Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has announced that its upcoming Pavilion Season will be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series of shows was set to include performances by James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Norah Jones, The Black Crowes and many more.

“Our concerts have been enjoyed against a backdrop of the invigorating summer sun and the bright moon and stars on a clear night,” said Eric Frances, Chief Executive Officer of Bethel Woods (via press release). “At other times, we endured torrential rain, lightning, and squalls of wind. And here we are, in 2020, facing what feels like the most challenging storms of our lifetime.”

“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that the Pavilion stage will not be opening this summer,” Frances continued. “We have worked tirelessly to navigate governmental restrictions and the pandemic’s impact on the concert industry, resulting in many artists cancelling their tours. I know this is disappointing news to all our loyal donors, members, sponsors and guests who have shared 14 summers of concerts with their friends and families. We cannot, however, safely and in good faith provide our guests the quality experience that has become the standard of Bethel Woods.”

According to a press release, “Ticket holders, Members and Season Lawn Pass holders have the option to 1) donate all or a portion of their ticket(s)/membership value to help sustain Bethel Woods and continue programming and preservation efforts at the historic site; 2) defer their value to respective 2021 events, memberships or season lawn passes; 3) receive a full refund. Any donation of tickets, memberships and season lawn passes will be matched by a generous member of the Board of Trustees. For details and FAQs on refunds please visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org/covid19.

For a full list of tours and festivals impacted by COVID-19 visit Relix.com/Coronavirus.