

# Things To Do in Kannapolis | Events & Entertainment

- **Subtitle**: Discover things to do in Kannapolis — events and entertainment for every taste, from shows and music to food and nightlife. Find what's on near you.
- **Category**: Entertainment
- **Display Name**: Entertainment events
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Jurassic Reptile Expo
  - **Description**: Come to the first ever Jurassic Reptile Expo!  Presented by Bug HQ , Reptile Basics, Josh's Frogs, and Rock 92!!  A great variety of high quality animals and plants!  Animal education and encounters on Saturday, followed by a live concert!  Then on Sun
  - **Date**: Sat, 07 Nov at 09:00 am – Sun, 08 Nov at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheboro/jurassic-reptile-expo/200030501204541
  - **Venue**: Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center, US Highway 64 East, Asheboro, NC, USA
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  - **Categories**: business, music, exhibitions, live-music, entertainment, concerts, performances

## About

<p>Make your life happening by enrolling to entertainment events in Kannapolis. Find a partner through a salsa night or take your partner to live in concerts by upcoming bands in your town. Get high while playing Beer Pong in a pub crawl or attending stand-up comedy events in Kannapolis. Shake your legs in the happy streets, zumba or dance workshops or go for a film screening in the nearby cafes or theaters.</p>
<p>Explore Entertainment Events in Kannapolis.</p>

## Entertainment Events in Kannapolis

- **Event Name**: NorseForged Gathering 7
  - **Description**: The gates are opening once again…

From May 28–30, 2027, the Rowan County Fairgrounds will transform into a sprawling realm of fantasy, fandom, adventure, and revelry for the 7th annual Norseforged Gathering!

200+ NERDY MERCHANTS
Explore an enormous mark
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  - **Date**: Fri May 28 2027 at 09:00 am – Sun May 30 2027 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/norseforged-gathering-7/200030676071238
  - **Venue**: Rowan County Fair
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, concerts, performances, trips-adventures, contests, meetups, art, meet-and-greet
- **Event Name**: Columbia Fireflies at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Atrium Health Ballpark
🏠 Address: 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
🌆 City: Kannapolis
📍 Location: 35.4979, -80.6278✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Columbia Fireflies at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, where every
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  - **Date**: Tue Jul 20 2027 at 03:30 am – Sun Sep 05 2027 at 05:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/columbia-fireflies-at-kannapolis-cannon-ballers/3200026595874903
  - **Venue**: Atrium Health Ballpark
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Embers Christmas Show
  - **Description**: The Swanee Theatre Presents: The Embers Christmas Show!

8 p.m. Tuesday, December 8
Doors open at 7 p.m.

Join us in another year of The Embers Christmas Show! The Embers are truly one of the finest entertainment experiences.  Smile. Dance. Feel Good! The
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  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/the-embers-christmas-show/200030818829312
  - **Venue**: 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28081
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, holiday
- **Event Name**: 5th Annual New Year's Eve Pick & Paint 'til You Faint Night!
  - **Description**: Join us for our 5th annual celebration featuring Pick &amp; Paint projects, art trivia, music bingo, games, prizes, and plenty of laughs! We'll open the doors at 7 PM (arrive by 8pm) and keep the fun going as we count down to midnight and watch the ball d
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jan 01 2027 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/5th-annual-new-years-eve-pick-and-paint-til-you-faint-night/200030902223630
  - **Venue**: 2210 Roxie St, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28083
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  - **Categories**: new-year, art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, bingo
- **Event Name**: MOVIE NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK - LILO AND STITCH
  - **Description**: OHANA MEANS FAMILY… AND FAMILY MEANS MOVIE NIGHT! 

Get ready for an out-of-this-world evening filled with laughter, adventure, and a little bit of mischief!

Rice Family Community Events invites you to join us on Saturday, June 5th, 2027, for another mag
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 05 2027 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jun 05 2027 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/movie-night-at-the-ballpark-lilo-and-stitch/200030953387202
  - **Venue**: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Entertainment, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Retro Rewind : Saturday Morning Cartoons
  - **Description**: 📺🥣 SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS ARE BACK!

Grab the family, bring your Saturday morning excitement, and join Rice Family Community Events for a FREE morning of nostalgic fun!

We're bringing back the magic of Saturday mornings with classic retro cartoons, FR
  - **Date**: Sat Mar 20 2027 at 09:30 am – Sat Mar 20 2027 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/retro-rewind-saturday-morning-cartoons/200030953891840
  - **Venue**: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
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- **Event Name**: Welcome To BUville
  - **Description**: Champain Muzik is proud to present: “WELCOME TO BUVILLE” an OGE BUSKI experience for the city!

