CityCade is a classic video game and pinball arcade bar in downtown Gastonia. It’s at 122 S Oakland Street, Gastonia, NC.
CityCade offers craft beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks, and some food items like pizza, hot dogs and nachos.
Games include new and classic video games, pinball, board games, and some video game consoles. All games are pay to play, and there’s an ATM and change machine on site.
All ages are welcome before 8 p.m., but only ages 21+ after 8 p.m.
CityCade hosts events every week. You can see them listed on their Facebook page.
Here are a few of the upcoming and recurring events. If you’re interested in karaoke or trivia, you might want to jump to the recurring events.
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Upcoming Events
National Karaoke Day
Thursday, May 25, 2023
8 p.m.
Free
Celebrate National Karaoke Day at CityCade. There will be special roulette songs to choose from.
Dress Like Your Grandma/Grandpa Party
Saturday, June 10, 2023
8 to 11 p.m.
Free
Grab your walkers and your comfortable shoes. Let’s see what we all will look like as grandmas and grandpas. Brandon Davidson will be taking the stage at 9 p.m. for live music.
CityCade Lake Day Water Party
Saturday, July 15, 2023
8 p.m.
Free
Wear your bathing suit and play in the sprinklers. Water fun all night. Live music by Brandon Davidson. Mabry’s Food Truck on site.
Inflatable Costume Party
Saturday, August 12, 2023
8 p.m.
Free
Wear your inflatable costume for a fun night of games, drinks and friends.
CityCade’s Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest
Saturday, October 28, 2023
8 p.m.
Free
Shake Your Tail Feather Thanksgiving Dance Party
Saturday, November 18, 2023
8 p.m.
Free
Recurring Events
Jambox Music Bingo
Wednesdays, scheduled through June 28, 2023
8 to 10 p.m.
Free
Karaoke Night
Fridays, scheduled through December 22, 2023
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Free
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Thursdays, scheduled through June 29, 2023
8 to 10 p.m.
Free
Prizes for the winning team. Beer specials.
Second Saturday Cruise-In
Second Saturday of month, scheduled through September 9, 2023
7 p.m.
Free
Free Cruise In for Customs, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, VW’s, Mini Trucks, etc. Cruise-in parking is in the side parking lot and in front of CityCade.
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