:
Watch our SEAT info video by clicking the YouTube image below:
 


You can then visit the Special Event Advisory Team (SEAT) website to obtain:

  - SEAT Applications
  - SEAT Guidelines
  - Event Producing Resources
 
Click to go to the SEAT website 



STREET PERFORMANCE("Busking")
POLICY & GUIDELINES


On December 14th, 2011 City Council approved the City of Hamilton Street Performance Policy & Guidelines. To read the staff report CLICK HERE. The policy is attached to this document as "Appendix A".






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I AM LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT (SOP) OR TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE EXTENSION

These permits are issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
Please visit their website to obtain an application and make note of AGCO application deadlines to avoid disappointment.

If your event with alcohol is taking place outdoors on CITY PROPERTY you may be required to submit a SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY TEAM (SEAT) application for your event to be approved. You will also need to adhere to the City of Hamilton's Municipal Alcohol Policy.
Please be aware of the City's deadlines pertaining to SEAT.

For more information please visit www.hamilton.ca/municipal-alcohol-policy


I AM AN EVENT SUPPLIER LOOKING FOR HAMILTON AREA FESTIVALS


The City of Hamilton does not hire performers or vendors for Hamilton area events.
Please contact events directly to obtain information on performing or vending opportunities.


EVENTS CONTACT INFO


General Inquiries
specialevents@hamilton.ca 
905-546-4646

Jennifer Kaye
Manager, Arts & Events
Jennifer.Kaye@hamilton.ca

Bridget MacIntosh
Festivals & Events Officer
Bridget.MacIntosh@hamilton.ca

Sarah Ehmke
Art & Event Initiatives Coordinator
Sarah.Ehmke@hamilton.ca

Pam Mulholland
Art & Event Initiatives Coordinator
Pam.Mulholland@hamilton.ca
      

Location:
28 James St. N. 2nd floor
Hamilton, Ontario (Lister Block, 2nd floor)

Mailing address:
City of Hamilton
Planning and Economic Development Department
Tourism & Culture Division
P. O. Box 2040
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5


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