The City of Kannapolis is excited to be a finalist for the Heavy Hitters Award in the category of Top Hospitality and Entertainment Development for the renovations to the Gem Theatre.

The award winners will be announced by Charlotte Business Journal staff, who host the event, in October...

The City of Kannapolis is excited to announce the reopening of the Gem Theatre to the public on Thursday, May 16 following extensive renovations.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Gem Theatre is one...

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For over 75 years the Gem Theatre has been the star of downtown Kannapolis. From movie premieres to special dates, from engagement proposals to wedding ceremonies the Gem Theatre has been an iconic structure and place of history for the City and its residents.

In 2015 the City of Kannapolis...

THANK YOU to all of our devoted fans who voted for us in the Charlotte Kids Out And About survey contest! We came in second place in the 2023 Top 20 Places to Take the Kids In and Around Charlotte!

We cannot thank you enough for voting, sharing our reminder posts, and asking your friends...