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Hickory Premier

The premier indoor live music, bar and event venue in Hickory, North Carolina. Our 8,000 sq. ft. facility features an open air bar, state of the art sound, lighting, and space to accommodate up to 600 people. We are excited to feature some of the top artists in the region, while creating unique events that enliven the community.

See Event Calendar for upcoming dates and hours

WHAT'S HAPPENIN'

EVERY

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THIRSTY THURSDAY'S CORNHOLE

EVERY THURSDAY

INDOOR CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT $$$$$

FRI

OCT

30

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Tangerine Trees with String Theory

Beatles, 70's and 80's Classic Rock

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 7pm

SAT

OCT

31

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Halloween Metal Show

Heft, Suppressor, Dynamo

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 7pm

SAT

NOV

7

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Chris Taylor & The Rumor

Rock n Soul

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

NOV

13

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HMF Open Mic

Open Mic Night at The Premier

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 5pm

SAT

NOV

14

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80's Nation Live

80's Tribute

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

NOV

20

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Hickory Rave presents DJ Matt Martinez with/ Gelli and Dankkloud

Hickory Rave Presents

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 8pm

SAT

NOV

21

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Sidewinder w/Doobie Wah

Rock n Roll reunion with Sidewinder

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 7pm

SUN

Nov

22

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Gratitude for Carolina Caring

R3Flectors | A life well lived

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 5pm

WED

Nov

25

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Moose and Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show

Benefitting Hickory Soup Kitchen

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 6pm

WED

Dec

2

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Canyonland, Michelle Malone & The Hot Totties

70’s and 80’s sun soaked rock classics -

Jazzy Christmas nostalgia

TICKETS: Prices vary | Benefitting Mission Place Mission

Doors: 6pm

FRI

Dec

4

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Black Glass

Rock n Roll | Tribute to the 80's

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

SAT

Dec

12

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The Chain - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Fleetwood Mac Tribute

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

SAT

Dec

19

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House of Hair

A Tribute to the Greatest Music of our Generation

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

THU

Dec

31

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NYE - Top 40 Dance Party

Come Celebrate the NY | VIP Available

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 8pm

SAT

Jan

2

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Yacht Rock Radio Live

Nationally touring tribute to the Greats

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

Jan

8

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King Nothing and Appetite for Illusion

Metallica and Guns and Roses Tribute

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

SAT

Jan

9

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Dirty Grass Soul | Piedmont Boys | Mak Marie

Epic Night of Music

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

Jan

15

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Preacher Stone w/ Testarossa

High Octane Rock n Roll

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

Jan

22

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Bourbon Sons

Country

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

Jan

29

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Shaketown Citi & Cosmic Hillbilly Experience

Cosmic Jam Night

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

Feb

5

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Shot thru the Heart

Bon Jovi Tribute

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

FRI

Feb

12

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Excitable

Def Leppard Tribute wsg String Theory

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 7pm

SAT

Feb

13

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Uptown Dueling Pianos-Valentines Party

Legendary Dueling Pianos

TICKETS: Prices vary

Doors: 5pm

FRI

FEB

26

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Shotgun Saints

Classic Rock

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 7pm

SAT

FEB

27

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Dark Echoes-Pink Floyd Experience

Pink Floyd Tribute - Featuring the Floydettes

TICKETS: Prices Vary

Doors: 7pm

THE VENUE

✨ An Evening of Gratitude & Celebration! ✨

Join us on Sunday, November 22, for an unforgettable evening celebrating Gratitude for Carolina Caring!

Featuring The R3Flectors | A Life Well Lived, this special event is an opportunity to come together, celebrate life, and show appreciation.

📅 Sunday, November 22 🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/gratitude-for-carolina-caring-the-premier-tickets/14313524

Bring your friends, share in the gratitude, and be part of a meaningful evening! ❤️

#GratitudeForCarolinaCaring #R3Flectors #ALifeWellLived #CarolinaCaring #celebratelife

✨ An Evening of Gratitude & Celebration! ✨

Join us on Sunday, November 22, for an unforgettable evening celebrating Gratitude for Carolina Caring!

Featuring The R3Flectors | A Life Well Lived, this special event is an opportunity to come together, celebrate life, and show appreciation.

