Event Dime

Winston-Salem, NC Events — Arts, Music & Things To Do

Winston-Salem is the cultural hub of the western Piedmont. Old Salem's living-history museums host immersive seasonal events, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) programs cutting-edge exhibitions and events, and the RiverRun International Film Festival draws filmmakers each spring. Downtown Winston-Salem has undergone a creative revival anchored by arts venues and independent restaurants.

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  • Old Salem historical events and seasonal programming
  • RiverRun International Film Festival (April)
  • Arts and music events in the Innovation Quarter

What this city page includes

This page is built to help searchers and returning visitors quickly understand the city's event mix, the local venues that matter, and the current listings we have available.

Live snapshot

  • Current coverage
    30 current/upcoming listings currently surfaced.
  • Featured listing
    Tonight's Special Comedy Special at 209 N Spruce St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 on April 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM.
  • Leading source
    Visit Winston-Salem contributes 12 listings to this page.
  • Leading category
    Community & Causes appears in 11 listings on this page.
  • Local coverage

    City-specific intro copy, highlights, and live events updated from the current catalog.

  • Current mix

    A quick read on the main event categories currently available in this area.

  • Festivals & Fairs

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Community & Causes

    11 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Jazz & Blues

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Arts & Culture

    5 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

Upcoming events

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