Abbreviation: TEN
Summary: In England and Wales, a Temporary Event Notice covers a temporary event involving alcohol sales, late-night refreshment or regulated entertainment, subject to fewer than 500 people and no more than 168 hours.
Reference: Alcohol licensing (opens in a new tab)
Home Office · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Temporary events, opening and threshold paragraphs
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