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With the constant rescheduling of tours and a tangled web of conflicting state laws, music fans and industry pros would be rightfully confused about when and how concerts will return. Look no further: Your burning questions about how to protect your health (and bank account) as the pandemic’s end draws near are answered here.
When can I go to a concert?
That depends on where you live. The return of shows will be decided largely on a state-by-state basis by both governors and city leaders, not federal officials, although many states and private businesses will build their reopening strategies around guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Florida and Texas have already allowed concerts to resume, though not without some issues: Steve Aoki and Diplo each got warnings from local police and reproof from the mayor of Tampa, Fla., for performing in front of maskless crowds during Super Bowl weekend in February.
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