It’s another great week to Discover Fun in Kannapolis! Get out and see all that Kannapolis has to offer!
Get in the Fourth of July spirit as the Concert in the Pak series continues this Saturday, June 27 with a patriotic tribute by the Charlotte Symphony. The free concert will take place at Village Park (700 West C. Street). The concert will begin at 7 p.m. with opener Landon Cline. Fireworks will follow the concert.
Always one of our most popular concerts of the year, the Charlotte Symphony, is our kickoff to the July 4th holiday and the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas. As Charlotte's most active performing arts group, the Symphony presents around 150 concerts each season, reaching more than 150,000 music lovers.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. 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 age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The City of Kannapolis offers two free and convenient shuttle services for people visiting the City on concert days.
- The Village Park Concert Bus operates from 5 to 11 p.m., with convenient pickup locations at the Nova Credit Union Overflow Lot, Cabarrus Health Alliance, City Hall, Village Park, and the NC Research Campus Parking Deck. This shuttle will take you to Village Park for the concert.
- Visitors who wish to explore downtown before the concert can also take advantage of the West Avenue Shuttles, “Thunder” and “Lightning,” which operate from 5 to 10 p.m. These ADA-compliant electric golf carts provide service between the NC Research Campus Parking Deck, First Baptist Church, and the intersection of West Avenue and Cannon Baller Way near The Bank Food Hall. Please note that the West Avenue Shuttle does not travel to Village Park. You will need to transfer over to a Village Park Concert Bus when you are ready to arrive at the concert. The shuttles are available on Fridays and Saturdays all summer.
A parking map showing shuttle stops and available parking locations is available at www.kannapolisnc.gov/parking.
Other events this week include:
Cannon Ballers Homestand | Atrium Health Ballpark | June 23 - 28 | Ticketed Event
Head on down to Atrium Health Ballpark this week to cheer on your Kannapolis Cannon Ballers! Games will take place Tuesday, June 23 through Sunday, June 28. The Cannon Ballers will take on the Columbia Fireflies! Fireworks will follow the Friday and Saturday games.
Purchase tickets at: https://www.milb.com/kannapolis.
Summer Movie Matinees | Gem Theatre | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 28 – August 6 | Tickets Required
Enjoy the Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees this week! Join us at the Gem Theatre, Tuesday, June 23 for a showing of Sing (PG) and Thursday, June 25 for a showing of Bad Guys 2 (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. 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.
Catch a Movie at the Gem Theatre | 111 Laureate Way
Stop by and see a film at the historic Gem Theatre. June 18 through June 30, the Gem will show Toy Story 5 (PG). Tickets can be purchased online at, www.gem-theatre.com/Tickets or at the theatre.
Toy Story 5 (PG) June 18 – 30 | Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.
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.discoverkannapolis.com.