Event Cancellation Policy and Force Majeure Clauses

If the organiser cancels

Contracts commonly retain part or all of the advance, depending on how close to the date the cancellation happens. Know the slabs before you sign. This page is written so that anyone new to event cancellation policy can plan with confidence. Accessible seating and entry routes should be part of the venue plan. Invite lists should reflect the capacity of the venue, not just the wish list.

If the artist cancels

The contract should cover refunds, replacement artists and timelines. Illness and professional commitments are usually addressed specifically. Discretion is standard in force majeure clause, and we never publicise a private event without permission. The more we know about your audience, the better our advice on event cancellation policy will be. Clients often tell us that event cancellation policy felt far simpler once the rider was explained line by line.

Force majeure

Events outside either party's control — natural disasters, government orders and similar — are typically covered by a force majeure clause. The exact list matters. Make sure the power backup can handle the sound and light load. Everything on this page about force majeure clause reflects how bookings actually work with artists' official management. Plan parking and drop-off points for peak arrival times.

• Natural disasters and severe weather
• Government orders and restrictions
• Civil unrest
• Rescheduling vs refund
• Notice requirements

Further reading

• Force majeure — overview

External links open official or reference sites; rules change, so always check the latest version. When it comes to event cancellation policy, the details decided early are the ones that save money later. Print the final running order and hand it to the stage manager. Write down the running order early and share it with everyone involved.

Need help with a booking?

Tell us your date, city and audience, and we will come back with availability and an itemised quote. See the roster or find your city. Two quotes can look similar and be very different underneath, which is why itemisation matters in force majeure clause. Share your venue plan early, because it shapes event cancellation policy more than most people expect.