📅 Sunday, November 22 🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/gratitude-for-carolina-caring-the-premier-tickets/14313524

Bring your friends, share in the gratitude, and be part of a meaningful evening! ❤️

#GratitudeForCarolinaCaring #R3Flectors #ALifeWellLived #CarolinaCaring #celebratelife

🎶 Sidewinder and Doobie Wah are coming together for a highly anticipated rock reunion concert at The Premier in Hickory, NC on Saturday, November 21, 2026!
🎸 🤘
• Doors Open: 7:00 PM
• Doobie Wah: 8:00 PM (Opening the night with “The Peter Frampton Experience,” celebrating 50 years of the legendary Frampton Comes Alive album).
• Sidewinder: 9:30 PM (Taking the stage as the premier East Coast rock and roll powerhouse)

Tickets 🎫 👉 https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sidewinder-w-doobie-wah-the-premier-tickets/14287604

#hickorync#hickorypremier #sidewinder #doobiewah #reunion

🎶 Sidewinder and Doobie Wah are coming together for a highly anticipated rock reunion concert at The Premier in Hickory, NC on Saturday, November 21, 2026!
🎸 🤘
• Doors Open: 7:00 PM
• Doobie Wah: 8:00 PM (Opening the night with “The Peter Frampton Experience,” celebrating 50 years of the legendary Frampton Comes Alive album).
• Sidewinder: 9:30 PM (Taking the stage as the premier East Coast rock and roll powerhouse)

Tickets 🎫 👉 https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sidewinder-w-doobie-wah-the-premier-tickets/14287604

#hickorync#hickorypremier #sidewinder #doobiewah #reunion

🔊 HICKORY RAVE PRESENTS 🔊

🔥 DJ MATT MARTINEZ 🔥 with special guests: GELLI + DANKKLOUD

Get ready for a night of beats, energy, and nonstop vibes! 🪩⚡

November 20th
🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/hickory-rave-presents-dj-matt-the-premier-tickets/14360834🚪 DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Grab your crew and come rave with us! 🖤

#HickoryRave #DJMattMartinez #Gelli #Dankkloud #RaveNight HickoryNC EDM SupportLocalMusic

🔊 HICKORY RAVE PRESENTS 🔊

🔥 DJ MATT MARTINEZ 🔥 with special guests: GELLI + DANKKLOUD

Get ready for a night of beats, energy, and nonstop vibes! 🪩⚡

November 20th
🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/hickory-rave-presents-dj-matt-the-premier-tickets/14360834🚪 DOORS OPEN: 8 PM

Grab your crew and come rave with us! 🖤

#HickoryRave #DJMattMartinez #Gelli #Dankkloud #RaveNight HickoryNC EDM SupportLocalMusic

🚨🪩 CALLING ALL ’80s ROCKERS! THE PARTY IS COMING TO THE PREMIER! @80z_nation 🎸🔥

Get ready for a night of BIG hair, bright neon, legendary hits, and nonstop throwback fun! 80z Nation is hitting the stage at The Premier on November 14th! 🤘

We’re talking all the music, memories, and energy that made the ’80s unforgettable!

✨ 6 amazing musicians bringing the party to life! 🎤 All the classic ’80s pop & rock favorites! 🌈 Neon vibes and iconic ’80s style! 🎶 The songs you grew up singing at the top of your lungs! 💃 An all-out dance, sing, and rock-the-night-away experience!

So dust off those leg warmers, break out the acid-wash jeans, tease that hair, and get your crew together. This is one throwback party you DON’T want to miss! 🕶️⚡

📍 The Premier 📅 November 14th

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/80s-nation-live-the-premier-tickets/15036433

🔥 Let’s see who’s ready to relive the decade of BIG music and even BIGGER hair! Drop your favorite ’80s emoji below if you’re coming! 🎸🪩

#ThePremier #80zNation #LiveMusic #80sRock #80sParty

🚨🪩 CALLING ALL ’80s ROCKERS! THE PARTY IS COMING TO THE PREMIER! @80z_nation 🎸🔥

Get ready for a night of BIG hair, bright neon, legendary hits, and nonstop throwback fun! 80z Nation is hitting the stage at The Premier on November 14th! 🤘

We’re talking all the music, memories, and energy that made the ’80s unforgettable!

