Winston Salem Events 2026

Upcoming concerts, shows, sports, comedy, festivals, and live entertainment in Winston Salem and nearby cities.

Trying to see what’s going on in Winston Salem in 2026? The city doesn’t slow down — concerts, shows, comedy, sports, festivals, it’s all happening (and yes, probably three things at the same time). Scroll the calendar to find events by date or venue and see what fits your plans. Whether it’s a big night on the Strip or something low-key for the weekend, there’s always something popping — sleep optional. New events drop all the time as dates get confirmed, so there’s always another reason to go out… or tell yourself you will. Last updated: April 11, 2026.

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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.
1033 Upcoming Confirmed Events
  • Apr
    11
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Fri
    High Point Panthers vs. Radford Highlanders
    Williard Stadium
    Williard Stadium
    location27262, 1013 North College Drive  High Point, NC, USlocation27262, 1013 North College Drive High Point, NC, US
    From $20Avg. price ~ $2314 tickets remaining!
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    Winston-Salem Dash vs. Frederick Keys
    Truist Stadium - Winston Salem
    Truist Stadium - Winston Salem
    location27101, 951 Ballpark Way  Winston Salem, NC, USlocation27101, 951 Ballpark Way Winston Salem, NC, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 189
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    Greensboro Grasshoppers vs. Asheville Tourists
    First National Bank Field
    First National Bank Field
    location27401, 408 Bellemeade St  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27401, 408 Bellemeade St Greensboro, NC, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $28Tickets Available: 145
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Wade Hayes
    Liberty Showcase Theater
    Liberty Showcase Theater
    location27298, 102 S Fayetteville St  Liberty, NC, USlocation27298, 102 S Fayetteville St Liberty, NC, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 107
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs. Hickory Crawdads
    Atrium Health Ballpark (4700 capacity)
    Atrium Health Ballpark
    location28083, 2888 Moose Road  Kannapolis, NC, USlocation28083, 2888 Moose Road Kannapolis, NC, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $30Tickets Available: 98
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Worcester Railers
    First Horizon Coliseum At Greensboro Complex (23500 capacity)
    First Horizon Coliseum At Greensboro Complex
    location27403, 1921 West Gate City Blvd  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27403, 1921 West Gate City Blvd Greensboro, NC, US
    From $11Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 2436
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Greensboro Symphony Orchestra: Verdi's Requiem
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    location27401, 300 North Elm St.  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27401, 300 North Elm St. Greensboro, NC, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $161Tickets Available: 172
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    The Old 97's
    The Ramkat
    The Ramkat
    location27101, 170 W 9th St.  Winston Salem, NC, USlocation27101, 170 W 9th St. Winston Salem, NC, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $7520 tickets remaining!
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  • Apr
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Collective Soul
    The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia
    The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia
    location24541, 1100 W Main Street  Danville, VA, USlocation24541, 1100 W Main Street Danville, VA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 224
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  • Apr
    12
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    High Point Panthers vs. Radford Highlanders
    Williard Stadium
    Williard Stadium
    location27262, 1013 North College Drive  High Point, NC, USlocation27262, 1013 North College Drive High Point, NC, US
    From $20Avg. price ~ $2314 tickets remaining!
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  • Apr
    12
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs. Hickory Crawdads
    Atrium Health Ballpark (4700 capacity)
    Atrium Health Ballpark
    location28083, 2888 Moose Road  Kannapolis, NC, USlocation28083, 2888 Moose Road Kannapolis, NC, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Available: 110
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  • Apr
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Greensboro Grasshoppers vs. Asheville Tourists
    First National Bank Field
    First National Bank Field
    location27401, 408 Bellemeade St  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27401, 408 Bellemeade St Greensboro, NC, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Available: 151
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  • Apr
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Winston-Salem Dash vs. Frederick Keys
    Truist Stadium - Winston Salem
    Truist Stadium - Winston Salem
    location27101, 951 Ballpark Way  Winston Salem, NC, USlocation27101, 951 Ballpark Way Winston Salem, NC, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Available: 214
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  • Apr
    12
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Worcester Railers
    First Horizon Coliseum At Greensboro Complex (23500 capacity)
    First Horizon Coliseum At Greensboro Complex
    location27403, 1921 West Gate City Blvd  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27403, 1921 West Gate City Blvd Greensboro, NC, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 3168
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  • Apr
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Bert Kreischer
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    location27401, 300 North Elm St.  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27401, 300 North Elm St. Greensboro, NC, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 663
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  • Apr
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    Kamala Harris
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    location27401, 300 North Elm St.  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27401, 300 North Elm St. Greensboro, NC, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 295
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  • Apr
    14
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Mon
    Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
    Gene Hooks Field At David F. Couch Ballpark
    Gene Hooks Field At David F. Couch Ballpark
    location27105, 401 Deacon Blvd  Winston Salem, NC, USlocation27105, 401 Deacon Blvd Winston Salem, NC, US
    From $6Avg. price ~ $11Tickets Available: 78
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  • Apr
    14
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Mon
    Winston-Salem Dash vs. Asheville Tourists
    Truist Stadium - Winston Salem
    Truist Stadium - Winston Salem
    location27101, 951 Ballpark Way  Winston Salem, NC, USlocation27101, 951 Ballpark Way Winston Salem, NC, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 228
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  • Apr
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    Yo-Yo Ma
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
    location27401, 300 North Elm St.  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27401, 300 North Elm St. Greensboro, NC, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $297Tickets Available: 117
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  • Apr
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    Billy Strings
    First Horizon Coliseum At Greensboro Complex (23500 capacity)
    First Horizon Coliseum At Greensboro Complex
    location27403, 1921 West Gate City Blvd  Greensboro, NC, USlocation27403, 1921 West Gate City Blvd Greensboro, NC, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 615
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Events by Show & Venue

