Holding a public event
We can't wait to host your event in Fremantle! Here's some essential information we've developed to make this process as easy as possible.
Step 1 - read the City's event planning guide
Step 2 - complete an event application form
Step 3 - wait to hear back from the City's events team
See below for additional documents that will assist you with the planning of your event:
Policies & Guidelines
- Terms and conditions of reserve hire
- Event sponsorship policy
- Sustainable events policy
- Department of Health - guidelines for concerts, events and organised gatherings
- Health (Public Building) Regulations 1992
Event Operations documentation
- Event Plan - Checklist and Fill in Template
- Access and Inclusion checklist
- Vehicle and Turf Management Plan - Checklist and Fill in Template
- Community Notification Letter - Template
- Road closure application form
- Obstruction Permit
- Herald advert for Road Closure
- Emergency Management Plan and Fill in template
- Waste Management Plan - Checklist
Event Health & Safety documentation
- Construct, alter or extend a public building
- Risk Management Plan - Template
- Application for a non-complying event (Regulation 18)
- Event Registration with WA Health - for events with 500+ attendees
- Certificate of Electrical Compliance
- Certificate of Structural Compliance
Post Event
- Post Event Form
- Bond Refund
- Sponsorship Acquittal - contact your event officer
Private events and gatherings
The City does not take bookings for weddings and private gatherings in parks, reserves and on beaches. The public are welcome to utilise these spaces free-of-charge however this is on a first-come first-serve basis. Exclusive use cannot be granted and no guarantees can be made about the availability of these spaces.
No alcohol can be consumed in public reserves and wedding gatherings can have up to 50 people in attendance.
The grassed area at Arthur's Head next to the Round House can be booked exclusively for weddings and events, contact the Round House direct for enquiries.
Contact us
City of Fremantle Events team
T 08 9432 9999
E events@fremantle.wa.gov.au