Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2025 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. One of the concerts is followed by fireworks.
While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully revitalized downtown. We put together a guide to spending the day in Kannapolis. Also, visit the renovated Gem Theatre.
Locations of Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series
Veterans Park
119 North Main Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Village Park
700 West C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Swanee Theatre
200 West Avenue
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Kannapolis Library
850 Mountain Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Village Park Concerts
These concerts take at 7 p.m. at Village Park.
- Saturday, June 7: The Fray
- Saturday, June 21: Ambrosia with special guest, John Ford Coley
- Saturday, June 28: Charlotte Symphony (fireworks will follow the concert)
- Saturday, July 12: The Marshall Tucker Band
- Saturday, July 26: Sister Sledge, featuring Sledgendary
- Saturday, August 9: Big & Rich
Thursdays on Main
The Thursdays on Main concert series takes place on five Thursdays from May to September, 2025, at Veterans Park. The concerts start at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 8: Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot
- Thursday, June 12: The Embers
- Thursday, July 10: Band of Oz
- Thursday, August 14: Too Much Sylvia
- Thursday, September 11: The ToneZ
Village Park Movies
The movies take place on five Fridays from May to August, at 8:45 p.m., at Village Park.
- Friday, May 16: Elemental
- Friday, May 30: Despicable Me 4
- Friday, June 13: Moana 2
- Friday, July 18: Twisters
- Friday, August 1: Inside Out 2
Stories Under the Stars
These events take place on Saturdays at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 10: Shadow Puppets with Matt Sandbank (Swanee Theatre)
- Saturday, June 14: Storyteller Donna Washington (Kannapolis Library)
- Saturday, July 19: Dog Performances – Stories with Sugar (Kannapolis Library)
- Saturday, August 2: Shepherd Shakespeare (Kannapolis Library)
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When
May 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
What
Thursdays on Main: Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot
Where
Veterans Park (Kannapolis)
Cost
FREE
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May 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Stories Under the Stars: Shadow Puppets
Where
Swanee Theatre, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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May 16, 2025 @ 8:45 pm
What
Village Park Movie: Elemental
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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May 30, 2025 @ 8:45 pm
What
Village Park Movie: Despicable Me 4
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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June 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Village Park Concert: The Fray
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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June 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
What
Thursdays on Main: The Embers
Where
Veterans Park (Kannapolis)
Cost
FREE
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June 13, 2025 @ 8:45 pm
What
Village Park Movie: Moana 2
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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June 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Stories Under the Stars: Storyteller Donna Washington
Where
Cabarrus County Library, Kannapolis Branch
Cost
FREE
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June 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Village Park Concert: Ambrosia with special guest, John Ford Coley
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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June 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Village Park Concert: Charlotte Symphony, followed by fireworks
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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July 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
What
Thursdays on Main: Band of Oz
Where
Swanee Theatre, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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July 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Village Park Concert: The Marshall Tucker Band
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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July 18, 2025 @ 8:45 pm
What
Village Park Movie: Twisters
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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July 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Stories Under the Stars: Dog Performances
Where
Cabarrus County Library, Kannapolis Branch
Cost
FREE
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July 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Village Park Concert: Sister Sledge, featuring Sledgendary
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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August 1, 2025 @ 8:45 pm
What
Village Park Movies: Inside Out 2
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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August 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Stories Under the Stars: Shepherd Shakespeare
Where
Cabarrus County Library, Kannapolis Branch
Cost
FREE
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August 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Village Park Concert: Big & Rich
Where
Village Park, Kannapolis
Cost
FREE
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August 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
What
Thursdays on Main: Too Much Sylvia
Where
Veterans Park (Kannapolis)
Cost
FREE
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September 11, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
What
Thursdays on Main: The ToneZ
Where
Veterans Park (Kannapolis)
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Cabarrus County Library, Kannapolis Branch
850 Mountain St
Kannapolis, NC
