Holding COVID-19 safe events
Find out what the latest advice is on how to hold outdoor events safely and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at events
You can help to protect your attendees, staff, suppliers, and volunteers by encouraging them to do the following at events, to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine – it’s still the best way to prevent being seriously ill
- Avoid others if you have symptoms of respiratory infection (most people aren’t testing now, so you may not know if it’s COVID-19), or if you get a positive COVID-19 test result
- Hold events outside if possible
- Let fresh air in if elements of your event are indoors
- Wear a face covering in crowded or enclosed spaces
- Remember to keep washing your hands or use hand sanitiser
Get further advice on living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and advice translated into other languages.
We encourage you to follow this advice at your events and share it with people involved or attending.
The government also has guidance for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
Event risk assessments and COVID-19
You don’t need to provide a separate COVID-19 risk mitigation plan. However, we do encourage you to mention ways of reducing the risk of COVID-19 spread in your event risk assessment.
Contact us if you need help
If you need advice on reducing the risk of COVID-19 or help completing documents related to your event email us at: events@southwark.gov.uk
Page last updated: 23 August 2023
