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Oct 13, 2024

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Visit the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Explore The Avett Brothers’ hometown. See a live performance inside an historic theater and take in a music festival at the legendary speedway. Here are Cabarrus County’s must-visit music stops.

Cabarrus County has something for every music lover, from honoring local legends to enjoying up-and-coming acts. At the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis, the legacies of musicians with North Carolina ties are preserved and honored, including James Taylor, John Coltrane, Charlie Daniels, Roberta Flack and more. For aficionados of music and motorsports, pop into the neighboring Curb Museum, where owner Mike Curb pays homage to both.

Catch a show any time of the year at one of Cabarrus County’s historic theatres. On the weekends, music fans will find plenty of local bands performing live at hangouts like local bars, pubs and breweries. Even the races at Charlotte Motor Speedway often feature free concerts. And in the summer, you can sway to the sounds of classic rock, country acts, and more during the area’s summer concert series.

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Open Mic Night

Lil' Robert's Place
Concord

Open Mic every Wednesday at The Mullet at Lil' Robert's Place! Show off your talent, enjoy drinks, and check in on your free Explore & Pour mobile pass to earn prizes.

70’s & 80’s Night

The Swanee Theatre
Kannapolis

Get ready to groove at The Swanee Theatre in Downtown Kannapolis with hits from the 70s and 80s! This 21+ event will feature a costume contest, so bring your best disco look!

United States Air Force Band Concert

Kannapolis Performing Arts Center
Kannapolis

The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants are performing a free concert in Kannapolis at the Kannapolis High School Performing Arts Center. Enjoy an evening of patriotic music, Broadway classics, and a salute to our Veterans!