Spots to Find Live Music in Winston-Salem + Live Music This Weekend

You can find live music almost every night of the week in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. We love how the city attracts big talent as well as emerging artists. Grab your dancing shoes and head out to one of the many venues offering live music!

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Updated October 2024

Live Music (October 17-20)

Thursday, October 17

• Red Umber at Joymongers Barrel Hall 7 PM
• Finks! and Hydrography at The Ramkat 8 PM
• Kevin Holdson at Incendiary Brewing (Winston-Salem) 6 PM
• Jon Montgomery at West Bend Bar 6:30 PM
• Evan Blackerby at East of Texas 6 PM
• Mauve Angels, Carrellee, and Idol Talk at Hoots Beer Co. 8 PM

Friday, October 18

• Gypsy Danger at Wise Man Brewing 7:30 PM
• William Nesmith at Joymongers Barrel Hall 7 PM
• Joe Dowdy Trio at Fiddlin’ Fish 7 PM
• Parkside at Earl’s 9:30 PM
• The Smyle Band at The Playground 7 PM
• Into the Fog at The Ramkat 8 PM
• Black Glass at Village Square Tap House 9:30 PM
• Sam Lewis and The Contenders at Muddy Creek Cafe 7 PM

Saturday, October 19

• Anna Mertson at Foothills Tasting Room 3 PM
• TBA at Old Homeplace Vineyard 1 PM
• Mike Coia at Childress Vineyards 12 PM
• The Yllat and When We’re Sober at Monstercade 9 PM
• House of Hamill at Muddy Creek Cafe 3 PM
• Michael Chaney at West Bend Bar 2 PM
• West End Mambo at Triad Park 2 PM
• Jazz at Foothills Brewpub 5 PM

Large Venues

The Ramkat

ADDRESS | 170 W 9th St.

The Ramkat is a two-level, 11,670- square-foot, 1,000-person live music venue serviced by three bars offering a wide variety of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. The Ramkat hosts a variety of concerts from country to rock n roll. Every weekend you can find someone rocking the house at The Ramkat.

UNCSA – The Stevens Center

ADDRESS | 405 4th St NW

The Stevens Center is the primary performance venue in downtown Winston-Salem and is owned and operated by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Enjoy various productions throughout the year such as the Winston-Salem Symphony, Piedmont Opera Theatre, and more local organizations. Before you head to the Stevens Center, grab dinner and drinks at a restaurant downtown.

Note: The Stevens Center is currently closed due to renovations. Performances normally held at the Stevens Center have been moved to venues on campus and throughout Winston-Salem and at High Point Theatre. The timeline for reopening will be released once Phase II planning is complete.

North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem

ADDRESS | 750 Marguerite Dr.

With a variety of venues, NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) has the ability to host a variety of musical offerings. Enjoy concerts outside or inside their auditorium.

ROAR

ADDRESS | 633 N Liberty St.

You’ll find live DJs performing at the Mayfair Club, a rooftop bar with great views of the city!

Bars/Breweries

Foothills Brewpub, Tasting Room, and Footnote

ADDRESS | 638 W 4th St. and 3800 Kimwell Dr.

With three locations, there is always someone playing music at either Foothills Brew Pub, The Tasting Room, or Footnote. From full-out bands to local artists playing their guitars, Foothills has it all. Check out their website for weekly lineups!

• Siren Series Jazz Monday at Footnote 6-8:30 PM
• Live Music Wednesday at the Brewpub 7-10 PM
• Live Music Friday-Sunday at the Tasting Room
• Jazz night Sundays at the Brewpub 5-8 PM

Tate’s

ADDRESS | 279 W 4th St.

A local favorite offering jazz every Tuesday and guest artists frequently throughout the week.  With some of the best cocktails in town, Tate’s is a great place to be!

• Jazz on Tuesdays 8-11 PM

Village Square Tap House

ADDRESS | 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct. #16

Located in Clemmons, Village Square Tap House has live music almost every weekend. From local artists to popular out-of-town bands, there is music for everyone.

Earl’s

ADDRESS | 121 W 9th St.

Earl’s offers A Nashville-styled menu with a southern flair. Enjoy wonderful food, a cool atmosphere, and live country music every Friday and Saturday night.

• Open mic night Wednesdays 8 PM
• Live music Fridays and Saturdays 9 PM

Old Nick Williams Farm and Distillery

ADDRESS | 2675 Williams Rd, Lewisville

Old Nick Williams, located in Lewisville, is a great place to sit back and enjoy a drink from their distillery (they also have beer and wine). With their large outdoor seating area, there is plenty of room for you and your friends.

Rec Billiards/Whiskey Box

ADDRESS | 412 W 4th St.

Bulls is always a great choice for live music and dancing, and truly represents the spirit of the original Winston-Salem scene. Recreation Billiards houses two pool tables and a hidden secret downstairs…another bar, Whiskey Box! With three dartboards and a great speakeasy vibe, this duo is a great choice.

• Live music on Wednesdays 9 PM – 12 AM

Bar Nola

ADDRESS | 1151 Canal Dr Suite 205

A popular bar in the West End area. Bar Nola is a New Orleans-themed music hall and tap house! Enjoy live music at least twice a week and sometimes more!

Vineyards

We are lucky to have many wineries and vineyards within 30 minutes of Winston-Salem. We promise there is at least one vineyard hosting live music on any given weekend. Check out our list of vineyards to find who is playing where. Remember that vineyards close early, so music might start and end earlier than bars and breweries.

Other Spots to Check Out:

• Gypsy Road Brewing
• Wise Man Brewing
• Fiddlin’ Fish
• Incendiary Brewing
• Radar Brewing
• Quiet Pint
• Monstercade
• Muddy Creek Cafe
• Breathe Cocktail Lounge
• Old Nick’s Pub
• West Salem Public House – Live music almost every Monday night in the warm months

Annual Live Music Events

• Coal Pit Live – located at the “coal pit” behind Incendiary and Cugino Forno
• Gears & Guitars Music Festival – A 3-day festival featuring the WS Cycling Classic and musical performances in Bailey Park
• Barn Concerts at Reynolda Village
• Downtown Music Series (summer) – Downtown Jazz and Summer on Liberty brought to you by The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership during the summer
• Summer Park Concert Series (summer) – 6 summer concerts brought to you by the Arts Council and Forysth County at various parks in the area
• Summer concerts at Shallowford – Enjoy a series of concerts in the summer in the town of Lewisville