Available Event Types
Insurance for more than 90 event types
Zipcova supports a wide range of private, community, commercial, cultural, sporting and entertainment events across Australia. Explore some of the event types available through our online quote system.
Choosing the right event type
Zipcova's online system can only provide quotes for the event types listed.
Your event's name doesn't need to appear in the list, but the event type you choose must accurately describe what's taking place.
Please don't select a different event type just to obtain a quote. If none of the listed options accurately describes your event, we're unfortunately unable to provide an online quote for it.
Event types available through Zipcova
Zipcova supports more than 90 event types. The categories below provide an overview of the breadth of events currently available through the online quote system.
Private celebrations
Available Private Event categories include:
- Anniversary at a Hired Venue
- Baby Shower
- Birthday Party at a Hired Venue (Ages 21+)
- Bridal Shower at a Hired Venue
- Engagement Party at a Hired Venue
- Funeral, Wake
- Retirement Party at a Hired Venue
- School Formal (excluding after parties)
- School Reunion at a Hired Venue
- Wedding at a Hired Venue
Community and cultural events
Available event types include:
- Charity Ball, Fundraising Ball
- Charity Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Tea, or Dinner
- Community Fair
- Community Market
- Community Parade
- Cultural Event
- Eisteddfod
- Guided Tour
- Guided Walk
Markets, food and drink events
Available event types include:
- Christmas Market
- Community Market
- Festival - Beer & BBQ
- Festival - Eco, Sustainability, Environmental, Gardening, Permaculture, Craft
- Festival - Food & Drinks
- Festival - Food & Wine
- Flower Show
- Home and Garden Show
- Tasting Event - Food, Wine, Spirits
Music, performance and entertainment
Available event types include:
- Ballet Performance
- Cabaret Show
- Classical Performance
- Comedy Performance
- Festival - Film
- Festival - Theatrical Festival
- Film Premiere
- Magic Show
- Movie Marathon
- Musical
- Music Concert - Jazz, Blues, Folk, Country
- Music Concert - Opera, Orchestral
- Music Concert - Rock, R&B, Pop, Alternative, Indie, Reggae, Soul (Excluding Metal, Dance, Trance)
- Music Festival - Jazz, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk
- Music Festival - Rock, R&B, Pop, Alternative, Indie, Reggae, Soul (Excluding Metal, Dance, Trance)
- Recital
- Theatre Performance, Play
Business, exhibitions and professional events
Available event types include:
- Annual General Meeting
- Art Exhibition
- Author Talk, Book Signing
- Award Function
- Book Launch
- Business Party
- Conference, Seminar
- Congress, Meeting, Colloquium
- Corporate Function, Corporate Workshop
- Exhibition / Tradeshow (motor vehicle)
- Exhibition / Tradeshow (non-motor vehicle)
- Fashion Show
- Forum, Symposium, Panel Discussion, Debate, Summit
- Lectures
- Meeting, Presentation
- Open House (Public Viewing)
- Photoshoot (non-stunt, static location)
- Product Launch
Sporting and recreational events
Available event types include:
- Bodybuilding Competition
- Fishing Tournament (shore-based only, no watercraft)
- Fun Run (up to 5km)
- Hiking
- Sport - Badminton
- Sport - Cycling
- Sport - Duathlon
- Sport - Esports
- Sport - Motorised
- Sport - Netball
- Sport - Rowing
- Sport – Running (5km to 100km, including Marathons)
- Sport - Swimming
- Sport - Triathlon
- Walking Event, Walk-a-thon
These are representative examples rather than the complete list. New event types may be added over time, so the online calculator is the best place to check the current options.
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Event type and planned activities are different checks
Finding an appropriate event type is the first step. You must also check that the activities planned for the event meet the online eligibility requirements.
Some activities are not available through the standard online offering. Others are permitted only when the specific requirements shown during the quote process are met—for example, where an appropriately insured third-party supplier operates the activity.
Private events without an ABN
An ABN is required for event types outside the eligible Private Event categories available through the online quote system.
The eligible Private Event categories are:
- Anniversary at a Hired Venue
- Baby Shower
- Birthday Party at a Hired Venue (Ages 21+)
- Bridal Shower at a Hired Venue
- Engagement Party at a Hired Venue
- Funeral, Wake
- Retirement Party at a Hired Venue
- School Formal (excluding after parties)
- School Reunion at a Hired Venue
- Wedding at a Hired Venue
These are specific event categories with their own eligibility requirements. An event is not treated as a Private Event simply because it is privately organised, invitation-only, not-for-profit or organised by individuals.
Ready to check a price?
Once you have identified the event type that accurately describes your event, use the homepage calculator to see a live price.
You only need:
- Event type
- Total attendance across all event days
- Event start date
- Event end date
- The Australian state where the event will be held
No sign-up or personal information is required to see the initial price.
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Get Live Price Get Live PriceFrequently asked questions
Quick answers about finding and selecting the right event type.
Zipcova currently supports more than 90 event types across private, community, commercial, cultural, sporting and entertainment events in Australia.
This page provides representative examples. The online calculator displays the current available event types and is the best place to check whether your event can receive a live price.
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No. Your event’s branded or public name does not need to appear in the list.
Select the available event type that accurately describes what the event involves. If none of the available categories describes the event, do not choose an unrelated category simply to obtain a price.
No. The examples on this page show the breadth of event types available through Zipcova.
Your event must match an event type in the current online quote system and meet the applicable activity and eligibility requirements. Some activities are unavailable online, while others have specific requirements that must be met.
Choose the event type that most accurately describes the event’s primary purpose and overall format.
You should also check all planned activities against the current activity requirements. If you are genuinely unsure which available event type applies, contact Zipcova before purchasing.
The standard online offering is designed and priced around the event types available in the quote system.
If no available category accurately describes the event, Zipcova cannot provide a live online quote for it. Selecting an unrelated category would produce a price based on incorrect event information.
Yes. The calculator includes ten specified Private Event categories that can be arranged without an ABN when their applicable requirements are met.
Use the Private Event option in the calculator to see the current categories and check a live price.
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