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There are 26 services for Festivals and events

Festivals and events

Traditions and enjoyment are important. The authorities can often help you make sure your celebration or public event is a success. Please inform the administration in advance, so that any necessary permission can be obtained. You can find information and contacts at public authorities for events, gatherings and special use regulations here.

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Allocation of a frequency for broadcasting transmitters received from the Federal Network Agency

As a broadcasting network operator, you apply to the Federal Network Agency for the allocation of frequencies.

Apply for a permit for a custom fire

If you want to burn a traditional fire (for example, Easter fire), you must notify the competent authority or apply for a permit.

Apply for a traffic law order to restrict traffic space

If you wish to use public traffic areas for construction work or events, you must apply for a traffic order from the local road traffic authority.

Apply for an exemption for street sales

Roads are usually reserved for road traffic. According to § 33 sec. 1 of the Road Traffic Code (StVO), there is a prohibition on the offering of goods and services of all kinds...

Apply for an exemption for the burning of small private fireworks outside the turn of the year

If you are a private individual and wish to set off small fireworks outside of the New Year, you will require a special permit.
You must apply for this in advance and may be subject to conditions.

Apply for approval of an aviation event

If you want to hold an event at your airfield where aircraft are displayed in flight or compete against each other in a competition, then you need a permit. You must apply for this from the relevant aviation authority.

Apply for frequency allocation for satellite radio (SNG)

If you want to transmit video and audio signals for broadcasting distribution at changing locations via satellite radio, you must apply to the Federal Network Agency for frequencies for Satellite News Gathering (SNG).

Apply for permission to conduct or broker online poker games

If you want to organize online poker, you can apply for a permit under certain conditions. The permit can be applied for online or in writing.

Apply for permission to hold open-air assemblies and processions in the pacified district

If you are planning a public assembly in the vicinity of the German Bundestag, the Bundesrat or the Federal Constitutional Court, you will need a permit from the Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home Affairs.

Apply for stand approval for stores

As a trader, you need a licence to participate in markets.

Apply for the German Bookstore Award

As an owner-managed bookstore, you can apply for the German Bookstore Award under certain conditions.

Apply for the use of sports halls and sports fields

Would you like to use a sports hall or sports facility for your training? You can apply for this at the municipality.

Applying for a permit for events in public traffic areas

You must apply for a permit to hold an event on public roads.

Applying for a special use permit for roads outside a built-up area

Would you like to use a road outside a built-up area not for traffic purposes but for an event, a film shoot or similar? Then you need a special use permit.

Applying for registration as an operator of unmanned aircraft

Would you like to operate a drone or other unmanned aircraft (UAS) in Germany? Then you must first register with the Federal Aviation Office (LBA).

Applying for special use of public space for work and construction sites

If you want to place construction site equipment on public areas during a construction project, you must apply for a special use permit.

Applying for special use of public space within a locality

If you want to use a public area differently than usual, you must apply for a special use permit.

Complete an EU A1/A3 certificate of competence for unmanned aircraft

To operate unmanned aircraft (UAS) in subcategories A1 and A3, you need an EU Certificate of Competence A1/A3. This will be issued to you after an online course and subsequent online examination by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA).

Consumer rights and guarantees related to buying goods and services, including procedures for consumer dispute resolution and compensation

Legal guarantee of conformity for goods A. Institute of the statutory warranty Consumers have a right to expect that the goods they have purchased are free of defects. If ...

Display the burning of fireworks

If you wish to set off fireworks with pyrotechnic objects, you must notify the competent authority. You will need an official certificate of competence for this.

Displaying the burning of pyrotechnic articles as the holder of a permit or certificate of competence

If you are the holder of a permit, a certificate of competence or a certificate of authorization to set off pyrotechnic articles, you must notify the competent authority in advance of any planned fireworks display.

Leisure areas and facilities

Towns and municipalities offer their residents leisure areas (barbecue areas, parks, children's playgrounds, football pitches, etc.) and leisure facilities for use within the...

Participate in a customs auction

Register for the Customs Auction and bid in the federal, state and local auction house.

Register event

If you are planning a public event, you generally have to notify your city or municipality and have it approved under certain conditions. Special regulations apply to events on...

Requesting the placement of posters on roads

Outdoor advertising refers to forms of advertising where the advertising medium is located in a public space. According to the building regulations of the state of Saxony-Anhalt...

Show livestock exhibitions and markets

You must notify the competent authority in advance of livestock exhibitions, livestock markets, livestock shows, competitions or similar events involving livestock.