Ensure the spread of the corona virus in the Free State: concerts, fairs and other major events in Munich are canceled. An overview of the current situation.
- The corona virus is spreading in Munich .
- Some major events have already been canceled - others are on the brink.
- An overview of the situation in the Bavarian capital.
Update from 9.20pm: The corona virus paralyzes public life in Munich. Now all events of the Milla Club , the Munich Lustspielhaus, the Munich Lach- und Schießgesellschaft von Eulenspiegel Concerts, and the clubhouse Schwabing are canceled . All game operations will cease by April 19. Replacement appointments are already being searched for.
Update from 6 p.m.: The renowned Munich Circus Krone has to take a drastic measure due to the coronavirus * and cancels all performances, initially only for this weekend. The tickets for the internationally known circus should continue to be valid for the coming winter season.
Martin Lacey-Krone, husband of the circus director Jana Mandana Lacey-Krone told dpa that the cancellations were “a disaster for us, but it is also a disaster for everyone. It is really very sad! ”The circus could take a longer break due to the current situation or postpone its performances, as announced in the message.
Munich in the corona crisis: DAV stops traveling - Oktoberfest before the cancellation?
Update from March 13th: Due to the "dynamic development around the Coronavirus" the DAV Summit Club cancels trips to many areas worldwide until May 1st. The measure affects offers from the areas of hiking, trekking, mountaineering and cycling in a large number of countries, as the mountain tour operator announced on Friday. These included China, Buthan, Tibel, Nepal and Iran, but also France, Austria, Norway and Switzerland.
Decisive for the decision are the safety instructions of the Federal Foreign Office, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Robert Koch Institute , but also requirements and restrictions in the target areas.
"We are aware that this decision has far-reaching consequences," said the commercial subsidiary of the German Alpine Association (DAV). The health of the guests, mountain guides and partners in the travel countries is the top priority here. “Now is the time, for reasons of social and community solidarity, to do without things that are not absolutely necessary. After this crisis, it will be all the better to enjoy mountain sports trips again. "
Update from March 12, 9:50 p.m .: Has the Oktoberfest also been affected by the flood of cancellations caused by the corona virus? The beloved Oktoberfest of Munich and its guests from near and far?
Munich: is the Oktoberfest in danger because of the corona virus?
At a short-term press conference in Berlin after a crisis meeting between the federal and state governments, the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) also spoke about a possible cancellation of the largest folk festival in the world.
A reporter wanted to know from the franc whether the Oktoberfest was in danger after all the cancellations.
#Merkel and # Söder appeal for responsibility and speak of the greatest challenge, all events should be canceled, everyone should stay at home - and the first colleague asks about the Oktoberfest. It is not called Paulaner virus at all. #coronavirus # covid19
- Patrick Gensing (@PatrickGensing) March 12, 2020Söder reacted surprised and angry to the question, had to think for a moment - and then answered. "But that's a tension," he said first.
You have to watch the next "four or five weeks", "and then we want to take stock", he said: "Then we will evaluate." So he didn't want to give a promise that the Oktoberfest could take place as planned,
Update of March 11, 3:40 p.m .: Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) has decided that from today until April 19, all public performances by the city's theaters and the Munich Philharmonic will be canceled.
The concerts and theater performances of the Pasinger factory , which it offers as its own events, are also canceled. Tickets can now be returned to where they were purchased.
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Coronavirus in Munich: schools closed - strong beer festival postponed
Update 6.15 p.m .: The number of canceled or highly questionable events in Munich continues to increase. Here is an updated overview.
Schools: With his crisis team, OB Dieter Reiter has determined that all schools will be closed for 14 days - "if there is a confirmed corona case," as the city says.
According to the Prime Minister, strong beer festivals belong to the category of events that “in our view are no longer justifiable”. The Paulaner brewery has already reacted with its hosts and postponed the strong beer festival on the Nockherberg to a later date. The Löwenbräu cellar at Stiglmaierplatz is also facing cancellation. Chef Ludwig Reinbold is now waiting for a written order from the city.
The performances at the Munich theaters will also be dropped for now (symbol image).
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Concerts: Carlos Santana , who was due to perform in the Olympiahalle on March 22, canceled his European tour as well as Richard Marx (in Munich on March 20). The three appointments this weekend with the Ehrlich Brothers are also canceled. "But there will be replacement dates in June," announces her spokesman Andreas Sucker.
Culture: The Free State closes the Bavarian State Opera , the Residenz Theater and the Gärtnerplatz Theater . The same applies to all urban facilities. Small houses like the Iberl stage and the comedy at the Bayerischer Hof want to continue. What still turns out: Cirque du Soleil immediately canceled the Tuesday performance.
Fridays for Future cancels their big Friday strike. St. Patrick's Day should then be celebrated at the weekend. And for the 25th time. Parade and festival are canceled.
All concerts are also canceled in the Zenith . So far, the business in the Hofbräuhaus has continued as usual. However, the situation is "reassessed day by day," said a spokesman. So far, the planning of the Oktoberfest has not been affected. It was too early for riders to make a decision.
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Coronavirus in Munich: For the time being, no major events with more than 1000 people
First message from March 10, 2020:
Munich - The corona virus is spreading even more widely in the Bavarian capital. Large companies such as BMW have already had to deal with cases of infection - and the first events, such as the derblecken at Nockherberg on March 11, were canceled for security reasons.
Since major events in Bavaria with more than 1000 people were initially forbidden until April 19 inclusive, even more Munich highlights could be canceled.
The Oktoberfest does not seem to be in danger for the time being - there is still six months to go until the Oktoberfest , said hostess Peter Inselkammer. "I am optimistic that we will have survived the worst by then," continued Inselkammer. Other Oktoberfest hosts expressed similar comments. "We started with the reservations and so far have not received a single cancellation ," said innkeeper Ludwig Reinbold from the Schützenzelt.
Coronavirus in Munich: These events will most likely be canceled
- St. Patrick's Day : The event, which should take place on March 14th and 15th, is likely to be postponed. "Due to the changed coronavirus situation in the last few days and the new assessment of the coronavirus by the Federal Minister of Health Mr. Jens Spahn, the Bavarian Minister of Health Mrs. Melanie Huml and the recommendation of our patron, Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter, we are unfortunately forced to do the celebrations to the 25th St. Patrick's Day in Munich, "said the organizers.
- Real estate fair in Munich : The fair has been postponed - it is expected to take place on April 24th and 26th.
- International craft fair (IHM) : The craft fair has been completely canceled for this year. It will only take place again in March 2021.
- Performances at the Bavarian State Opera : In the Free State, all state theaters, concert halls and opera houses were closed from March 11 to the end of the Easter holidays on April 19 to curb the spread of the corona virus. The Bavarian State Opera still wants to put selected pieces on stage during the closure because of the corona virus - in front of empty stands. Spectators could watch the performances live over the Internet.
- Dream & Fly - The new magic show of the Ehrlich Brothers: The events in Munich's Olympiahalle on March 13-15 could be threatened with a cancellation. There is no official confirmation yet.
- James Blunt : The singer is actually a guest on March 21 in the Olympiahalle in Munich. There is still no official confirmation that the concert will take place.
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