Discover Fun in Kannapolis is back this week and features a concert by the world famous band, Cheap Trick.
This week the Summer Concert Series kicks off in Village Park with a concert by Cheap Trick. This free concert will begin at 7 p.m. with Chris Taylor and the Rumor as the opening act.
Admission is free (no tickets required), and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and coolers are permitted but subject to search. Pets and smoking are not allowed, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Band Cheap Trick formed in Rockford, Illinois in the 1970’s. The band's work bridges elements of 1960s guitar pop, 1970s hard rock, and the punk rock sound. Over the years they have helped set the template for other artists around the world.
Cheap Trick released its debut album in 1977. Later that year, the band found success in Japan with the release of its second album, In Color. In 1979, the band released the triple platinum live album At Budokan and a Top 10 single, a live recording of "I Want You to Want Me". The band followed with its most commercially successful studio album, Dream Police, which reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. In the 1980s they topped the U.S. charts with the power ballad "The Flame". The band's other hits include "Surrender", "Voices", "She's Tight", "Tonight It's You", a cover version Elvis Presley’s “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Ghost Town” and "Can’t Stop Lovin You”. Cheap Trick continues to release new music with more than 20 million albums sold.
Other Events in Kannapolis This Week:
Summer Movie Matinees | Gem Theatre | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 28 – August 6 | Tickets Required
Beat the heat this week with the Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees! Join us at the Gem Theatre, today, Tuesday, June 2 for a showing of Curious George (PG) and Thursday, June 4 for a showing of Dog Man (PG). Tickets are $2 per person and show times are 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Gem Theatre is located at 111 Laureate Way.
Purchase tickets online at www.gem-theatre.com/.
Kannapolis Farmers Market | Corner of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard & Vance Avenue | 4 - 7 p.m., Thursdays, May - September | Free
Stop by from 4-7 p.m. this Thursday and explore a variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods.?
To receive updates about seasonal offerings and special deals at the Kannapolis Farmers Market, text MARKET to 704-704-4335. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Concert in the Park: Cheap Trick | Village Park | 700 West C. Street | 7 p.m., Saturday, June 6 | Free
Concerts in the Park are back for the summer in Kannapolis! Join us as we kick off the 2026 Concert in the Park series with a free performance by Cheap Trick. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Village Park (700 West C Street).
Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and coolers are permitted but subject to search. Pets and smoking are not allowed, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Catch a Movie at the Gem Theatre | 111 Laureate Way
Stop by and see a film at the historic Gem Theatre. May 21 through June 10, catch Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13). Tickets may be purchased online at, www.gem-theatre.com/Tickets or at the theatre. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13) May 21 – June 10 | Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
Live Entertainment at the Swanee Theatre | 200 West Avenue
Check out the full list of upcoming concerts and events at www.swaneetheatre.com.
Download the entire 2026 Discover Kannapolis schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov.
While you are Downtown, take advantage of the City of Kannapolis’ West Avenue Shuttles, Thunder and Lightning. The free shuttles run from 5–10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays to help you as you navigate free parking options downtown.
The shuttles make a continuous loop between four designated stops: the NCRC public parking deck, the top of the horseshoe sidewalk, First Baptist Church, and the Swanee Theatre. A shuttle arrives at each stop approximately every five minutes. Both shuttles are ADA accessible.
For information on all downtown parking options, visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/parking.