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Starting Aug. 21, Dave Matthews Band will implement a new COVID policy for all 2021 shows, requiring all fans to “provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48-hours prior to entry.”

This policy aligns with many other bands in the scene, including Dead & Company and Phish, who have sprung into action in the wake of the Delta Variant.

“Dave Matthews Band is grateful to be back out on the road playing live music again. We are a fully vaccinated band and touring crew,” the band continues. “Let’s keep each other safe; please join us in getting vaccinated!”

Stay up to date at DMB’s official website.

Read their full COVID-19 update below:

Beginning with Dave Matthews Band’s August 21st show in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion, all ticket holders for all announced dates must provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48-hours prior to entry.* Children under the age of 12 may attend the concert if they provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the show. Ticket holders using a negative test for entry will not need to get subsequent tests if they are attending multiple shows at the same venue.

We encourage all fans to wear a mask, especially when social distancing is not possible. Specific venue websites will be updated shortly with updated protocols.**

Dave Matthews Band is grateful to be back out on the road playing live music again. We are a fully vaccinated band and touring crew. Let’s keep each other safe; please join us in getting vaccinated!

*Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD will be requiring proof of full vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the event.

Fiddler’s Green in Greenwood Village, CO will require proof of full vaccination (final dose at least 14 days prior to event); a negative test will not be accepted for entry.

Dave Matthews Band’s shows at Madison Square Garden will require proof of full vaccination (final does at least 14 days prior to event); a negative test will not be accepted for entry, in compliance with local government mandates.

** Guidelines for DMB’s shows in Durant, OK and Columbus, OH will be announced shortly.