People Expect Live Events In 2021 To Enact Preventive Measures Like Masks, Temperature Checks

Half of those over age 30 say they will “most likely” attend large, in-person events after the pandemic, compared to 63% of Gen Zers. The vast majority of all Americans (84%) agree 2021 events, such as E3 and SXSW, will need preventive measures in place.

For these post-pandemic events, one in three want all attendees to be required to wear masks, 33% demand capping capacity at limited numbers and 29% want temperature checks. Almost one in four believe there should be mandatory corona testing before anyone is allowed to enter an event. 

There are also many who remain concerned about their health and wellness irregardless of safety precautions. Nearly three in 10 (28%) refuse to attend any in-person event until there is a COVID-19 vaccine and another 7% feel there are no tactics that can be adopted to convince them to ever return to group events.