Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2026 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
Afton Ridge Library
6095 Glen Afton Blvd
Kannapolis, NC 28027
Kannapolis Library
850 Mountain Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Village Park Concerts
Kannapolis’ Summer Concert Series takes at 7 p.m. at Village Park on five Saturdays in 2026.
- June 6: Cheap Trick
- June 20: Josh Turner
- June 27: Charlotte Symphony (followed by fireworks)
- July 11: The Four Tops
- August 8: Andy Grammer, with Walk Off the Earth
Thursdays on Main
The Thursdays on Main concert series takes place on five Thursdays from May to September, 2026, at Veterans Park. The concerts start at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 7 Band of Oz
- Thursday, June 11 Rivermist
- Thursday, July 9 The Embers
- Thursday, August 13 Too Much Sylvia
- Thursday, September 10: Jim Quick & The Coastline
Village Park Movies
Movies in the Park takes place on five Fridays from May to July, 2026, at 8:45 p.m., at Village Park.
- Friday, May 22: Inside Out 2
- Friday, May 29: Lilo & Stitch
- Friday, June 12: Zootopia 2
- Friday, July 17: How to Train Your Dragon
- Friday, July 31: Super Mario Brothers Galaxy
Stories Under the Stars
Stories Under the Stars takes place on one Saturday a month from April to August, 2026, at 7 p.m., outside one of Kannapolis’ libraries.
- Saturday, April 18: Porkchop Productions (Main Kannapolis Library)
- Saturday, May 16: Story Ship (Afton Library)
- Saturday, June 13: Sparkpoint Innovations (Afton Library)
- Saturday, July 18: B-Rad Kids Magicians (Main Kannapolis Library)
- Saturday, August 15: Gravity Check (Main Kannapolis Library)
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More Outdoor Music
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