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Full list of places in the Philly region where you need to show proof of vaccination (so far)

These places in Philadelphia require proof of vaccination

Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what the advice says.
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As of Jan. 3, the city’s new indoor proof of vaccination requirement is in effect, meaning those who visit an indoor restaurant, bar, sports venue, movie theater, and other indoor establishments that serve food and drink with Philadelphia city limits must show proof of vaccination.

How Philly's vaccine mandate works

As of Jan. 3, Philadelphia's vaccine mandate in effect. Here's how it works:

  • You must show proof of vaccination at all indoor restaurants, bars, sports venues, movie theaters, and other places that serve food and drink in Philadelphia county.
  • By Feb. 3, all staff and children 5 to 11 must be fully vaccinated at places that fall under the mandate.
  • Children under 5 and people with religious or medical exemptions will be able to continue to show a negative COVID-19 test from the past 24 hours.

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Here’s a list of businesses in Philly requiring proof of vaccination.

This list will be updated. See something missing? Please email us.

Restaurants

Beginning Jan. 3, all indoor establishments that serve food and drinks must require proof of vaccination for all guests.

Venues and festivals

Beginning Jan. 3, all indoor establishments that serve food and drinks must require proof of vaccination for all guests.

Major performing arts venues are requiring guests to show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry to the space, but even if a particular venue does not require proof of vaccination, individual artists and bands can require a vaccinated-only show. So, just because you don’t need to show your vaccination card for one show doesn’t mean you won’t need it for another at the same venue.

  1. The Academy of Music📍240 S. Broad St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required; children under 12 must show a negative PCR test result taken within 72-hours of the event

  2. Arden Gild Hall📍2126 The Hwy, Wilmington, Del., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

  3. Ardmore Music Hall📍23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, 🛑 proof of vaccination at musicians’ discretion, check website for individual show details

  4. The Barbary📍951 Frankford Ave., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

  5. Bryn Mawr Film Institute📍824 Lancaster Ave., 🛑 proof of vaccination required on Sundays and Mondays beginning Sept. 12

  6. Chris’ Jazz Cafe📍 1421 Sansom St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

  7. Colonial Theatre📍227 Bridge St., Phoenixville 🛑 proof of vaccination required or a negative COVID-19 test from the past 72 hours

  8. CSz Philadelphia - Home of ComedySportz 📍2030 Sansom St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required or a negative COVID-19 test from the past 72 hours

  9. City Winery📍990 Filbert St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required or negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours for indoor shows and dining

  10. Fringe Festival📍Citywide, 🛑 proof of vaccination required for indoor FringeArts Curated events and Feastival

  11. Firefly Music Festival📍599 Persimmon Tree Ln., Dover, Del., 🛑 proof of vaccination required or negative COVID test within 72-hours

  12. Johnny Brenda’s📍1201 Frankford Ave., 🛑 proof of vaccination at musicians’ discretion, check website for individual show details

  13. The Kimmel Center📍300 S Broad St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required; children under 12 must show a negative PCR test result taken within 72-hours of the event

  14. Made in America📍along the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 🛑 proof of vaccination required or negative COVID test within 48-hours; masks required when not eating or drinking

  15. Main Line Art Center 📍746 Panmure Rd., Haverford, 🛑 proof of vaccination required

  16. The Merriam Theater📍250 S. Broad St., 🛑 children under 12 must show a negative PCR test result taken within 72-hours of the event

  17. New Jersey Theatre Alliance 🛑 The following theaters in New Jersey require all audience to wear masks, as well as proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, with no exceptions: Art House Productions (Jersey City), Axelrod Performing Arts Center (Deal); Bucks County Playhouse (New Hope/Lambertville); Crossroads Theatre Company (New Brunswick); Eagle Theatre (Hammonton); East Lynne Theatre Company (Cape May); Epic Actor’s Workshop (Old Bridge); George Street Playhouse (New Brunswick); Hudson Theatre Works (Weehawken); Jersey City Theater Center (Jersey City); Luna Stage (West Orange); McCarter Theatre Center (Princeton); Mile Square Theatre (Hoboken); The New Jersey Play Lab; New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch); Paper Mill Playhouse (Milburn); Passage Theatre Company (Trenton); Pushcart Players (Verona); The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison); Speranza Theatre Company (Jersey City); Surflight Theatre (Beach Haven), Women’s Theatre Company (Lake Hiawatha); Vanguard Theater Company (Montclair); and Vivid Stage (formerly Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, Summit); and American Theater Group 🛑 And the following New Jersey theaters require indoor masking plus proof of vaccination for all audience members over 12, or proof of a negative PCR test taken within 36 hours or a negative antigen test taken within 6 hours: Count Basie Center for the Arts (Red Bank), Mayo Performing Arts Center (Morristown); New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (New Brunswick); South Orange Performing Arts Center (South Orange); and State Theatre New Jersey (New Brunswick).

