Winston Salem Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Winston Salem, NC, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across Winston Salem throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 197 Upcoming Events
- 6 Events This Weekend
- 8 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 197
- sports 122
- concerts 18
- broadway 46
- Live Shows 56
- comedy 1
- family 8
- This Weekend 6
- festivals 2
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Winston Salem events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Winston Salem Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Winston Salem
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 197
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:35 PM Fri — HOCKEY, High Demand: Twin City Thunderbirds vs. Watertown Wolves at Winston Salem Fairgrounds Arena,
421 27th St NW, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $54, Tickets Available: 545. Select Seats - Nov 14, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $1, Avg. price ~ $11, Tickets Available: 514. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:05 PM Sat — HOCKEY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Twin City Thunderbirds vs. Watertown Wolves at Winston Salem Fairgrounds Arena, 421 27th St NW, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $44, Tickets Available: 636. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Weekend Event: Flannel Fest at The Ramkat, 170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $83, Avg. price ~ $96, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical at Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, 650 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, 5 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Jess Klein at The Ramkat, 170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $34, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Monmouth Hawks at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $17, Tickets Available: 451, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Women's Basketball vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $29, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: The Heavy Heavy at The Ramkat, 170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $65, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical at Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, 650 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 31. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:35 PM Fri — HOCKEY: Twin City Thunderbirds vs. Indiana Sentinels at Winston Salem Fairgrounds Arena, 421 27th St NW, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 1143. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — HARD ROCK / METAL: Deathpact at Midway Music Hall and Event Center, 11141 Old U.S. Hwy 52, Winston Salem, NC 27107, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $60, Tickets Available: 192. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Western Carolina Catamounts at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $15, Tickets Available: 510, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 6:05 PM Sat — HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Twin City Thunderbirds vs. Indiana Sentinels at Winston Salem Fairgrounds Arena, 421 27th St NW, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $43, Tickets Available: 1049. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical at Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, 650 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: John Morgan at The Ramkat, 170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $82, Tickets Available: 31. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical at Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, 650 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Women's Basketball vs. Wofford Terriers at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $29, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical at Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, 650 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $86, Tickets Available: 55. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:35 PM Fri — HOCKEY: Twin City Thunderbirds vs. Blue Ridge Bobcats at Winston Salem Fairgrounds Arena, 421 27th St NW, Winston Salem, NC 27105, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 802. Select Seats
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Winston Salem Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Winston Salem events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Twin City Thunderbirds
421 27th St NW, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Upcoming Events: 39
Nov 13, 2026 7:35 PM
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Basketball
2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM
Flannel Fest
170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical
650 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Jess Klein
170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Women's Basketball
2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Upcoming Events: 24
Nov 19, 2026 6:00 PM
The Heavy Heavy
170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Deathpact
11141 Old U.S. Hwy 52, Winston Salem, NC 27107
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 20, 2026 9:00 PM
John Morgan
170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Camel City Yacht Club
170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 27, 2026 8:00 PM
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football
411 Deacon Blvd., Winston Salem, NC 27105
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 28, 2026 Time TBA
The Nutcracker
301 North Hawthorne Road, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Upcoming Events: 2178
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Frosty The Snowman
650 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 3
Dec 05, 2026 11:00 AM
FemFest XII
170 W 9th St., Winston Salem, NC 27101
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 05, 2026 7:00 PM
The Arrival
2825 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Upcoming Events: 8
Dec 07, 2026 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Winston Salem. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Winston Salem right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Winston Salem rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Winston Salem?
Yeah — Winston Salem doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Winston Salem?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Winston Salem, NC. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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