Events canceled due to coronavirus

Uncertainty surrounding the new coronavirus has led many companies, governments, and other organizations to cancel events all around the world. Since large gatherings are believed to be conducive to the spread of disease, people are wary of attending events that draw thousands of attendees. Even in areas where there are only a few cases of the coronavirus, events are being canceled or postponed simply as a precautionary measure. While all eyes are on the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as of now, the games are going ahead as scheduled. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case everywhere. Here is the list of all upcoming events being canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus.

This list is developing and subject to change.

In the US:

Ultra Music Festival, Miami, Florida (March 11-13, 2020)
58th Annual US Senate Youth Program, Washington DC (March 7, 2020)
Facebook Global Marketing Summit (March 9-12, 2020)
SXSW, Austin, Texas (March 13-22)

In Europe:

London Book Fair (March 10-12, 2020)
Tomorrowland Winter, France (March 14-21, 2020)
Paris Book Fair (March 20-23, 2020)
Geneva International Motor show (March 5-15, 2020)
Annual international TV conference MIPTV, France (March 30-April 2, 2020)
Pierra Menta, the iconic, annual ski race in France (March 11-14, 2020)
Ireland and England’s Six Nations Rugby Games in Italy (March 6-8 and 14-15, 2020)

In the Middle East:

Red Sea International Film Festival, Saudi Arabia (March 12-21, 2020)

In Asia:

Official cherry blossom festivals in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan (late March-April, 2020)
2011 Tsunami, earthquake, and nuclear disaster anniversary ceremony, Tokyo, Japan (March 11, 2020)
Hong Kong Filmart postponed from late March to August 27-29, 2020
Full Moon Party, Thailand (March 8, 2020)
The International Indian Film Academy Awards is postponed until later this month
Delhi’s Fashion Week, scheduled on March 11, 2020, has also been postponed

Pop culture:

Release of latest James Bond movie No Time to Die has been delayed from April to November
K-pop band BTS canceled Seoul tour dates (April 11, 12, 18, 19, 2020)

Green Day cancels Asia dates on “Hello Mega” tour (March 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 22, 25, 27, 2020)



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