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Plan an outdoor event

Our beautiful parks and gardens are suitable for a range of events, and we offer resources to help with your planning.

Find a park or garden

We have a wide range of parks and gardens that are suitable for many styles of outdoor events.

If you want to book a space for your wedding, the scenic Fairfield Amphitheatre and picturesque Circle of Trees in Edinburgh Gardens are ideal.

Whatever the event you are planning to hold, we have a space for you.

Event planning toolkit

Our toolkit is the best place to get started with information and advice for planning an outdoor event in Yarra.

An essential introduction to the steps involved with planning and running your event.

When you need a permit

You need an Event in public spaces (EIPS) permit if your event has:

  • 50 attendees or more
  • ticketing for attendees
  • amplified sound
  • external catering
  • a wedding ceremony
  • a specific reserved location
  • large structures (3x3 marquees are allowed without a permit, but must be weighted down and secured safely. Spikes and pegs are prohibited).

You can learn about our events in public spaces permits, and how to apply for one, below.

Events policies

Our events policy sets out how our public spaces can be used. We also have rules about advertising signs in parks and gardens.