Event permits in Las Vegas: county, city, fire and health
Most Strip venues sit in unincorporated Clark County; downtown venues are in the City of Las Vegas. Each runs its own special event process, and fire, health and tax approvals sit on top. This is the overview; the event checklist builds the list for your event.
Last checked Oct 30, 2026
What to know
- Clark County special event permits
Temporary events usually need special event permits, and an event with admission fees, live music, extra vendors, alcohol or more than 5,000 people a day may need several. Each event date needs its own permit. Indoor events need a location agreement and a safety and security plan. Appointments only: BLSpecialEvents@ClarkCountyNV.gov, 702-455-4252.
ConfirmedClark County special events FAQChecked Oct 30, 2026
- Large gatherings
For 5,000 or more people a day, Clark County asks for a Large Event Gathering Notification at least 10 calendar days before the event.
ConfirmedClark County special events FAQChecked Oct 30, 2026
- County fees
Music concert permit $400, plus a music concert promoter license at $300 a year and a $45 application fee. Multiple vendor sales cost $6 per vendor per day indoors or $4 outdoors. Liquor caterer permits are $10 per day per location; off-premise liquor permits are $50 for beer, $75 for beer and wine, $150 for liquor. Registered charities with a county Certificate of Recognition don't pay these department fees.
ConfirmedClark County special events FAQChecked Oct 30, 2026
- City of Las Vegas special events
The city sorts events into tiers: under 300 people, apply 15 days ahead ($50); under 10,000 with sound, structures, alcohol or vendors, 45 days ($175); 10,000 or more, 90 days ($300). Events of 2,500 or more at once need a medical plan. Special event alcohol permits need 20 days. events@lasvegasnevada.gov, 702-229-6171.
ConfirmedCity of Las Vegas: special event permit processChecked Oct 30, 2026
- Tents, canopies and stages
In the county, tents over 400 sq ft, canopies over 700 sq ft and stages or bleachers over 2,500 sq ft need a fire permit, with flame certificates, a site plan, a fire lane and $2 million liability insurance naming Clark County.
ConfirmedClark County Fire: temporary tents and membrane structures guidelineChecked Oct 30, 2026
- Food
Each food vendor needs a Southern Nevada Health District temporary food permit, and five or more food vendors or any tasting event needs an event coordinator permit. Apply at least 7 days ahead.
ConfirmedSouthern Nevada Health District: special eventsChecked Oct 30, 2026
- Live entertainment tax
Paid admission to live entertainment in a room for 200 or more is taxed at 9%. Trade shows are excluded.
ConfirmedNevada Department of Taxation live entertainment tax FAQsChecked Oct 30, 2026