Zlock Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events
Downstage Center Dance Studio 23nd Dance Recital
June 13, 2025 7:30pm, June 14, 2025 1:00pm, June 14, 2025 7:30pm, June 15, 2
3 pm
Downstage Center Dance Studio 23nd Dance Recital
An Afternoon of Bluegrass - The Dirty Grass Players Band
Sunday August 24, 2025
2pm
With a nod to the past and a wink to the future from behind their sunglasses, Baltimore's The Dirty Grass Players have been pushing the leading edge of bluegrass music since 2015. As convincing on a 10-minute jam as they are on a 2-minute classic, they find an intersection between progress and tradition that in one set could inspire Flatt & Scruggs to reunite and then break up all over again.
Cultural Streaming Series - Cory Wong - Montreal Concert
Thursday September 11, 2025
12:15 pm
After working multiple gigs in jazz bands and as a session guitarist in Nashville, Cory Wong brought his talent and unique style into the wider public eye with a series of successful projects, notably with Ben Rector and Bryan White, before joining the band Vulfpeck in 2016. 90 min Free and Open to Public.
Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti
Saturday September 13, 2025
7:30pm
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, Heidi Klum’s unforgettable 2016 Golden Buzzer recipient and finalist of America’s Got Talent. This Italian-American crooner known best for his flawless vocals, larger than life personality, and his heart of gold. From a very young age Sal was influenced by his grandmother to love the musical genius of the classic crooner sounds of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
Cultural Streaming Series - Esperanza Spalding "Radio Music Society" in France
Thursday October 9, 2025
12:15 pm
Esperanza Spalding is a virtuosic and talented musician that has received widespread acclaim as well as multiple Grammy Awards. After earning her degree, she quickly became the youngest teacher at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. A double bassist, bass guitarist, singer, composer, arranger, and academic, the American wunderkind is as comfortable performing jazz standards as she is stepping on stage alongside popular musicians such as Prince. 45 min. Free and Open to Public
The Real Diamond – A Tribute to Niel Diamond
Saturday October 11, 2025
7:30pm
An Evening dedicated to the faithful re-creation of the live Neil Diamond experience. Curt Di Domizio fronts the band with a chillingly realistic Neil Diamond interpretation. Your audience will be amazed and dazzled as they dance and sing along to five decades of incredible, unforgettable songs. Songs include note-for-note renditions of all Neil Diamond's greatest hits
Cultural Streaming Series - Scary Goldings in La Villette
Thursday November 6, 2025
12:15 pm
The Scary Goldings collective takes on Europe for the first time at Jazz à la Villette 2022. Jazz masters have all come together with a vision of funk firmly rooted in 1960s soul, and rhythm and blues. Organist Larry Goldings, legendary guitarist John Scofield, bassist MonoNeon, and drummer Louis Cole have been invited by guitarist Ryan Lerman and keyboardist Jack Conte to form the impressive Scary Goldings collective. 45 min. Free and Open to Public
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Presents - Adam Cicchillitti
Saturday November 8, 2025
3:00pm
''Adam is a virtuoso at the top of his game.'' - Classical Guitar Magazine There were several media accolades over the past years for Montreal-born guitarist Adam Cicchillitti. The renowned American magazine classical guitar called him “a virtuoso at the top of his game” and CBC music described him as an “ardent ambassador for classical guitar” including him on their list of the top 30 musicians in Canada under 30 years old.
In October 2014, Bucks County Community College announced that the Gateway Auditorium would be renamed in honor of Kevin Zlock and his wife Sima, for their generous support of the College. The Kevin and Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center hosts musical and theatrical performances, business conferences, and educational events throughout the year.
The Zlock Performing Arts Center offers exceptional staging, lighting, and acoustics in an intimate 339-seat theater. The venue is located at the Bucks County Community College Newtown Campus, just 45 minutes north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Zlock Performing Arts Center is also available for rent on a limited basis to external for-profit and non-profit groups and organizations.
Theater Policies
In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety, security, and convenience of Zlock Performing Arts Center patrons and performers, we ask that you please take a moment to review our policies.
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Box Office & Ticketing
Box Office opens one hour before all events. Terms & Conditions: Refund Policy: ALL TICKETS SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a show cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for this ticket may be issued at the option of the management. Friday-N/A One 90 min Before Each Show
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Late Seating
Late seating is at the discretion of House Management and may not be possible for some performances. If you arrive late, ushers will seat you at the earliest appropriate time during the performance. Out of respect for the performers on stage and the other audience members, you will be asked to wait in the lobby with the usher until the appropriate seating break. In some cases, this will not be until intermission, so please plan accordingly. If you need to leave the performance early, we ask that you leave at a point in the performance when moving around would be of minimal disturbance to those around you. When you return, you will be asked to wait with the usher until the next seating break.
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Cell Phone & Camera Usage
All electronic devices must be turned off or silenced during performances.
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Food & Beverages
We offer beer, wine, mixed drinks, non alcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase at the ZPAC lobby cash bar. The ZPAC Lobby Bar opens at 6pm before 7:30pm shows. Beverages are only allowed in theater in our Zlock theater lidded cups which are available for purchase at the lobby bar. These can be reused when you return at future shows. Cash bar
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Lost & Found
The Bucks Security Office (Cottage 4) oversees and manages any items left behind. Found items will be kept secure in our Security Office for two weeks. Personal items found such as wallets, ID cards, credit cards, and keys will immediately be turned into the Security Office. Please call 215-968-8911 to inquire about lost items.
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Discounts
Bucks County Community College faculty and staff, Alumni, Seniors 65+, Veterans, Active Military and First responders save 10% off each online order for select shows, Please call or visit the Box Office for savings code. Current Bucks students with valid ID receive free admission to select performances as noted. Please call or visit Box Office for tickets.
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Seniors
65+; Enjoy 10% off General or Premium priced tickets at select shows by calling or visiting our Box office at 215- 968-8469 to receive savings code.
Theater Accessibility
The Kevin & Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center accommodates the needs of individuals with physical disabilities. We provide seats for patrons with limited mobility and accommodation for Personal Care Attendants.
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Limited Mobility
Accessible seats are available for people with mobility disabilities and their companions. People who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices and people who cannot climb steps, or walk long distances are permitted to purchase Accessible Seats. People who, because of their disability, cannot sit in a straight-back chair, or those whose service dogs cannot lie safely in the aisle, are also permitted to purchase Accessible Seats. Please mention your specific needs when purchasing your tickets.
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Personal Care Attendants
We provide complimentary admission for government-funded or paid personal care attendants (PCAs) whose attendance is required to enable people with severe disabilities (i.e. people who require around-the-clock assistance) to attend events. Depending on the event and the location of the ticketed patron's seat, the PCA will either be provided a seat or will be directed to a location nearby where the PCA can stand. Any request for a complimentary PCA admission must be made when purchasing the patron's ticket by calling the Box Office at 215-968-8087.