Get a Public Entertainment Licence to provide entertainment to the public at your establishment.

Fast facts

Licensing Body	Singapore Police Force (SPF)
Cost Of Licence	• S$240 - S$1,200   (PE Establishment Licence – 1year) • S$20 - S$40   (PE Ad-Hoc Licence)
Minimum Licence Processing Time	7 working days

When do I need this licence?

• You need this licence to provide entertainment – free or paid – at any place that the public can access. You do not need this licence to provide entertainment to a closed group of friends, colleagues, members, etc.
  
  
• Live music performances, cabaret shows, dancing, playing recorded music, amusement park games, computer games, seminars and workshops are some examples of public entertainment.
  
  
• Certain activities are exempted, e.g. magic shows at shopping centres. For details, please refer to the Application Procedures and FAQs on Public Entertainment Licence.
  
  
• You should apply for an Arts Entertainment Licence instead if you are providing ah-hoc arts-related public entertainment, e.g. cultural performances, plays and art exhibitions.
  
  

  Type of Licence	PE Establishment Licence	PE Ad-Hoc Licence
  Purpose	Allows you to provide public entertainment at your establishment.	Allows you to provide ad-hoc public entertainment at your establishment or other locations.
  Examples	Examples of establishments requiring this licence: • Nightspots such as    bars, cabarets/nightclubs,   cafés, discotheques,   KTV lounges, lounges,   pubs, restaurants and   snack bars. • Amusement centres • Billiard saloons • Computer games centres • Shop with game   machines	Examples of public entertainment requiring this licence: • Acrobatic or   gymnastic show • Beauty pageant • Fashion show • Computer games • Game machines • Public Talks • Game machines • Amusement games • Magic Shows • Playing recorded   music

Who is eligible to hold this licence?<