Overview
NCMA Winston-Salem is teaming up with Ghoul Moon Festival to present music by NC-based artists at Winston-Salem’s Halloween festival. Curated by NCMA Winston-Salem’s Coordinator of Music & Experiential Arts, Katei Cranford, the Ghoul Moon music lineup will feature eerie sets and costumed cover bands during this year’s celebration of art, music, and spooky season.
MOON STAGE LINEUP
6:30 PM THE DEPARTMENT OF ROCK’N’ROLL STUDIES
Winston-Salem-based Cakes ov Light returns to Ghoul Moon as The Department of Rock’n’Roll Studies with a new act curated from Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s darkest tunes.7:30 PM SORTA SPOOKY
Queer rock’n’roll trio Sorta Spooky returns to Winston-Salem after enjoying a run as the backing band for Camel City Playhouse’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch earlier this year.8:30 PM THE SHEENAS
Formed by members of DÖLTZ and Instant Regret, The Sheenas bring supercharged punk rock energy to cover favorites by the Ramones.
SOLARIUM LINEUP
4:30–6:30 PM NÄTIVA
Embark on a journey through time and summon spirits with NÄTIVA, whose sets mix a variety of electronic subgenres including Tribal & Afro House, House, Trance, and techno.6:30–8:30 PM TUTTLE RECALL
One of the minds behind Hauntline, the haunted audio hotline, DJ Tuttle Recall is a horror fiend with an impressive set of strange rarities and spooky pressings.
GHOUL MOON FESTIVAL
The 2026 Ghoul Moon Festival will include musical performances, an appearance by Paperhand Puppet Project, local vendor booths, costume contests, food and beverage offerings, the Ghoul Moon Maze, and more family-friendly amusement on the grounds of the West Salem Art Hotel.
Vendors include local artists, makers, and curators of vintage goods. Visual and performing art demonstrations from local creatives and non-profit organizations will take place throughout the evening.