Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) has decided to cancel the weekend’s upcoming performances as a result of the rise of COVID-19 cases in the region.

The dates in question are the Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 performances.

This statement was released amid the cancellations:

“It has been a pleasure for the TBSO to return to in-person concerts. However, with that comes the responsibility of keeping their patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers safe during these unique times. With COVID cases currently on the rise in Thunder Bay, the TBSO made the difficult decision to cancel their Northern Ghost performances, scheduled for December 10th and December 11th at the Italian Cultural Centre.”

If you have already purchased tickets for either of the performances, you do have options. Firstly, you are able to donate the ticket back to the TBSO and receive a charitable tax receipt.  Also, you can request a refund for the ticket that has been affected by the cancellation.

TBSO will continue to monitor the situation and keep in contact with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to proceed as safely as possible. Any further updates or changes to future performances will be announced on the TBSO website.

TBSO played their first live show of the season on Oct. 21, 2021.