Eduardo Cedillo Martínez MEXICO CITY.- After the declaration of a pandemic made by the WHO on the Covid-19 last March 11, hundreds of artistic, political and sporting events worldwide have been postponed or canceled, such as El Coachella in the United States; The Lollapalooza festival, in Chile and Argentina; and even the Pa’l Norte, in Mexico.
After the increase in positive cases in the country, most of the cultural events in Mexico City have also been canceled to avoid risks of contagion; even the SEP decided to bring forward and «lengthen» the Easter holidays, but with the suggestion to avoid going out and carry out «preventive isolation».
After the controversy generated by the making of Vive Latino, dates in theater, concerts, festivals, premieres, conferences and even weddings have been canceled; Here is a list of the events that would take place in Mexico, but which have already been postponed:
The executive presidency of Liga MX and Ascenso MX decided to suspend all football matches (both in the maximum circuit, in the promotion tournament and in the women’s league) after the end of day 10, which concludes with the Young Classic between America and Cruz Azul.
A week before the most important music festival in the north of the country, where artists such as Tame Impala, Daddy Yankee and The Strokes would perform, the organizers decided to postpone it. The event will be rescheduled for the second half of the year, they reported.
Tame Impala
All the concerts of the Australian group in Mexico were canceled, this includes their concert scheduled for March 19 at the Foro Sol, according to Ocesa. Cancellations also include MGMT, and the dates this band had scheduled
Ricky Martin
The Puerto Rican interpreter decided to cancel all the concerts of his Tour Mexico Movement, where he would visit cities such as Veracruz, Puebla, Monterrey, Guadalajara and would be at the Forum in Mexico City on March 21.
UNAM Cultural Activities
The National Autonomous University of Mexico announced that it would cancel all massive cultural activities, this includes concerts at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl, plays, screenings, conferences, presentations and colloquia.
Danny Ocean
The Venezuelan reggaeton singer canceled his concert scheduled for Friday, March 20 at El Plaza Condesa, but informed that all those who have purchased tickets will be able to make them valid for the date they will have at the Pepsi Center on August 21.
Lucybell
He canceled the dates he had scheduled for March 18 at the Plaza Condesa, in the Tecate Pa’l Norte and the Black Box in Tijuana.
Hellow Festival
The festival to be held on March 28 in the Bicentennial Park was postponed and its date changed to November 14.
Foster the People
The band announced the cancellation of their performances in Mexico, which include the Tecate Pa’l Norte, a date in Zapopan and at the Vaivén festival (which has not yet reported its position regarding Covid-19)
Alejandro Fernández
«El Potrillo» canceled his concert at the National Auditorium and rescheduled the date for October 15; The tickets will be revalidated for the new presentation.
Forever Alone Fest Showcase
The festival showcase that included the bands Delta Sleep and Dj Perro was postponed; Organizers detailed that it will be held in October.
English National Ballet
The ballet tour where the Mexican Issac Hernández is the First Dancer decided to cancel his performances in Mexico City, which were scheduled for May 7 and 8.
Rodrigo and Gabriela
The Mexican guitarists decided to cancel their performances at Vive Latino and their concert at the Teatro Metropólitan, scheduled for March 18.
Paulo Londra
The Argentine trap singer canceled all his performances in Mexico; You can request a refund from March 24.
The secrets
The Spanish group canceled its presentation with Pancho Varona, scheduled for this March 20 at the Lunario of the National Auditorium.
Milan Theater and Lucerne Forum
The forum located in the Juárez neighborhood decided to temporarily close its doors from Monday, March 16 and until further notice.
Kacey Musgraves
The United States performer and songwriter has postponed her planned concert to take place on March 21, announcing that it will be rescheduled for December 10.