November 27th 9p-1a Located at @vibezbarandgrill so you know the food smashing and they got plenty drinks

Hosted by @dolotru &amp; Music by DJ ANAX RELIGION
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/welcome-to-buville/4600030710977711
  - **Venue**: Vibez Bar &amp; Grill
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, performances, Music, Art
- **Event Name**: Augusta GreenJackets at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Atrium Health Ballpark
🏠 Address: 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
🌆 City: Kannapolis
📍 Location: 35.4979, -80.6278✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Augusta GreenJackets at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, where eve
  - **Date**: Tue May 18 2027 at 03:30 am – Sun May 23 2027 at 05:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kannapolis/augusta-greenjackets-at-kannapolis-cannon-ballers/3200029209181232
  - **Venue**: Atrium Health Ballpark
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures

## Trending Events in Kannapolis

- **Event Name**: The Grinch Animated Movie at the Ballpark - Free
  - **Description**: Get into the holiday spirit with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Friday, December 4! Join us on the plaza at Atrium Health Ballpark, off West Avenue, for a festive evening celebrating the most wonderful time of the year!

We're bringing a holiday classic
  - **Venue**: 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28081
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- **Event Name**: 11/6🏈Northwest Cabarrus vs. North Lincoln Football Live @Concord, NC
  - **Description**: GAME: Northwest Cabarrus Trojans (7-3) vs. North Lincoln Knights (3-7) Varsity Football Playoffs in North Carolina
𝘽𝙍𝙊𝘼𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏🔗 https://bio.site/northcarolina.hsf





Watch Northwest Cabarrus vs North Lincoln HS Football Match: Trojans v Knights
🏟️Live fro
  - **Venue**: Northwest Cabarrus High School
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- **Event Name**: NCFIL Entrepreneur Bootcamp
  - **Description**: Prepare a food or beverage product for market launch with key information and hands-on support in the  entrepreneurial journey.About this EventJoin the NCFIL Entrepreneur Bootcamp on
  - **Venue**: 150 N Research Campus Dr
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- **Event Name**: Kannapolis Christmas parade 2026
  - **Description**: NCMC will be participating in the parade in 2026

Time of event will be updated when we find out specific details.  Hope to see you there.
  - **Venue**: Kannapolis, North Carolina
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- **Event Name**: Pandora's Box - The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute
  - **Description**: The Swanee Theatre Presents: Pandora's Box
An Aerosmith Tribute

8 p.m. Saturday, November 14
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages welcome! Those under 18 must accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The music of Aerosmith has all the ingredients to make any event
  - **Venue**: 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28081
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- **Event Name**: Merry Mingle Holiday Open House
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Merry Mingle Holiday Open House! 🎀

Join us at Marketplace on Main on Saturday, November 14 from 12–4 PM as we kick off the holiday shopping season!

Our amazing vendors have been busy bringing in fresh merchandise, unique finds,
  - **Venue**: Marketplace on Main
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- **Event Name**: The Business Growth Roadmap
  - **Description**: Map your goals, build your strategy, and identify the next steps to move your business forward.About this EventBig goals deserve a plan to match. Take time to focus on where your business is headed and what it will take t
  - **Venue**: Keller Williams Premier Realty
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- **Event Name**: Late Night Special
  - **Description**: The Swanee Theatre presents: Late Night Special

Saturday, November 7
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages are welcome! Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Late Night Special is all about breaking rules and lifting spirits. Originating i
  - **Venue**: 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28081
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- **Event Name**: Self Care Friday
  - **Description**: Make four self-care treats—sugar scrub, bath soak, scent roller and shower steamer—and meet new friends in person.About this EventSelf Care Friday is an in-person crafting event for the general public.
  - **Venue**: Provisions on Main Market & Deli
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Entertainment events in Kannapolis?
  - **A:** NorseForged Gathering 7 (Fri May 28 2027 at 09:00 am at Rowan County Fair), Columbia Fireflies at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Tue Jul 20 2027 at 03:30 am at Atrium Health Ballpark), The Embers Christmas Show (Tue Dec 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28081), 5th Annual New Year's Eve Pick & Paint 'til You Faint Night! (Thu Dec 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at 2210 Roxie St, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28083), MOVIE NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK - LILO AND STITCH (Sat Jun 05 2027 at 06:00 pm at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Kannapolis this weekend November 6–8, 2026?
  - **A:** Jurassic Reptile Expo (Sat, 07 Nov at 09:00 am at Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center, US Highway 64 East, Asheboro, NC, USA).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Kannapolis in November 2026?
  - **A:** Welcome To BUville (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 09:00 pm at Vibez Bar &amp; Grill), Jurassic Reptile Expo (Sat, 07 Nov at 09:00 am at Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center, US Highway 64 East, Asheboro, NC, USA).
- **Q**: How can I find Entertainment events in Kannapolis?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Entertainment events in Kannapolis on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Entertainment events in Kannapolis?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Entertainment events in Kannapolis?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Entertainment events in Kannapolis include Rowan County Fair, Atrium Health Ballpark, 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, United States, North Carolina 28081.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Entertainment events in Kannapolis?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Entertainment events in Kannapolis include Norseforged, Seat Geek, The Swanee Theatre.
- **Q**: Are there any online Entertainment events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Entertainment events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Entertainment events in Kannapolis?
  - **A:** Follow the Entertainment category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Entertainment events are listed in Kannapolis.

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