KANNAPOLIS — Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with a lineup of concerts, movies, and of course, fireworks. Events will be held from April to September. All events are free to the public.

The summer concert series features numerous highlights, like Country superstar Craig Morgan, who will perform Friday night, May 3, at the Jiggy Festival.

Kannaplis will welcome Night Ranger, The Spinners and the Gin Blossoms. Break out your boogie shoes for KC and the Sunshine Band.

The city will have a country doubleheader weekend in July with Pam Tillis and Tracy Byrd. Kannapolis’ patriotic tradition of celebrating with the Charlotte Symphony, continues this year on June 29, with fireworks following the concert.

Thursdays on Main featuring popular beach music groups returns, along with Stories Under the Stars, a free family entertainment series, and family fun movies in Village Park.

The 2024 city of Kannapolis Discover Fun Event Schedule:

Jiggy Concert: 7 p.m.

• Friday, May 3 — Craig Morgan (N.C. Research Campus Horseshoe)

Village Park Concerts: 7 p.m.

• Saturday, June 1 — Night Ranger

• Saturday, June 15 — The Spinners

• Saturday, June 29 — Charlotte Symphony (fireworks will follow the concert)

• Saturday, July 13 — Gin Blossoms

• Friday, July 26 — Pam Tillis

• Saturday, July 27 — Tracy Byrd

• Saturday, Aug. 10 — KC and the Sunshine Band

Veterans Park – Thursdays on Main: 6 p.m.

• Thursday, May 9 — Cat5

• Thursday, June 13 — The Embers

• Thursday, July 11 — The ToneZ

• Thursday, Aug. 8 — Too Much Sylvia

• Thursday, Sept. 12 — Band of Oz

Village Park Movies: 8:45 p.m.

• Friday, May 24 — Trolls Band Together

• Friday, June 7 — Wonka

• Friday, June 21 — Super Mario Brothers

• Friday, July 19 — Barbie

• Friday, Aug. 2 — Elemental

Kannapolis Library – Stories Under the Stars: 7 p.m.

• Saturday, April 27 — Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

• Saturday, May 18 — Dance of India

• Saturday, June 22 — Dare Devil Dogs (Village Park)

• Saturday, July 20 — Discovery Place

• Saturday, Aug. 17 — Dana Hill

Other events in Kannapolis to enjoy in 2024 include the Run Kannapolis 5K Series, Gem Theatre Summer Movie Matinees, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Baseball Games (www.milb.com/kannapolis), the Kannapolis Farmers Market, Christmas Events and much more.

Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs. No pets or smoking please. Food and drinks will be on sale in the parks during the events. Outside food and nonalcoholic drinks are permitted. Coolers are subject to inspection.

You can also download the event schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov or find it on the City’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.