While AGLC offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 1, 2026, a number of services remain available. The Customer Care Centre will remain open with modified hours.
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Licensees can contact AGLC’s Customer Care Centre for support with liquor and cannabis reissues and payments on our online licensing portal. Call 1-800-272-8876 and press 2 to get set up.
In Alberta, you need a special event licence (SEL) to sell or provide liquor at private events, which are open to invited guests or members only.
AGLC recommends you check municipal requirements if the event is on municipal property.
Depending on the type of private event, you will need a specific special event licence.
If your event is open to invited guests or members only, and you will be providing liquor free:
Special Event Licence - Private - Policies and Guidelines
If your event is open to invited guests or members only and guests will be paying for either admission or liquor service:
Special Event Licence - Private - Policies and Guidelines
If your non-profit organization will be applying for a list of specific dates, such as for regular meetings:
Apply online:
For more information, visit Online Licensing.
If liquor will be served at a public special event, refer to Liquor licences for public special events.
