Licence to serve alcohol at public and private events
When do I need to apply for a licence to serve alcohol at events?
You must apply for a licence to serve alcohol if:
- you lease premises, receive money for alcohol or if your premises only have a licence to serve food
- you want to serve alcohol at a private gathering such as a wedding, anniversary or internal company event
- you want to hold a public event in premises without a licence to serve alcohol, or outdoors in a restricted area
Which requirements must I satisfy?
- The applicant must be at least 20 years old.
- You must nominate a person who will be responsible for the serving of alcohol (licensee). The licensee must be at least 20 years old.
- Licences for events in shops or showrooms will only be granted after normal opening hours.
How much does it cost?
- The fee for private events, such as weddings, anniversaries and company parties is currently NOK 440 per event.
- The minimum fee for public events, such as festivals, is currently NOK 6,100. The size of the final licence fee depends on how much alcohol is sold. You must send a report to Næringsetaten stating how much alcohol has been sold no later than 14 days after the event. Submit your report here.
Your application fee is non-refundable, even if your application is rejected.
Apply for a licence
(Log in, application in Norwegian)
The answer is sent to your digital mailbox.
Information about using public spaces for events
Informasjon på norsk for arrangører av små og mellomstore arrangementer.