Apply for permission to hold a security-related major event
In the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, major public events in the open air with more than 10,000 participants and an increased risk potential must be approved. Such an increased risk potential can result from the type of event, such as motorsport...
In the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, major public events in the open air with more than 10,000 participants and an increased risk potential must be approved. Such an increased risk potential can result from the type of event, such as motorsport events, or if pyrotechnic objects are used. The location and condition of the event location are also relevant for such an assessment, such as on or near water surfaces or in the case of difficult escape options. A large number of people in a limited space or events with an increased potential for conflict are also seen as an increased risk potential.
If you are planning an event with a potentially increased risk potential, submit an informal, written application for approval. After your documents have been checked, you will receive written notification that your application has been approved.
Important notes
Prerequisites
- Your application must contain all required documents
- The organizer and the management of the event must be reliable
Documents required
The following documents are required in addition to the application:
- security concept
- Commercial register information about the organizer (not older than six months)
- Police clearance certificate of the person(s) responsible for the event (not older than six months)
- Information on compliance with the technical requirements under other affected technical rights
- Establishment of an analysis and research program to determine the water quality at events that involve the presence of people in the water
- Approval of the landowner when using private areas
- Consent of the water rights holder when using an approved water body
- Proof of organizer insurance
- Site plan based on the property map
- Asset Directory
Please note
No
Deadlines
application deadline
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
In the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, major public events in the open air with more than 10,000 participants and an increased risk potential must be approved.
- You must submit an application for permission to host such an event.
- You go through the checklist regarding the documents to be submitted and send the required documents to the approval authority.
- The permitting authority will examine your application and decide whether the permit can be granted.
- The approval authority involves all necessary participating authorities (concentrated procedure).
- You will receive notification of the approval of your application with possible ancillary provisions.
- The approval granted includes all the required approvals requested for your event.
Processing time
3 - 6 months
Fees
Cost type: variable
Note: A specific fee regulation has not yet been issued.
Legal notes
Legal remedies
contradiction
Legal basis
Section 31 Public Safety and Order Protection Act (SOG)
https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-SOGHAV13P31
Ordinance for the implementation of § 31 of the law for the protection of public security and order
https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-SOG%C2%A731DVHApP3