Coronavirus: Updated List of Tours and Festivals Canceled or Postponed Due to COVID-19
Coachella, Pearl Jam, SXSW, Madonna, and much more have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak
Thousands of people across the globe have been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19). As the outbreak continues, organizers of large public gatherings (such as music festivals and concerts) are being forced to assess whether or not to hold their scheduled events as planned. Among the first big events to be canceled was South by Southwest, which was shut down by the Austin government. Then, Pearl Jam became one of the first major bands to postpone a tour of North America. And, this week, Goldenvoice pushed Indio, California’s annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to October. Below, find a running list of major festivals, concerts, and tours that have been canceled or postponed due to public health concerns stemming from coronavirus.
Coachella, Pearl Jam, SXSW, Madonna, and much more have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak
Thousands of people across the globe have been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19). As the outbreak continues, organizers of large public gatherings (such as music festivals and concerts) are being forced to assess whether or not to hold their scheduled events as planned. Among the first big events to be canceled was South by Southwest, which was shut down by the Austin government. Then, Pearl Jam became one of the first major bands to postpone a tour of North America. And, this week, Goldenvoice pushed Indio, California’s annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to October. Below, find a running list of major festivals, concerts, and tours that have been canceled or postponed due to public health concerns stemming from coronavirus.
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