Entertainment Commission

Get an entertainment permit

Learn about permit types, apply for an entertainment permit, and answer permitting questions.

Residential development and nightlife

Help residential projects and Places of Entertainment coexist in San Francisco.

Commission agendas and minutes

Find information about upcoming meetings and what happened in past meetings.

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Services

Permits

Provide entertainment or amplified sound in an outdoor space

Apply for a Just Add Music (JAM) permit for Shared Spaces, outdoor dining, small gatherings, outdoor fitness classes, farmer’s markets, and other activities.

Get an entertainment permit for your venue

You need a brick and mortar permit for your business if you have entertainment.

Reporting

Report a venue or event for a sound issue

File a sound complaint if you have a problem with a venue or event.

Get help during the coronavirus outbreak

Find information and resources for nightlife businesses, employees, artists, and freelancers.

Get help

Kent Jamieson in front of The Great American Music Hall marquee that reads Dear SF we love you

News

Fee and tax waiver announced for SF entertainment and nightlife businesses

October 26, 2020

Watch the SF Virtual Nightlife & Entertainment Summit 2020

May 29, 2020

Resources

Venue help

Resources to help San Francisco’s nightlife and entertainment industry.

Outdoor events

Helpful information about rules, permits, and opportunities for outdoor event organizers.

Staff and commission contact page

Reach out to the Entertainment Commission and our staff.

Good Neighbor Policy

Requirements for permit holders to be good neighbors.

Annual Report

Facts and figures about the Entertainment Commission and what we do.

Codes, policies and reports

Access these documents for your reference.

About

The Entertainment Commission supports a thriving entertainment and nightlife culture that balances the needs of the City’s entertainment community, its audiences, and its neighbors across all district neighborhoods.