Doylestown Cancels Summer Concert Series Due To COVID

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Doylestown Township has canceled its annual outdoor summer concert series due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Thompson Performing Arts Series, which features concerts outdoors at Central Park, will not be held in 2020. The series is expected to return in 2021, according to information from the township.

The news of the cancelation was recently shared by the Parks and Recreation Department.

"Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is with deep disappointment that we have canceled the 2020 Thompson Performing Arts Series at the C&N Amphitheater in Central Park," the announcement said.

The concerts regularly draw numbers "in excess" of what is permissible for group gatherings under current health guidelines. "The safety of our guests, volunteers, staff, and performers is our top priority," Parks and Recreation Department officials said.

The township called it a heart-wrenching decision, and acknowledged that the series is a local favorite.

"Doylestown Township staff has already begun the planning process to replicate this year's fantastic schedule for 2021," the announcement said.