COVID Vaccines Or Negative Tests Required At Many Arizona Venues

PHOENIX, AZ — Concert-goers at independent venues across the state will be required to provide proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test, starting Monday Sept. 20.

Several independent venues made the announcement Aug. 19 about the updated COVID-19 safety protocols via a Facebook post from Luckyman Concerts, which promotes events at venues across Arizona.

Just a sampling of the venues implementing the requirements are The Nile theater in Mesa, The Rialto Theatre and 191 Toole in Tucson and Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. Celebrity Theatre is offering free COVID-19 testing prior to all of its events, according to its website. If you plan to attend a concert after Sept. 20, be sure to check your venue's website to confirm requirements and restrictions.

"We are taking this necessary step for Arizona's music fans to ensure that all concerts this fall can happen as scheduled," the venues said in their statement. "We have a responsibility to our community and there are expectations for all who want to participate in activities in which they share an environment with other people."