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Below you can find the dates by which some European countries will re-open their public cultural events. If you have further information from your country, please write to us by replying to this email.

WARNING: these data may not be completely updated. Please check the government websites of each country for confirmation.

Austria
Reopening of public events for up to 500 people from 1 June (Source: Ministry of Education)

Belgium
Events up to 300 people allowed, other events from September 1st (source: press)

Czech Republic
from 8th May reopening of zoos, gardens and museums, gradual reopening of events from 25th May (Source: Ministry of Education)

Denmark
from May 10th events up to 200 people will be possible (source: Danisch Chamber Orchestra)

Estonia
from July event up to 1000 people allowed (source: Tadaa! Festival)

France
Theatrical activities are expected to restart in June with restrictions on the number of spectators and other security measures. (source: association des centres dramatiques nationaux)

Germany
Reopening events for up to 200 people from June (source: German University Network)

Ireland Phase 5 from 10th August: reopening high risk activities; Open theatres and cinemas where social distancing can be maintained (source: Press).

Italy
from 15th June re-opening of events with a maximum of 200 people per indoor show and 1000 people for each outdoor show. Respect of the interpersonal distance of 1 meter. Reopening of passenger arrivals from the EU Zone from 3rd June. (source: ANAP)

Lithuania
Events: From 1 June - up to 100 people indoors and up to 300 outdoors; from 16 June - up to 150 indoors and up to 500 outdoors; From 1 July - up to 200 spectators indoors and up to 700 outdoors; and from 16 July - up to 250 spectators indoors and up to 900 outdoors; from 1 August, up to 300 indoors and to 900 outdoors; from 16 August up to 350 indoors and up to 900 outdoors. The distance of at least 2 meters between people must be maintained indoors, and at least 1 meter outdoors. No plans for events involving more than 900 participants in Lithuania until 31 August. (source: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania)

Norway
Reopening of public events from 15th June (source: National Press)

Portugal
Reopening of borders

Romania
15th June possible date for starting some cultural activities in safe conditions (source: Sibiu International Festival)

Spain
Borders closed for the whole month of June. Some Canary and Balearic Islands: outdoor events for up to 400 people from 18th May.

Switzerland
Reopening events for up to 200 people from 15 May (Source: Ministry of Education)

United Kingdom
From 8th June 14-day mandatory quarantine for those entering the UK. There are no fixed dates for the reopening of indoors and outdoors events.