Alcohol and entertainment licences

The Government have extended licensing hours for licensed premises in England and Wales during certain FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 matches.

Search our public register for premises that have applied for a licence. Includes granted licences and how to make a comment, objection or petition on a new application

Apply to transfer, make minor variations or major variations to a premises or club premises licence

Our licencing policy statement

Apply for a certificate to provide entertainment or sell or supply alcohol in a private members club

Apply to vary or remove a designated premises supervisor

Report a unlicensed premises or a premises in breach of their licence conditions - includes information about requesting a formal review of a premises licence

Make a request to receive updates about a licensed property you have an interest in.

What you need to do to advertise a premise licence, provisional statement or club certificate

Check if you need a licence for busking or street performances and what rules to follow

See if you need a licence for different performances or entertainment including busking, exhibitions and live music

Our list of licensing conditions can help you when drafting your licence application

If you are applying for a licence to sell alcohol, there are a number of authorities that you will need to inform.