Belgium OKs 75,000-cap. open-air festivals

With proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test, Belgian fans will once more be able to visit major outdoor events from 13 August

Pukkelpop 2021 takes place 19–22 August

In what will be welcome news to Belgium’s remaining late-summer festivals, the country’s federal government has announced that large-scale events of up to 75,000 people may take place from 13 August.

In a press conference on Friday (4 June) afternoon, Belgian health minister Frank Vandenbroucke confirmed that mass events held in the open air, such as festivals like Pukkelpop (66,000-cap.), would be permitted from that date, providing attendees can present a ‘Covid safety ticket’ (proof of full vaccination) or a…

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