Bring your event to the Georges River Local Government Area!

We have made it easier for you to bring your events to Georges River. Read the step by step guide below and the new resources such as the Events and Festivals Charter, Event Guide and Event Toolkit. These documents include information on how to run a successful event on Council land, and provide templates and examples to help you in your planning. 

Please see our step by step guide below which outlines the process from applying for approval through to receiving your permit. 

1. Read the Events and Festivals Charter, Event Guide and Event Toolkit.

2. Complete the External Event Application Form 12-16 weeks prior to your event date. Please click on the button below.

3. If you would like to request financial or in-kind assistance from Council, please submit an Event Grant 2024-2025 Application Form. Please click on the button below.

4. Ensure you have all the required information and supporting documents, pay the application fee and submit the form.

5. Await assessment of your application and provide any additional information if requested by the Events Officer.

6. Pay fees for venue hire, electricity or water if applicable. Speak to your assigned Council Events Officer if you are unsure what fees are applicable. 

7. Receive and sign your Event Permit and provide a signed copy to the Events Officer.

Complete the External Event Application Form

Complete the Event Grant 2024-2025 Application Form

 

Event Sites

Georges River Council has many great parks and reserves that are available for you to hire for your event. Commonly used parks and reserves include Carss Bush Park, Donnolly Park, Riverwood Park and Moore Reserve.

To view the full list please visit the Parks and Reserves Facilities webpage. 

Alternatively, you can hire Hurstville Plaza or Kogarah Town Square for your events.

If you would like advice on where we think would be a great location for your event, please reach out to the Events Team. 
 

Assessment Timeline

Council requires 12 weeks notice to assess an Event Application or 16 weeks notice if your event involves road closures. Applications that are submitted with less than the required notice may be rejected. 

Events that require road closures take longer to assess as the closure/s and traffic management plan need to be approved by the Traffic Committee, whose meetings are held monthly.
 

When is an application not required?

You do not need to complete the Event Application Form if:

• Your event takes place on private land (e.g. schools. churches, private residence).

• Your event in a public park or reserve will be attended by fewer than 100 people.

• Your event is a sporting activity part of a local club.

• Your event is a photo shoot or wedding (this is booked through grcparks@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au).

• Your event is a small street party: these only require a road closure permit.

• Your event is taking place in one of Council's entertainment facilities or community halls (these are booked through entertainment@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au).

• Your event is taking place in one of Council's library rooms or facilities (these are booked through library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au).

• Your event is taking place in Hurstville Museum and Gallery (this is booked through museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au).

 

Useful Documents 

• Events and Festivals Charter.

• Event Guide.

• Event Toolkit.

• Event Grant 2024-2025 Application Form.

• Sponsorship Policy.

• Georges River Council Fees and Charges.

• Guide to Event Sites.

• Sustainable Event Management Guidelines.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Events Team by phone 02 9330 6400 or email events@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.