Vaccinated, recovered or tested
From September, tickets at Zurich Opera House and Tonhalle Zurich will not only be checked at the entrance, but also the Covid certificate.
Anyone wishing to be admitted to the Tonhalle or Zurich Opera House must - if over 16 years of age - be vaccinated or have recovered from a Covid infection or be able to present a current test (PCR or rapid antigen test). According to a joint media release, both theaters are thus implementing the current political guidelines for major events with a capacity of over 1000 seats.
In addition, guests must wear a mask during their visit until further notice. This is intended to further increase protection against infection and meet the need for safety. However, social distancing in the auditorium will be avoided in future.
Andreas Homoki, Artistic Director of Opernhaus Zürich AG, and Ilona Schmiel, Artistic Director of the Tonhalle-Gesellschaft, support the decision. With the certificate and mask, maximum protection is guaranteed. Large-scale opera and concerts in a half-filled auditorium, on the other hand, would not be artistically or economically viable.
