Background & Purpose

Previously, organizers of public dance events in places like restaurants and nightclubs needed a special permit, which could be a complicated and time-consuming process.

Proposals & Debate

The Swedish government proposed to remove the permit requirement for public dance events held in non-public venues. Instead, organizers would only need to notify the Swedish Police Authority, making the process simpler and free of charge.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament approved the government's proposal, meaning that event organizers no longer need a permit for public dance events in places like restaurants and nightclubs.

Does this affect you?

  • Restaurant and Nightclub Owners: They will have an easier and cheaper process for hosting dance events, as permits are no longer required.
  • Event Organizers: They benefit from a simplified, free, and verbal notification process instead of a formal permit application.
  • Swedish Police Authority: They will now receive notifications instead of processing permit applications for these types of events.

In Practice

  • Organizers of public dance events in venues like restaurants and nightclubs no longer need to apply for a permit.
  • Instead, they must notify the Swedish Police Authority about the event.
  • This notification can be done verbally and is completely free of charge.
  • The new rules aim to simplify the process for event organizers.