Organising an Event
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The City of Albany is a great place to host events, from community festivals and concerts to adventure sports and everything in between. Public events unite the community and support your group’s goals.
To hold an event within the City of Albany you must get your event approved by a team of experienced staff. The Events Approval Team at the City of Albany is committed to providing organisations and community groups with assistance to stage successful events and can help you comply with legislative requirements and ensure your event is a safe and successful.
The City of Albany also aims to keep the community well informed about events and minimise any disruption they may cause to usual activity.
To apply for an event approval within the City of Albany, please read the Event Approval Guidelines and complete the Event Application Form.
The Events Team - What we do
The City of Albany Events Team plays a major role in events in our community through management of City-owned annual events and support to community groups and event organisers.
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Support through grants and sponsorships including the Regional Events Sponsorship Program and the Community Events Grant
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Event approvals to facilitate safe and successful events
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Venue bookings for personal, public and private events
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Tools and resources such as the Event Approval Guidelines
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Event marketing opportunities through our social media channels and other networks
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Partnerships and support to industry organisations
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Event Approvals & Forms
The Event Approval Guidelines are a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to assist event organisers to prepare their event application so they can acquire an event approval.
It includes a step-by-step guide to planning an event in Albany, information on holding events in Albany's parks, gardens or roads and the support that the City of Albany can offer to you and your event. Other tools include a range of useful templates.
If you are unsure about whether your event requires approval, or have any questions about the process of holding your event in Albany, our Events Team is happy to help. Email us at [email protected]
Booking a City of Albany Venue, Reserve or Recreational Grounds
The City of Albany offers a variety of beautiful reserves, parks, buildings, and facilities available for hire.
Whether you're planning a meeting, wedding, school excursion, function, or casual gathering, please make a formal booking. This ensures you understand the specific rules for each location, prevents double bookings, and avoids clashes with scheduled maintenance.
Venues & Buildings
Explore the City of Albany Venues available for hire here.
Parks & Reserves
To find out more about the facilities at parks in the City of Albany please visit our Parks & Reserves page.
Parks and Reserves Grounds Booking Form
Recreational Grounds and ALAC
Centennial precinct sporting ovals are to be requested via the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre by emailing [email protected]. Information on Recreational Grounds can be found on the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre website.
Promote your Event
If you are holding a community event in the City of Albany, you can submit it for inclusion on our What's On calendar. Read the Terms and Conditions and submit your event here.