Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2024 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 and take the kids to its summer matinee series.
Locations of Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series
Veterans Park
119 North Main Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Village Park
700 West C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Atrium Health Ballpark
210 Oak Avenue
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Kannapolis Library
850 Mountain Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Village Park Concerts
These concerts take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Village Park.
- Saturday, June 1: Night Ranger
- Saturday, June 15: The Spinners
- Saturday, June 29: Charlotte Symphony (fireworks will follow the concert)
- Saturday, July 13: Gin Blossoms
- Friday, July 26: Pam Tillis
- Saturday, July 27: Tracy Byrd
- Saturday, August 10: KC and the Sunshine Band
Thursdays on Main
The Thursdays on Main concert series takes place on five Thursdays from May to September, 2024, at Veterans Park. The concerts start at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May: 9 Cat5
- Thursday, June 13: The Embers
- Thursday, July 11: The ToneZ
- Thursday, August 8: Too Much Sylvia — Relocated to Swanee Theatre, 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC (doors open at 5 p.m.)
- Thursday, September 12: Band of Oz
Village Park Movies
The movies take place on five Fridays from May to August, at 8:45 p.m., at Village Park.
- Friday, May 24: Trolls Band Together
- Friday, June 7: Wonka
- Friday, June 21: Super Mario Brothers
- Friday, July 19: Barbie
- Friday, August 2: Elemental
Atrium Health Ballpark Movies
These movies are presented in Spanish on these Sundays at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, July 30: Top Gun Maverick (En Espanol) Atrium Health Ballpark
- Sunday, August 13: Luca (En Espanol) Atrium Health Ballpark
Stories Under the Stars
- Saturday, April 27: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (Kannapolis Library)
- Saturday, May 18: Dance of India (Kannapolis Library)
- Saturday, June 22: Dare Devil Dogs (Village Park)
- Saturday, July 20: Discovery Place (Kannapolis Library)
- Saturday, August 17: Dana Hill (Kannapolis Library)
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More Outdoor Music
Check out a big list of outdoor concerts in the Charlotte area, or look at a few of them here:
Cabarrus County Library, Kannapolis Branch
850 Mountain St
Kannapolis, NC
