New COVID-19 Safety Plan Developed For September Concert Series

STAMFORD, CT — With COVID-19 cases increasing both locally and around the country, a new safety program has been developed for the upcoming Alive@Five and Wednesday Nite Live concerts in September.

"We will require that all attendees present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of attending the concert in order to enter the venue. With this plan in place, masks usage will be advised but at the participants’ discretion," said a news release from Stamford Downtown.

The plan is in accordance with Mayor David Martin's recent executive order which requires masking for any outdoor gathering of 100 people or more. Masks will be optional at the concerts, but are recommended in areas of the venue where social distancing is not possible.

Proof of vaccination includes a CDC COVID-19 vaccination card or a photo of it (digital or photocopy) and a photo ID matching the name on the vaccine documentation.

Proof of a negative test (taken within 72 hours of entry) may be a printed or digital result from a PCR or rapid test with the name that matches the attendee’s photo ID.

Like any unvaccinated attendee, minors under the age of 12 accompanying a ticketed adult at Wednesday Nite Live must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of entry.

David Kooris, President of Stamford Downtown, said in a news release that this new safety protocol brings the concert series at the leading edge of regional best practices.

"As we looked at what other outdoor concerts and festivals were doing around the region to keep their attendees safe, it was clear that vaccine or negative test requirements will be the norm later this fall. By taking this step now, we are creating a safe and comfortable environment where concertgoers can enjoy outdoor live music and drinks, mask free."

Martin is pleased with the steps that Stamford-Downton has taken.

"From the very beginning of the pandemic last year, the City of Stamford has had an exemplary track record dealing with this virus," he said in a news release. "As a trusted partner, Stamford Downtown has demonstrated an approach that will work best for both public safety and audience experience. Personally, I’m really looking forward to the shows."

Existing ticket holders were notified on Friday advising them of the new safety protocols.

For more information on tickets and to keep up to date with COVID-19 protocols for the concerts as they could change, click here.

Musical lineup for Alive@Five

The Alive@Five concerts begin at 5 p.m. and will run on Thursdays throughout September. Only those age 21 and older will be admitted.

Sept. 2: Jon Batiste
Sept. 9: Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker
Sept. 23: Third Eye Blind
Sept: 30: Ludacris

Musical lineup for Wednesday Nite Live

Wednesday Nite Live concerts begin at 7 p.m. and will run on Wednesdays in September. All ages will be admitted, and children age 12 and younger get in free with a ticketed adult.

Sept. 1: Blues Traveler
Sept. 8: Boyz II Men
Sept. 22: Village People
Sept. 29: Jefferson Starship