Private Events
Private events are defined as activities that are for invited guests and
not open to the public. Examples include birthday parties, picnics, BBQ’s,
sports activities and other social gatherings.
If you are planning an outdoor private event, or indoor event at a municipal recreation centre contact 905-874-BOOK or online to reserve a space in one of our many facilities.
Public Events
Public events are defined as activities that are open to the community and public. Examples include festivals, fairs, concerts, processions, runs or
walks, and parades.
Includes events that are open to the
public, involving a small number of participants, often ranging from a
few dozen to a few hundred people. Typically focuses on local or specific
interests, such as neighborhood block parties, local government official events,
small cultural showcases, or community workshops.
Includes events that are open to the
public, involving a large number of participants, often ranging from
several hundred to thousands of people. Often aims to attract a broad audience
and can include major festivals, parades, large-scale concerts, or city-wide
celebrations
If you are planning an outdoor public event,
120 days notice in advance of the special event is mandatory.
Please be advised that outdoor event spaces and guidelines are currently under review and therefore no 2025 requests will be processed at this time. Requests submitted will be reviewed in order of received once the bookings for 2025 commence.
Sporting Events
Brampton has the facilities you are looking for, whether you are planning a pick-up game with friends or a league tournament.
905-874-BOOK provides a direct link to facility rentals.
Sports Tourism
Our Sport Tourism staff supports the planning of sanctioned National, Provincial and Regional tournaments in our City.
Visit us for more information on how we can help.
Garden Square Events
Festivals are selected annually through a
competitive application process. Garden Square Festival Applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Panel comprised of City of Brampton staff and community stakeholders with subject matter expertise.
If you have a question about festival or pop-up applications for Garden Square, contact us at 905.874.2900 or
garden.square@brampton.ca.
