Berlin Bans Dancing In Clubs From December 2021

Massive rise of covid cases in Germany means restrictions are once again back in force.

All dancing will be banned in Berlin nightclubs as of December 8th 2021 as a response to increasing cases of coronavirus sweeping through Europe. Restaurants and bars will be allowed to remain open so long as they adhere to social distancing measures which include no dancing.

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...venues must ensure that they only operate at 50% capacity...

When the ban on dancing is in place, venues must ensure that they only operate at 50% capacity and strict no dancing rules or face large fines and potential closure.


There are currently no published details regarding how long these measures will be in force for.

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Editorial Team • 7 December 2021
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