Discover the City of Arts and Innovation
In Winston-Salem, culture is key. If you’re in town or planning a trip, make sure you check out a performance at a local arts center, wander through a gallery in the Downtown Arts District, and see live music at one of our many venues and events.
December 7 to December 10, 2023
The Nutcracker
Experience the lush score, vivid staging, and magnificent performances that make UNC School of the...
April 13 to April 22, 2024
RiverRun International Film Festival
Celebrating 26 years in 2024, RiverRun is one of the fastest-growing regional film festivals in...
May 24 to May 26, 2024
Gears & Guitars
Gears & Guitars will return to Innovation Quarter, May 24-26, 2024. Marking its eleventh annual...
June 22, 2024
Pride Festival & Parade
All are welcome, as Winston-Salem proudly celebrates the local LGBTQIA+ community with a downtown parade...
September 9, 2024
Hispanic League Fiesta
Organized by the Hispanic League, FIESTA is the annual FREE street festival that has become...
November 16 to November 17, 2024
Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair
The Piedmont Craftsmen’s Fair, held in the Benton Convention Center, is now in its 61st...
Forsyth County Central Library
The Central Library was expanded in 2017 to house more than 250,000 books, magazines, movies...
Delta Arts Center
The Delta Arts Center celebrates the artistic gifts and contributions of various cultures, with an...
Visual Index
Visual Index is an independent shop featuring handmade goods from makers around the United States...
Gateway Gallery at The Enrichment Center
Gateway Gallery at The Enrichment Center encompasses nearly 1,300 square feet of beautifully lit exhibit...
Charlotte & Phillip Hanes Art Gallery
The Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery is focused on presenting challenging and engaging artwork...
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Reynolda House Museum of American Art boasts one of the nation's premier collections of American...
Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
Designed to be the community’s artistic living room, the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts...
Artworks Gallery, Inc.
Artist-run since 1984. Located at the corner of 6th and Trade streets in the heart...
Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University
As the major cultural center at Winston-Salem State University, Diggs Gallery annually hosts 4000 WSSU...
Downtown Arts District (DADA)
An ultra-hip area of downtown, the Downtown Arts District is an eclectic collection of working...