Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and fireworks, in Kannapolis' Summer Entertainment Series

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.

seating area in downtown Kannapolis — Downtown Kannapolis. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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.

Veterans Park in Kannpolis with sundial and cherry blossoms — Veterans Park, Kannapolis. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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

Veterans Park Ring of Honor Kannapolis — Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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

Village Park Movies

Village Park in Kannapolis — Village Park. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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

Atribum Health Ballpark in Kannapolis from behind home plate — Atrium Health Ballpark. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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.