Defining Events
The National Capital Authority encourages events of all shapes and sizes and applies the following general definitions for events.
- A major event is an organised gathering involving a significant number of people (generally more than 5000) that requires a specific venue and has significant associated structures and involves changes to normal traffic and parking conditions. Major events may require exclusive access to a venue and other facilities for a number of days.
- A general event is an organised gathering of people (generally more than 300) that requires a specific venue and has some associated structures and may involve changes to local traffic and parking conditions.
- A function is an organised gathering of people that requires a specific location within a venue for a private purpose (for example, a wedding, corporate function or formal gathering) and may have small associated structures.
- Commercial promotions and filming relates to opportunities for location feature films, music video clips and television commercials that showcase the city to a national and international audience. Commercial promotions may require a specific location with associated structures and changed traffic/parking conditions.