Planning an outdoor event

Permission for outdoor events is coordinated by Campus Public Safety. If you are planning to hold an event on campus grounds, you require approval from our office.

All outdoor event requests must adhere to the Guidelines and Parament for Room/ Space Booking. Read the Guidelines.

• This applies to McGill applicants only.
• Requests for Outdoor Events from External Groups must be sponsored by a McGill unit or student group, or go through Event Bookings.

Complete the Outdoor Event Form.

• Submit your request a minimum of 10 business days before the event.
• If you have questions or require more information, please contact Teresa Standing.

Planning an indoor event

Permission for an indoor event is coordinated by Event Bookings (Food and Hospitality Services).

• Visit Event Bookings here.

Serving or selling alcohol

• General Regulations for alcohol permit.
• Obtain a liquor license.

How long before the event should you submit your permit?

• Departments must submit their alcohol permit form 10 working days before the event.
• Student groups and external organizations must submit their alcohol permit form at least 45 days before the event:
  • mcgill.ca/eventbookings.

Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems

Using drones or unmanned aerial systems at McGill University.

• Complete the drone application form
• Read the UAS directives.