COVID-19 Policies
What are SAL's COVID-19 policies for vaccinations and masking at in-person events?
Seattle Arts & Lectures requires attendees to provide proof of vaccination for our in-person events this season, or a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the performance start time. Masks are required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status. Likewise, our staff and volunteers will be vaccinated and masked.
These policies are subject to revision as health and safety guidelines change. You will receive a pre-event email two days prior to each event to confirm our most up-to-date policies.
Our commitment to our ticket holders:
- Our events will go on, whether in-person or online.
- If we are able to hold an event in-person, we will also stream the event for those who would prefer to watch at home.
- All tickets automatically include digital access.
- If you’d like an exchange for another event later in the season, we will happily do so.
- If your circumstances change and you need a refund, we will process that for you.
What does SAL require for proof of vaccination?
Attendees must be fully vaccinated with a CDC– or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine, and must show proof of vaccination upon entering the venue with their valid ticket. “Fully vaccinated” means the event date must be at least fourteen days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least fourteen days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Proof of vaccination may include: a physical vaccination card, a scan or image of a physical vaccination card (printed or displayed on your mobile device), or a digital copy of your immunization records from a state health department-approved site.
Children younger than 12 years and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, as well as a valid ID, upon entry to our venues. Those individuals must have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of the performance start time. Benaroya Hall and Hugo House will also accept a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 24 hours of the performance start time; Town Hall is not currently accepting antigen tests.
I’m missing my COVID-19 vaccination card, or I never received one. How do I get proof of vaccination?
You can get free verified proof of your COVID-19 vaccination through MyIR Mobile, an internet-based portal that gives consumers access to their official state immunization records.
Can unvaccinated individuals attend in-person events with proof of a negative COVID-19 test?
If you cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19 due to age, medical conditions, religious beliefs, or any other reason, we encourage you to attend our events online.
Children younger than 12 years and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, as well as a valid ID, upon entry to our venues. Those individuals must have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of the performance start time. Benaroya Hall and Hugo House will also accept a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 24 hours of the performance start time; Town Hall is not currently accepting antigen tests.