Many permits may be required at an event.
Keep in mind that all permits have a processing time, so apply well in advance.
>Read more about applying for a police permit on the Police's website
Things you need to keep in mind are, for example, escape routes, where rescue services and ambulances can arrive, fire extinguishers, medical care and more.
> Read more about security for events on MSB's website
Conditions in the permit must be met
You as the organizer are responsible for ensuring that the conditions in your permits are met. It is also your responsibility that your subcontractors and any vendors and other participants meet the conditions, have the required certifications and comply with the applicable regulations.
If you need to close roads or parking spaces for your event, state this in the permit application to the police. If you have any questions, contact the municipality's contact center and they will help you further. You reach the contact center at
The permit is applied for at the county administrative board.
Submit your application 4 months in advance.
Permission to serve alcoholic beverages is sought from the municipality.
Please note that you must also serve food, and that the serving must take place in a limited area.
When using tents, there are special rules such as fire safety and evacuation. Contact the rescue service in good time for advice.
You may also need a permit for, for example, competitions, lotteries, roadblocks, signage and music events.
Permission is sought from the police and is needed for events that are organized in a public place. For example, concerts, fairs, sports competitions and the like.
Permits are also required for, for example, outdoor cafes, scaffolding, containers, posters, lottery stands, sausage carts and the like.
The permit is applied for from the municipality.
Read more about the requirements for you who handle and serve food here.
>Read more about starting a food business
Feel free to contact the municipality's food inspectors to check if you need to register as a food company. You can reach them via the municipality's contact center
Only on Walpurgis Night, Easter Eve and New Year's Eve between 20.00 and 01.00 is it allowed to use fireworks without a permit. At other times, you must apply for a permit.
It is always forbidden to use fireworks and pyrotechnics on Larmtorget and Stortorget and closer than 200 meters from Länssjukhuset in Kalmar.
You as the organizer are responsible for the safety of visitors and staff, also when it comes to fire and evacuation. If you handle flammable and / or explosive goods, a permit is required. Contact the fire brigade for information.
