The best places to go out in Hickory
47 upcoming events
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The spots to know: Drendel Auditorium, 101 N Center St and Hickory.
Venues in Hickory
Drendel Auditorium
5 events
101 N Center St
1 event
Hickory
1 event
701 1st St NW
1 event
Hickory
1 event
Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St. Dr. NE, Hickory
1 event
The Premier
15 events
Hickory Social House
1 event
Hickory Metro Convention Center
3 events
1581 12th St Dr NW
12 events
Hickory Convention Center
1 event
Hickory Christian Academy
1 event
Events in Hickory
Fri30
Friday 30 October
Sat31
Saturday 31 October
Sat 31
Other
2026 Hickory Holiday Gun Show
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Sat 31 · 9 AM$30–35
RunningTrail & ultra
Hickory 5K Series
Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St. Dr. NE, Hickory
Sat 31 · 7 PM$17.45–519
MetalConcert
Halloween Metal Show
The Premier
Sat 31 · 8 PM$17.85
Parties
HallowScream
Red Fox Winery and Lounge
Sat 31 · 8 PMFree
Stand-up
Halloween Comedy Jam!
Sure fire dispensary
Later
Fri 6 · 7 PM$17.45–519
RockConcert
Shotgun Saints - Classic Rock
The Premier
Sat 7 · 8 AM$79–169
Martial artsSpectator
Charlotte Grappling & BJJ Championship – Hickory NC
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Sat 7 · 8:30 AM$30–65
RunningSports & fitness
Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 7 · 7 PM$20.78–519
RockConcert
Chris Taylor & The Rumor
The Premier
Sat 14 · 6 PM$10
Punk on the Patio 2026
The Patio
Sat 14 · 7 PM$20.78–519
Concert
80's Nation Live
The Premier
Wed 18 · 6:30 PM$27.72–79.57
Holiday Dance Choreo Workshop
Hickory
Fri 20 · 8 PM$12.30–261.50
Concert
Hickory Rave presents DJ Matt Martinez w/Gelli & DankkLoud
The Premier
Sat 21
Talk
TEDxCatawba
Hickory
Sat 21 · 8:15 AM$15–55
RunningOutdoors
Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun Run
701 1st St NW
Sat 21 · 9 AM
MarketCrafts
2026 Hickory Christmas Market
Hickory Christian Academy
Sat 21 · 9 AM
Consumer fairFlea market
2026 Hickory Sports Cards Pokemon and Toy Show
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Sat 21 · 7 PM$25.93–519
Concert
Sidewinder w/ Doobie Wah
The Premier
Sun 22 · 5 PM$12.30
Concert
Gratitude for Carolina Caring
The Premier
Wed 25 Nov · 6 PM$23.35
Concert
Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show - Benefitting Hickory Soup Kitchen
The Premier
Wed 2 Dec · 6 PM$17.45–519FR
Concert
Canyonland, Michelle Malone & The Hot Totties
The Premier
Fri 4 Dec
Jim Henson's Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Old Schoolhouse Players
Fri 4 Dec · 7 PM$20.78–519
Concert
Black Glass
The Premier
Sat 5 Dec · 8:30 AM$30–65
RunningTrail & ultra
Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sun 6 Dec · 6 PM$25–125
Broadway Belting in the Bible Belt
The Premier
Sat 12 Dec · 7 PM$21.81–519
Concert
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
The Premier
Sat 19 Dec · 7 PM$20.78–519
Concert
House of Hair 80's Metal
The Premier
Sun 20 Dec · 6:30 PM$33.71–62.06
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Drendel Auditorium
Sun 20 Dec · 8:45 PM$33.17–57.78
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Drendel Auditorium
Sat 2 Jan · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
New Year 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (01)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Mon 11 Jan · 10 PM$72.59–115.88
Library Lock-In | ACOTAR 7 Midnight Release
The Premier
Sat 6 Feb · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (06)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sun 7 Feb · 8:45 PM$26.22–44.94
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen & The Beatles
Drendel Auditorium
Fri 12 Feb · 8 PM$19.08–36.21
Hickory, NC | Shades of Men
101 N Center St
Sat 27 Feb · 11 AM$70.32
Comfort Book Brunch
Hickory Social House
Sat 6 Mar · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (10)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 3 Apr · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
Bunny 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (14)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 1 May · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
Luau 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (18)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 22 May
2027 Hickory Boutiques and Bloom Southern Market
Hickory Convention Center
Sat 5 Jun · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 3 Jul · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 7 Aug · 8:30 AM$30–65
Running
Squirrel 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (32)
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 4 Sep · 8:30 AM$30–65
RunningTrail & ultra
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M
1581 12th St Dr NW
Sat 2 Oct · 8:30 AM$30–65
RunningSports & fitness
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)
1581 12th St Dr NW
See also in Hickory
Fri 30 · 7:30 PM$876–1,114
RockConcert
Slaughter
Newton Performing Arts Center
Thu 5 · 7:30 PM$73–1,114
RockConcert
The Iron Maidens
Newton Performing Arts Center
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM$73–1,050
PopConcert
Double Duran: The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience
Newton Performing Arts Center
Sat 14 · 7:30 PM$105–180
RockConcert
Little Texas
Newton Performing Arts Center
Sat 21 · 7:30 PM$73–1,114
RockConcert
Beginnings - A Tribute To Chicago
Newton Performing Arts Center
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM$57–648
Concert
Linda Davis
J E Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir
Sat 7 · 11 AM
ExhibitionCrafts
Art Show to Benefit the Backpack Program of Catawba County
3791 Club House Drive, Conover, NC 28613
Sat 14 · 9 AM
MarketOutdoors
2026 Granite Falls Mistletoe Market
Family Life Center of the Church, Granite Falls
Fri 30 · 6 PM$81
TalkLiterature
The Tortured Genius of Edgar Allan Poe By Dr. Elliot Engel
J E Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir
Fri 13
Art & Culture
2026 Valdese Christmas in November Craft and Gift Show
Old Rock School, Valdese
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best venues in Hickory?
Our favourite spots in Hickory: Drendel Auditorium, 101 N Center St and Hickory.