Seasonal street trading

​Permit holders provide their own infrastructure and equipment. The permit is issued seasonally (summer, winter, spring, autumn) for up to three months to enable a variety of street activities throughout the year.

Applying for a seasonal street trading permit

To apply for a seasonal street trading permit, complete the application form. Please read the seasonal street trading fact sheet and key selection criteria before completing the form.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date for each season. Only one application form may be submitted for each season.  Applications submitted after the closing date and/or incomplete will not be accepted.

Seasonal street trading no-go zones

Please note that seasonal street trading permits are not available in the following locations.

• Bourke Street Mall between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street
  
• Swanston Street between Flinders Street and Flinders Lane both east and west sides
  
• Directly in front of the Melbourne Town Hall on the eastern side of Swanston Street, between Collins Street and Little Collins Street
  
• The promenade at the Crown Entertainment Complex between Spencer Street and Queensbridge Street
  
• Queen Victoria Market (apply directly to Queen Victoria Market management)
  
• Federation Square (apply directly to Federation Square management)
  
• Narrow streets and footpaths with inadequate pedestrian capacity and against the building line
  
• Directly in front of entrances or steps at train stations
  
• In any location that prevents easy access to and from trams at designated tram stops.