Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2022 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. Some of the concerts are 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.

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
Royal Oaks School of the Arts
608 Dakota Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
Kannapolis Middle School
1445 Oakwood Avenue
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Village Park Concerts
These concerts take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Village Park.
- Saturday, June 4th: Don Felder, of the Eagles, followed by fireworks
- Saturday, June 25th: Air Supply
- Friday, July 1st: Charlotte Symphony, followed by fireworks
- Saturday, July 16th: Tracy Lawrence
- Saturday, July 23rd: Mother’s Finest
- Saturday, August 6th: Everclear, Fastball & The Nixons
Thursdays on Main
The Thursdays on Main concert series takes place on five Thursdays from May to September, 2022, at Veterans Park. The concerts start at 6 p.m.

- Thursday, May 12th: New Local
- Thursday, June 9th: Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
- Thursday, July 14th: Jim Quick & Coastline
- Thursday, August 11th: Band of Oz
- Thursday, September 8th: The ToneZ
Sunday Movie Series at Veterans Park

These concerts take place at 1 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month from April to October, 2022.
- Sunday, April 17th: ThreePoint O’s
- Sunday, May 1st: Diane Durrett & Soul Suga
- Sunday, May 15th: Side Step Delux
- Sunday, June 5th: Bakaloa Stars
- Sunday, June 19th: Casear and Creole Soul
- Sunday, July 3rd: UltimaNota
- Sunday, July 17th: Crank Sinatra
- Sunday, August 7th: RenElvis
- Sunday, August, 21st: Phillip Howe
- Sunday, September 4th: JMS Trio
- Sunday, September 18th: The Trailblazers
- Sunday, Oct 2nd: Joseph Michael Mahfoud
- Sunday, Oct 16th: Carolina Gator Gumbo
The movies take place on five Fridays from May to August, at 8:45 p.m., at Village Park.
- Friday, May 20th: Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Friday, June 17th: Sing 2
- Friday, July 8th: Jungle Cruise
- Friday, July 29th: Encanto
- Friday, August 12th: Avengers Endgame
Atrium Health Ballpark Movies

These movies are presented in Spanish on these Sundays at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 22nd: Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Sunday, June 19th: Sing 2
- Sunday, July 10th: Jungle Cruise
- Sunday, July 31st: Encanto
- Sunday, August 14th: Avengers Endgame
Stories Under the Stars

These events for kids all on Saturdays at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 23rd: Soap Bubble Circus- Downtown Kannapolis
- Saturday, April 30th: Grey Seal Puppets, Kannapolis Library
- Saturday, May 21st” Charlotte Ballet Dance A Story, Kannapolis Library
- Saturday, June 11th: Rockstar Magic- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Saturday, June 18th: Sharon Clarke, Kannapolis Library
- Saturday, July 30th: Number Drummer- Kannapolis Middle School
- Saturday, August 20th: Yasu Theatre, Kannapolis Library
More in Kannapolis
Besides all that you’ll find in our guide to Kannapolis, you should definitely check out a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball game in the stunning downtown Atrium Health Ballpark. Also, the historic Gem Theatre has been renovated and is a great place to enjoy a movie.
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