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Symphony To Open Summer Concert Series In Doylestown Township

This year's Thompson Performing Arts Series will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the township's pride and joy - Central Park.

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DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A free outdoor concert by the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra will launch the 2025 Thompson Performing Arts Series on Wednesday, June 4 at the C&N Amphitheater in Doylestown Township's Central Park.

The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with an evening of festive music, patriotic tunes, American classics, and a special salute to veterans.

The Bucks County Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1953 to enrich the community through the performance of the finest orchestral music. The orchestra's music ranges from classical standards to the most recent hits of the Broadway stage.

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A majority of its players, and all of its board members, are volunteers. Working under the leadership of conductor José Luis Domínguez and assistant conductor Sebastian Grand, the orchestra is committed to the pursuit of musical excellence and to carrying forth the purpose and motivation of its founders: the pure joy of performing music.

"This year is extra special as we celebrate 30 years of Central Park — a milestone that reminds us just how much this space has meant to our community," said series organizers. "Come be a part of the celebration, enjoy live music in a beautiful setting, and connect with friends and neighbors."

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The event will include a weekly beer garden provided by Warwick Farm Brewery and a variety of food trucks.

2025 Concert Schedule

Central Park Construction Alert

Parking at Central Park continues to be reduced due to the ongoing park improvement construction project, including a new Community Recreation Center, playing court complex, parking expansion/realignment and bathrooms. Construction is anticipated to be nearing completion by mid-summer.

Lots fill up quickly at Central Park. The township suggests arriving early and carpooling when possible. Township staff will be on hand to assist until the lots are full. Click here for a map of authorized concert parking areas in and around the park. The lot adjacent to the amphitheater is not open to general parking and will be limited to handicap, designated band members, designated sponsors and authorized township vehicles only.

Additional parking will be available for concert parking beginning 5:30 p.m. at Kutz Elementary School. A moderate trail walk will bring concert goers into the park behind Kids Castle (adjacent to the C&N Amphitheater).

Need A Ride? Catch the DART

The Doylestown DART Bus will be making the rounds with several scheduled stops to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend. At the conclusion of the concert, the bus will return riders to their pick-up locations

BUS No. 1:

  • 6:00 pm - ACME market (Doylestown Shopping Center)
  • 6:05 pm - Center Square Towers (555 N. Broad Street)
  • 6:10 pm – Broad and Union (Parking Garage DART stop)
  • 6:15 pm – State and Main Street
  • 6:20 pm – Child Lane and Old Butler Pike (Colonial Heritage)
  • 6:30 pm – Central Park

BUS No. 2:

  • 6:00 pm – Grundy Hall
  • 6:30 pm – Central Park

BUS No. 3:

  • 6:00 pm – Grundy Hall
  • 6:15 pm – Metropolitan
  • 6:30 pm - Central Park

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