Zlock Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Presents - David Leisner
Saturday January 31, 2026
3:00pm
David Leisner is an extraordinarily versatile musician with a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. “Among the finest guitarists of all time”, according to American Record Guide, David Leisner’s career began auspiciously with top prizes in both the 1975 Toronto and 1981 Geneva International Guitar Competitions.
Cultural Streaming - The Fearless Flyers in La Villette
Thursday February 5, 2026
12:15pm
Take in recorded performances of leading classical and jazz artists, ensembles, and orchestras from around the world in the comfort of the Zlock Performing Arts Center. Free and Open to Public 50 min
Love, Always - An Evening of Romance
Friday February 13, 2026
7:30pm
Kick off the Valentine’s season with a joyful evening of music, romance, and shared memories. Keith and Amy Spencer warmly invite you to a heartfelt concert filled with love songs that have stood the test of time. This special Valentine’s program draws from the Great American Songbook and features the elegance of classic Broadway and Hollywood favorites alongside beloved pop ballads from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. The music captures every shade of love.
Bucks WestDoc Live - Classroom 4
Thursday February 19, 2026
7:00pm
The Best Documentary Films and their creators from around the world come to Bucks County! Hosted by Peter LeDonne Moderated & Curated by Chuck Braverman and Peter LeDonne. Presenting new and important documentary films and their creators followed by a Q&A. CLASSROOM 4 follows a course taught inside a prison, involving students from a nearby college and incarcerated students, about the history of crime and punishment in the US.
Bucks County ParaCon! - 3rd Annual Paranormal Conference
Saturday February 28, 2026
12:00 pm
Get ready for a spine-tingling fun adventure into the unknown at the 3rd Annual Bucks County ParaCon! This one-day extravaganza, dedicated to all things paranormal, will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Cultural Streaming - Lang Lang; Favorite Melodies
Thursday February 5, 2026
12:15pm
Take in recorded performances of leading classical and jazz artists, ensembles, and orchestras from around the world in the comfort of the Zlock Performing Arts Center. Free and Open to Public 50 min
Laura Snowden
Thursday February 5, 2026
12:15pm
“A true musician whose interpretative capabilities are profound and exciting” — Classical Guitar Magazine Laura Snowden, a British-French guitarist and composer, has been lauded as a ‘string sensation’ by BBC Music Magazine and is known for her intense and poised performances. Presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
Tribute to the Tenors - John Smitherman
Friday March 13, 2026
7:30 pm
You’ve heard of The Three Tenors followed by The Three Irish Tenors and so on. Well, how about a tribute to over a dozen different tenors, varying in style, featuring songs made famous by such artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others? Sit back and enjoy as John D. Smitherman, one of the original Three American Tenors, entertains you with many of your favorite songs, including “You Raise Me Up”, “It’s Impossible”, “Magic Moments”
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.