October 16, 2025
Kannapolis Spooky Events for Your Halloween Enjoyment
(Fun for All Ages)
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Kannapolis has plenty of spooky events to help you enjoy Halloween. From a theatre performance of Hocus Pocus, to a book release party for two new Young Adult mystery thriller novels, to a BOO Bash Costume Party we are your Halloween Headquarters for ghoulish fun. A mystery dinner theatre event at the Laureate Center rounds out the fun during this season.
Tickets for all events are on sale now with prices as affordable as $10.
Events include:
Hocus Pocus, The Sanderson Sisters – A Live Performance by Sigmon Theatrical
Friday, October 24
The famed Sanderson Sisters are coming to the Swanee Theatre for a performance including their iconic "I Put A Spell On You". A meet and greet will follow the performance! Hurry – tickets are going fast for this performance. This event is appropriate for all ages and will start promptly at 6 p.m.
Tickets on sale now - Special Events | The Swanee Theatre
Midnight Reads Book Release Event with Authors Rowana Miller and Roselyn Clarke
Thursday, October 30
Celebrate Halloweek with Young Adult Thriller Authors Rowana Miller and Roselyn Clarke. Rowana Miller is releasing her debut book, Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls and Roselyn Clarke is releasing her debut book, Now She’s Dead.
Both novels are spine tingling thriller page turners that will get you into the spirit of the horror season.
Admission is free for this Tweens and Teens event which begins at 6 p.m. The authors will sign books, answer your questions and then attendees will be able to enjoy a book fair with more books, music, dancing, literary gifts for purchase and much more spooky fun. Wear a costume and join us for the fun spirited evening.
If you want to guarantee a signed copy of either book, we strongly suggest you pre-order the books from Editions Book Store - Editions Bookstore or Special Events | The Swanee Theatre.
BOO Bash – Halloween Costume Party
Friday, October 31
Join us for BOO Bash – our Halloween Costume Party! Featuring the band, Gump Fiction, playing a variety of tunes. Dress to impress all the ghouls as we celebrate Halloween with our very own Monster Mash. This event will feature four spooky cocktails/mocktails from our bar, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine! This event is for those over the age of 18. (All those under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian over the age of 21). Doors open at 8 p.m.
Tickets on sale now - swaneetheatre.com/tickets.
Mystery Dinner Theatre - Gobble, Gobble, Death & Trouble
Friday, November 7
Gobble, Gobble, Death & Trouble. Enjoy dinner while participating in a live action mystery! The show is rated PG-13 and is recommended for adults and mature teens. This is an interactive show and requires audience participation.
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served and the show begins at 7 p.m.
This event will be held at the Laureate Center in the Kannapolis City Hall.
Tickets are required (https://bit.ly/mystery-theatre)
The Swanee Theatre is a historic movie theatre that has been transformed into a premier live music and event venue located at 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis. Tickets for all events may be purchased at swaneetheatre.com/tickets. Follow the Swanee Theatre on social media or sign up for the newsletter for updates (swaneetheatre.com).
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