Current gathering mandates are no more than 100 people per room for indoor events and 175 for outdoor events in the City and County of Denver (Safer Level 2). Gathering limits vary by county based on the county's dial level.
For indoor or outdoor events with both seated and unseated portions, the unseated portion capacity is determined utilizing the Social Distance Calculator which requires 12’ of distancing. The seated portion of indoor and outdoor events with reserved seating or where guests remain seated must ensure 6’ of social distancing.
Banquets with less than 50 people or 50% capacity (whichever is less) may follow the restaurant guidance which allows for 10 people per table and 6’ between tables. Guests do not need to be socially distanced at each table.
Detailed guidance for indoor and outdoor events and restaurants is provided below. Please note, indoor events are capped at 100 people per room and outdoor events are capped at 175 people per activity in Denver even if the calculator generates a higher number.
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Colorado Guidance for Indoor Events
Colorado Guidance for Outdoor Events
Colorado Guidance for Restaurants and Food Services
Denver is following the State of Colorado’s Safer at Home strategy, which balances public health safety measures while allowing for opening of the economy. Face coverings are required in the State of Colorado for those age 11 and older in public, indoor settings. This statewide order is in effect through October 12, 2020. Face coverings are required in Denver for those age 3 and older.
We strive to post the most current and accurate information here, but changes do occur. Please check directly with individual businesses and organizations to confirm their most up-to-date guidelines.
Last reviewed September 25, 2020
Header images credits: Mural by artist Austin Zucchini-Fowler, photo by @vasuskin via Instagram; Bluebird Theater photo by sonj85 via Instagram.
