Music festivals may be able to take place and nightclubs may reopen in the Republic of Ireland as soon as August, if the country’s five-phase coronavirus lockdown de-escalation goes according to plan.

While capacity restrictions and social distancing measures will remain in place, the Irish exit strategy for coronavirus lockdown directly states that events such as festivals could take place by the end of summer, as well as nightclubs and bars being allowed to reopen their doors.

In a document published on 2nd May, the government outlined its five-stage plan to ease coronavirus lockdown. The strategy’s first phase is set to come into effect from 18th May, and will allow outdoor meetings of up to four people from different households and for more retailers to open.

Each phase is expected to last approximately three weeks, and by the end of July, in Phase 4, small social gatherings with family and close friends will be allowed, and larger numbers can visit others’ houses Read More.