Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies, and of course, fireworks. Events will be held from May to September. All events are free to the public.
Watch your mailbox – a mailer with the complete event schedule for the City is coming soon!
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs. No pets or smoking please. Food and drinks will be on sale in the parks during the events.
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
Veterans Park - Thursdays on Main: 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: 8:45 p.m.
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
Kannapolis Library - Stories Under the Stars: 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 Shadow Puppets with Matt Sandbank**
Saturday, June 14 Storyteller Donna Washington
Saturday, July 19 Dog Performances – Stories with Sugar
Saturday, August 2 Shepherd Shakespeare
**This performance will be at the Swanee Theatre (200 West Ave).
Other events in Kannapolis to enjoy in 2025 include the Run Kannapolis 5k Series, Gem Theatre Summer Movie Matinees, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Baseball Games (www.milb.com/kannapolis), the Kannapolis Farmers Market, Christmas Events and much more.
You can also download the event schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on the City’s Facebook or Instagram.