Welcome to the City of Tempe - Special Events Application
Applications must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the event. In some circumstances, the Special Events Task Force Committee may require more than 60 days for review.
A site map must accompany your application, preferably on a Google Earth image.
Liquor Extensions of Premises:
The City of Tempe’s regulations concerning Temporary Extension of Premises Liquor Permits differ from those of the AZ Department of Liquor License and Control. Applicants must obtain approval from the Special Events Task Force Committee for any continuing Temporary Extension of Premises Liquor Permits at least once every 6 months. PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Special Events Task Force Committee in its sole discretion may require applicants to obtain approval more often than 6 months if it sees fit.
Helpful Links
Special Event Series 15 Liquor Application
Extension of Premises Liquor Application
Tempe PD Off Duty Agreement
Tempe Fire EMS Off Duty Agreement
Tempe Fire Tent Permit
Apply to hold an event
Please follow this link to begin your application