Capacity limit for theaters and cinemas relaxed to 70% in Barcelona

Catalan authorities have announced that social-distancing rules for Barcelona and some surrounding towns will be relaxed on Tuesday, with the capacity limit set for cinemas, theaters, and other cultural venues loosened from 50 to 70%.

Other coronavirus restrictions remain, like the compulsory use of face-masks, limitations on smoking, and a prohibition on public and private gatherings of more than ten people.

Catalan officials explained that the relaxation of social-distancing measures comes as the new theater season starts.

Here’s the full list of towns and cities where the 70% capacity limit will be enforced:

Barcelona's metropolitan area (2.87 million people): Barcelona, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Montcada i Reixac, Viladecans, el Prat de Llobregat, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Sant Joan Despí, Cornellà de Llobregat, Sant Just Desvern, Esplugues de Llobregat, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Sant Adrià del Besòs, Badalona, Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Gavà and Castelldefels. 

Vallès Oriental (98,000 people): Canovelles, Granollers and les Franqueses del Vallès.