Browse Winston Salem events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.

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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Explore upcoming events, concerts, shows, sports, and more across Winston Salem.

Explore major games, matchups, and sporting events in Winston Salem. From league games to special events, find what’s coming up across the city.

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Find concerts, tours, and live performances in Winston Salem. From global artists to local shows, see what’s happening across venues.

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Browse theatre productions and live stage performances in Winston Salem. Discover touring shows, resident productions, and more.

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Comedy in Winston Salem doesn’t really slow down — from stand-up tours to late-night sets. See what’s playing this week or coming up soon.

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Venues Hosting Events in 2026

Explore Winston Salem venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Ace Speedway
Elon, NC
Upcoming Events: 1
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Winston Salem, NC
Upcoming Events: 7
American Legion Field - VA
Danville, VA
Upcoming Events: 24
American Legion I.T. Mann Post 87
High Point, NC
Upcoming Events: 1
American Legion Post 76
Albemarle, NC
Upcoming Events: 1
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Mount Airy, NC
Upcoming Events: 3
Atrium Health Ballpark
Kannapolis, NC
Upcoming Events: 59
Bailey Park
Winston Salem, NC
Upcoming Events: 1
Bel Canto Company
Greensboro, NC
Upcoming Events: 2
Blackmon Amphitheatre
Mount Airy, NC
Upcoming Events: 34
Bowman Gray Stadium
Winston Salem, NC
Upcoming Events: 5
Buccaneer Lounge
Salisbury, NC
Upcoming Events: 1
Bull City Ciderworks Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Upcoming Events: 1
Burlington Athletic Stadium
Burlington, NC
Upcoming Events: 24
Cain Center For The Arts
Cornelius, NC
Upcoming Events: 7
Caraway Speedway
Sophia, NC
Upcoming Events: 1
Carolina Balloon Fest
Statesville, NC
Upcoming Events: 3
Carolina Theater - Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Upcoming Events: 14
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord, NC
Upcoming Events: 9
Comedy Zone - Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Upcoming Events: 103

Winston Salem venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What types of events can I find in Winston Salem?

Concerts, theatre, sports, comedy, festivals — the usual lineup. If it’s happening in Winston Salem, there’s a good chance it made the list.

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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