  18. Penn Live Arts📍3680 Walnut St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required, children under 12 must show a negative PCR test result from within 72-hours of the event or proof of vaccination

  19. PhilaMOCA📍531 N. 12th St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

  20. Philly PACK Garage Theatre📍233 Federal St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

  21. Theatre Philadelphia theaters 🛑 proof of vaccination, or negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance, or negative antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time required. Home tests will not be accepted. The theaters have partnered with Bindle app to verify vaccine and test results. Participating theaters include: 11th Hour Theatre Company, 1812 Productions, Alterra Productions, Argent Combat Stage Combat, Azuka TheatreBright Invention, Curio Theatre Company, Delaware Theatre Company, Dramatists Guild, Eagle Theatre, EgoPo Classic Theater, FringeArts, The Hum’n’bards, Theatre Troupe, Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium, Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Collective, Lantern Theater Company, New Light Theatre, People’s Light, Philadelphia Artists’ Collective, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Philly Improv Theater, PlayPenn, Quintessence Theatre, Revolution Shakespeare, Simpatico Theatre, Temple Theaters, Theatre Ariel, Theatre Exile, Theatre in the XTiny Dynamite, The Wilma Theater

  22. XPoNential Music Festival📍2 Riverside Dr., Camden, 🛑 proof of vaccination required or negative COVID test result within 72-hours

  23. Walnut Street Theatre📍825 Walnut St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required; those with medical or religious exemptions must have a negative COVID PCR test result within 72-hours or negative COVID-19 rapid antigen within 6 hours of the performance

  24. The Wilma Theater 📍265 S. Broad St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

  25. World Cafe Live📍3025 Walnut St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

For more information about performance venues and music festivals requiring proof of vaccination, click here.

» READ MORE: How do I get a replacement vaccine card in Pennsylvania?

Sports

Update: Beginning on Jan. 3, all indoor establishments that serve food and drinks must require proof of vaccination for all guests.

  1. Philadelphia Union: For seats that are within 20 feet of players, ticket holders must show proof of vaccination or get a rapid test on site at the stadium before entering the gates. If it’s a group of ticket holders together and one tests positive, the entire group is not allowed in the stadium.

  2. Wells Fargo Center📍3601 S. Broad St., 🛑 proof of vaccination required

Gyms

Going back to the gym is high on many people’s to-do list, but you may be required to show your vaccine card to use the facilities at some of the city’s workout spots.

  1. 8 Limbs Academy Muay Thai,📍 5111 Chancellor St.

  2. Anytime Fitness,📍 1640 Fairmount Ave., 🛑 Members at the Fairmount gym who show proof of vaccination don’t have to wear a mask.

  3. Barre3,📍 1500 Sansom St.

  4. Barry’s Bootcamp,📍 1911 Sansom St.

  5. Burning Spirits Muay Thai,📍 2011 Amber St.

  6. City Fitness,📍 multiple locations.

  7. Fearless Athletics,📍 126 Race St. & 744 S. 11th St.

  8. Fitness Works,📍 714 Reed St., 🛑 Members who show proof of vaccination don’t have to wear a mask. Those who don’t are required to wear one, but can still workout.

  9. Focus Barre and Yoga,📍 1923 Chestnut St.

  10. Revel Ride,📍 1632 South St.

  11. RippedPHL,📍 1519 Walnut St.

  12. Philly Dance Fitness,📍 multiple locations

  13. Soul Cycle,📍 113 S 16th St., 🛑 Unvaccinated members can request a medical or religious exemption by providing a doctor’s note or written attestation, respectively. Riders who are granted an exemption would then be required to wear a mask.

  14. The Yoga Garden 📍131 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth and 240 S. 8th St.

  15. Three Queens Yoga,📍 Queen Village

  16. Thrive Pilates & Yoga,📍 2016 Walnut St.

  17. Unite Fitness,📍 26 S 20th St.

For more information about gyms requiring proof of vaccination, click here.

Universities

» READ MORE: Medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines, explained

The City of Philadelphia requires that all students, staff, and faculty at universities within the city limits are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a medical or religious exemption.f

This goes for students and staff at the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Temple University, LaSalle University, Philadelphia Community College, Lincoln University’s West Philly campus, and Thomas Jefferson University.

Jane M. Von Bergen contributed to this story.

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