A stage and light show at an EDM music event

Learn how to apply for an EDM event permit in Edmonton, including bylaw requirements, eligibility, fees, and required safety plans. Follow the step-by-step process to submit your application and get approval for large-scale electronic dance music events.

The Electronic Dance Music Events Bylaw 19166 regulates large-scale electronic dance music events of 1,500 participants or more. It enhances safety for the public, participants, volunteers and employees at electronic dance music events in Edmonton.

Events that meet the criteria outlined in Bylaw 19166 require an EDM Event Permit.

Application Process

1. Apply

2. Pay the permit fee

  • City Liaison will send payment instructions
  • Submit the non-refundable permit fee of $1000 no later than 45 days prior to the date of the proposed event 

3. Conditional approval

4. Submit required documents

5. EDM event panel reviews the application

  • You may be contacted if additional information is required

6. Event permit issued

Contact Us

Email  edmeventpermits@edmonton.ca