Entertainment & Events in Hickory, North Carolina

Cinema

Carmike Cinema 14 828-304-0004
2000 Southeast Catawba Valley Boulevard
Hickory, NC 28602
Twelve theatres showing the best of first run movies is featured at this cinema. Four of the theatres have stadium seating and six of the theatres have Dolby Digital Surround Sound. more

Acoustic Stage 828-324-5951
Arts & Science Center Auditorium
Recognized nationally, this all volunteer, nonprofit organization presents 25 concerts and performances by nationally known artists annually that are either held at the Arts & Science Center Auditorium or at the Hickory Community Theatre Firemen’s Kitchen for smaller crowds.
Hickory Choral Society 828-322-2210
243 Third Avenue Northeast
Hickory, NC 28602
Serving the Hickory and surrounding Piedmont area for over 25 years, this volunteer organization of over 125 voices presents three concerts annually including a traditional Christmas concert, a classical winter concert, and a spring concert that includes a guest artist. more
Western Piedmont Symphony 828-324-8603
243 Third Avenue Northeast
Hickory, NC 28602
A professional symphony orchestra that offers a season of top quality symphonic music and features rising classical music guest artists. A Masterworks Series that includes five performances and the UBS/PaineWebber Chamber Classics Series of four performances of small ensembles is offered during their season. more

Hickory Community Theatre 828-327-3855
30 Third Street Northwst
Hickory, NC 28602
Historic Old Hickory City Hall
One of the largest community theatres in North Carolina, this theatre presents an array of entertaining comedies, dramas, children's shows, and musical during their season from September to June. more
Lenoir-Rhyne Playmakers 828-328-7163
Seventh Avenue & Eigth Street
Hickory, NC 28602
Belk Centrum, Lenoir-Rhyne Campus
Enjoy mainstage productions in November and April by this theatre group that also features a February presentation of either a student showcase event or a children's theatre.
Green Room Community Theatre, The 828-464-6128
60 West Sixth Street
Newton, NC 28658
Performing in the Newton-Conover Civic & Performance Place, this award-winning community theater presents five mainstage productions each season that consists of dramas, musicals, comedies, and children's plays. more
Creative Arts Shoestring Theatre 828-328-CAST
332 1st Avenue, Southwest
Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory's newest theatre offering family friendly, youth centered year-round productions. more

Hickory Crawdads Baseball 828-322-3000
2500 Clement Boulevard Northwest
Hickory, NC 28602
A "Class A" professional baseball team that are an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and offers fun and exciting baseball action for the whole family from April to September. more
Hickory Motor Speedway 828-464-3655
3130 Highway 70 Southeast
Hickory, NC 28658
Newton
The oldest professional sporting venue in Catawba County and the oldest continually operating motor speedway in the country, this speedway features Late Model Stock Car racing and includes three fully equipped concession stands, a souvenir stand, a game room, and a children's fenced-in play area. The season runs from March through October. more