The Seychelles Cabinet of Ministers has approved a temporary Entertainment License Framework designed to support the growth of the country’s cultural, tourism and entertainment sectors while mitigating noise and public disturbances safeguarding well - being residents.
The framework permits existing licensed venues, including bar, cafes and restaurants, as well as organisers of ticketed events, to apply for temporary entertainment licenses, subject to conditions covering operating hours, security, safety measures, age restrictions and venue capacity.
Framework Conditions:
• Operating Hours: Specific curfews and timeframes for regulated events.
• Noise Limits: Restrictions put in place to protect residents in surrounding zones from excessive disturbances.
• Safety and Compliances: Requirements for venue capacity, crowd control, age, restrictions and security.
Otcomes and Industry Impact:
• Stricter Noise Control: The primary outcome of the framework is to address escalating reports of unacceptable noise levels in residential areas.
• Regulated Nightlife Operations: It provides event organizers a clear, legal path to host gatherings, while holding the venue owners accountable for public safety and noise pollution.
• Sector Growth: It balances economic activity for the island’s hospitality and tourism industries with community well – being.
Seychelles’ Vice President Sebastien Pillay, speaking at a Cabinet press briefing on 28th May 2026, confirmed the move was prompted by reports of noise disturbances in residential areas reaching unacceptable levels. The official also noted that some venues activities had effectively unlicensed due to the absence of a formal regulatory structure, adding that open - air entertainment near residential areas and unlicensed music events would be addressed under new rules.
A comprehensive long - term entertainment licensing framework is also being developed to provide a sustainable and modern regulatory system for entertainment activities across the island nation.
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