✨ 6 amazing musicians bringing the party to life! 🎤 All the classic ’80s pop & rock favorites! 🌈 Neon vibes and iconic ’80s style! 🎶 The songs you grew up singing at the top of your lungs! 💃 An all-out dance, sing, and rock-the-night-away experience!

So dust off those leg warmers, break out the acid-wash jeans, tease that hair, and get your crew together. This is one throwback party you DON’T want to miss! 🕶️⚡

📍 The Premier 📅 November 14th

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/80s-nation-live-the-premier-tickets/15036433

🔥 Let’s see who’s ready to relive the decade of BIG music and even BIGGER hair! Drop your favorite ’80s emoji below if you’re coming! 🎸🪩

#ThePremier #80zNation #LiveMusic #80sRock #80sParty

Who is ready for the next Open Mic Night?! 🎤

Calling all musicians, singers, and music lovers! Whether you’re a solo artist, a dynamic duo, or a full band, we want YOU to take the stage! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Come share your talent, try something new, and rock out with us! 🤘

We’ve got you covered with a general backline provided by The Premier, including: 🥁 Drums 🎸 Bass amp 🎹 Keys 🎸 Two guitar amps

All you need to bring is your talent, your gear, and your love for music!

When? Friday November 13th
🚪 doors open at 5:00pm
How? Sign up here 👉https://www.hickorypremier.com/openmic

#openmic#thepremier#hickorymusicfactory#livemusic

Who is ready for the next Open Mic Night?! 🎤

Calling all musicians, singers, and music lovers! Whether you’re a solo artist, a dynamic duo, or a full band, we want YOU to take the stage! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Come share your talent, try something new, and rock out with us! 🤘

We’ve got you covered with a general backline provided by The Premier, including: 🥁 Drums 🎸 Bass amp 🎹 Keys 🎸 Two guitar amps

All you need to bring is your talent, your gear, and your love for music!

When? Friday November 13th
🚪 doors open at 5:00pm
How? Sign up here 👉https://www.hickorypremier.com/openmic

#openmic#thepremier#hickorymusicfactory#livemusic

NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT! Chris Taylor & The Rumor are taking over The Premier! 🎤

Get ready, because we’re bringing the PARTY! 🕺💃 Join us Saturday, November 7th, for a night packed with incredible live music, great vibes, and plenty of reasons to hit the dance floor!

🎶 ROCK, POP, SOUL & EVERYTHING MAMA WARNED YOU ABOUT! 🎶

We’re bringing you the BEST hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and today! From classic favorites to songs you can’t help but sing along to, we’ve got something for EVERYONE!

Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready to make some memories with us at The Premier! 🤘🎵

🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM

🎫 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/chris-taylor-the-rumor-the-premier-tickets/14265734

🔥 Great music. Great people. BIG energy. One unforgettable night!

📣 DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Mark your calendars, share this post, invite your friends, and let’s pack The Premier next Saturday night!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎸❤️

#ChrisTaylorAndTheRumor #ThePremier #LiveMusic #RockPopSoul #70s80sAndToday

NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT! Chris Taylor & The Rumor are taking over The Premier! 🎤

Get ready, because we’re bringing the PARTY! 🕺💃 Join us Saturday, November 7th, for a night packed with incredible live music, great vibes, and plenty of reasons to hit the dance floor!

🎶 ROCK, POP, SOUL & EVERYTHING MAMA WARNED YOU ABOUT! 🎶

We’re bringing you the BEST hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and today! From classic favorites to songs you can’t help but sing along to, we’ve got something for EVERYONE!

Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready to make some memories with us at The Premier! 🤘🎵

🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM

🎫 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/chris-taylor-the-rumor-the-premier-tickets/14265734

🔥 Great music. Great people. BIG energy. One unforgettable night!

📣 DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Mark your calendars, share this post, invite your friends, and let’s pack The Premier next Saturday night!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎸❤️

#ChrisTaylorAndTheRumor #ThePremier #LiveMusic #RockPopSoul #70s80sAndToday

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