Macron: No French festivals until mid-July
French president extends ban on festivals and events until “at least” mid-July, leading to cancellations of Eurockéennes, Solidays, Festival d’Avignon and Main Square
News By IQ | 14 April 2020
French festival favourites including Eurockéennes de Belfort, Solidays, Festival d’Avignon and Main Square are no longer taking place this year, as the government extends its ban on large gatherings until mid-July at the earliest.
The news follows similar lengthening of event bans in Austria, where large gatherings are banned until the end of June, and Denmark, which will be festival free until 31 August.
French president Emmanuel Macron announced yesterday (13 April) that the country’s lockdown will last until…
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