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Mananan Festival 2020 postponed

September events due to remain in place

The Mananan Festival has been postponed due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

It had been due to take place from 22nd June until 4th July, but is now re-scheduled for 2021.

Organisers the Isle of Man Arts Council says it made the decision as it puts the safety of its staff, patrons and artists first.

Anyone who has sent payment for advance tickets will be reimbursed in the next few days.

Organisers will be inviting the same artists to appear on the same day next year where it will run from 21 June until 3 July.

The Mananan Opera production of Cosi fan tutte is still scheduled to go ahead as planned on 11 and 12 September this year.

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