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Mayoral Entertainment License
Mayoral Entertainment License
For theatrical exhibitions, public shows, public amusements and exhibitions of every description, to be held upon weekdays only, in which admission is obtained upon payment (on a non-licensed premise), an entertainment license is required.
- Entertainment licenses issued by the Mayor are governed by MGL Ch. 140 §181.
- Entertainment licenses for Weekday and Sunday Entertainment at a non-licensed premise, please use the below forms:
Application requirements:
- Must be submitted in writing and specifically describe the conditions of the proposed exhibition, show, or amusement.
- Must specifically describe the premises upon which the proposed exhibition, show, or amusement is to take place.
- Must provide information concerning the conditions of the premises and actions to be taken in order to prevent danger to the public safety, health, or order.
Applications:
Application for Sunday License (PDF)
Application for Sunday License Commonwealth (PDF)
Application for Weekday License (PDF)
Weekday Entertainment License Fees
| Type of License |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Weekday | $10 per day |
| Weekday Annual | $80 per year |
Sunday Entertainment License Fees
| Type of License |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Sunday (1 p.m. – Midnight) | $2 per day |
| Commonwealth Sunday (12 p.m. – Midnight) | $5 per day |
| City of Northampton Sunday | $25 per day |
| Commonwealth Sunday Annual (1 p.m. – Midnight) | $50 per year |
| Commonwealth Sunday Annual (12 p.m. – Midnight) | $100 per year |
| City of Northampton Annual | $100 per year |