BERLIN 〓 Merkel administration has announced that concerts and other events will be banned until the end of August

2020/04/16

German Chancellor Merkel announced on April 15 a timetable for after the infection with the new coronavirus.

According to it, reopening of schools and small stores will be permitted from May 4, while events such as concerts will be prohibited until the end of August.

As a result, the 2019/2020 season of opera and orchestra will be virtually closed, and all summer music festivals will be canceled.

Photo：Bundesregierung　/　Bergmann

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