Events & Festivals

Explore Upcoming Events in Winston-Salem

Discover the pulse of Winston-Salem, the City of Arts and Innovation. Our events calendar is packed with exciting things to do and places to see. Explore the calendar for unforgettable experiences, from live music + art exhibitions to festivals + sporting events.

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Sep 16 2026

Wake Forest University's Face to Face with Cynthia Erivo

Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Sep 19 2026

34th Annual FIESTA!

Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

Sep 26 2026

Bookmarks Festival of Books 2026

Downtown Winston-Salem

Oct 2 2026

Carolina Classic Fair 2026

Winston Salem Fairgrounds

Sep 18 2026

Movies in Harmon Park - Minions & Monsters

Harmon Park

Sep 18 2026

I Love Boosters

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Sep 18 2026

UNCSA Piano Fridays 1: Priscilla Navarro

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Sep 18 2026

Junior Cake Decorating: Awesome Axolotl!

The Canvas Cake Studio

Sep 18 2026

PIERRE BENSUSAN - THE INFINITE GUITAR TOUR 2026

Muddy Creek Cafe & Listening Room

Sep 18 2026

Paint Nite w/ Chantae

Athena Stationery & Cafe

Sep 18 2026

Joymongers Winston-Salem

Sep 18 2026

Music and Mind with Renée Fleming

Salem College

Sep 18 2026

Wake Forest Football vs. Miami

Allegacy Financial Stadium

Sep 18 2026

Starlight Movie Night: Moana 2

Shallowford Square

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Marina Waters Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM

Festival of Books 2026: John Green Keynote Author

Wait Chapel | 1834 Wake Forest Rd X, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA

The Hustle Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM

The Hustle

Joymongers Winston-Salem | 480 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

Photo by Collwyn Cleveland on Unsplash Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 PM

Night Paddles

Salem Lake | Salem Lake, Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Photo by M G on Unsplash Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 PM

The North Carolina Comedy Festival at Marketplace Cinemas

Marketplace Cinemas Winston Salem | 2095 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, USA

Drook w/ Kevin Beck and Wrist Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:30 PM

Drook w/ Kevin Beck and Wrist

Fair Witness Fancy Drinks | 290 4th St E, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (with Shadow Cast) Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 9:00 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (with Shadow Cast)

Camel City Playhouse | 110 7th St W, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

Photo by Ryan Snaadt on Unsplash Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM (+1 Dates)

Salsa Dancing At The Coal Pit

| 486 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-4261, United States

Comedy Brew-Pub Trolley Excursion Photo

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM (+1 Dates)

Comedy Brew-Pub Trolley Excursion

176 Ywca Way | 176 Ywca Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, USA

Bookmarks Festival of Books 2026 Photo

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:30 AM

Bookmarks Festival of Books 2026

Downtown Winston-Salem | Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

Apple Fest Photo

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM

Apple Fest

Historic Bethabara Park | Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA

Salem College Tri-Match Photo

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM

Salem College Tri-Match

806 Spirit Drive | 806 Spirit Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel on Unsplash Photo

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM (+1 Dates)

Guided Tree ID Hike

Salem Lake Trail | Salem Lake Trail, 815 Salem Lake Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA

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