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Vinyl Lounge

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Vinyl Lounge

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Vinyl Lounge has a new home at NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown

For both seasoned record collectors and vinyl newcomers alike, Vinyl Lounge offers a welcoming community eager to explore different genres and eras of music. Attendees are invited to bring their own records and immerse themselves in a communal listening experience like no other. Pop-up vendors will be onsite with records available to purchase.

Vinyl Lounge

Established over ten years ago as PVD (Public Vinyl Demo) by EMBER Audio + Design, Vinyl Lounge is a celebration of sound now presented in partnership with NCMA Winston-Salem. The spirit of shared discovery is at the heart of Vinyl Lounge. Enjoy the unique warmth and depth that only vinyl can provide on a hi-fi sound system courtesy of EMBER.

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Park Hangs: Bedroom Division

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Park Hangs: Bedroom Division

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, an outdoor concert series at Bailey Park. NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter are finishing the 2026 season of Park Hangs with a special close-out weekend featuring back-to-back concerts on October 16th and 17th!

On Saturday, October 17th, enjoy food and drinks from Incendiary Brewing, Street Feast food truck, and Sippity Sips starting at 5:00 pm. Music by Bedroom Division begins at 6:00 pm and lasts until 8:00 pm.

BEDROOM DIVISION

Bedroom Division is the recording project from Greensboro-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Wishon. Fusing mellow, home grown indie rock with polished pop production and nostalgic synths, his mellow, woozy and romantic shimmer pop soundscapes are inspired by artists such as Mac DeMarco, Djo, Bleachers, and The 1975.

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PARK HANGS

NCMA Winston-Salem is partnering with Innovation Quarter to bring the Park Hangs concert series to downtown Winston-Salem, sponsored in part by Atwell Ford Real Estate. Park Hangs features live music by North Carolina-based artists in scenic Bailey Park. Food and drinks are available to purchase from featured vendors and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks. Outside alcohol is prohibited.

To keep the concert visible for everyone, please bring a blanket or a low-backed chair to enjoy the music. Music-loving dogs are welcome, but be sure to keep them on a leash throughout the event.

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Ghoul Moon Festival

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Ghoul Moon Festival

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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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.

[CANCELLED] ART CRUSH: Kenny Wavinson & Proxevita

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[CANCELLED] ART CRUSH: Kenny Wavinson & Proxevita

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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This event is cancelled due to weather

NCMA Winston-Salem is proud to partner with ART CRUSH to bring NC-based musicians to the Arts District’s monthly block party


Taking the stage at the corner of 6th and Trade Streets at 8:00 pm, Kendall Daniels, better known as Kenny Wavinson, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter from Greensboro, NC. Inspired by acts such as Mac Demarco, Real Estate, and Good Morning, Kenny makes nostalgic melodic groves under his own genre he calls “Lakewater Rock”.

Taking the stage at 9:00 pm, Proxevita in an NC-based artist and activist who transcends genres of electronic dream pop, shoegaze, classical, grunge, and sound healing to champion social change, sustainability, & Indigenous ethos. Over the past four years, Proxevita has significantly contributed to various global initiatives in the arts, culture, and sustainability.

ART CRUSH is a creative block party that highlights the Arts District Businesses and local creatives that reside in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. All are welcome to celebrate the arts at this free, community event.

Hopscotch Day Party: Southern Idiom, Expanded

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Hopscotch Day Party: Southern Idiom, Expanded

12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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NCMA Winston-Salem is teaming up with Hopscotch Music Festival to offer a day party that expands upon the Museum’s Southern Idiom concert series.

Hear bands and artists from across the Southeast and enjoy fresh Biscuitville biscuits and other treats from around the Triad at The Pour House in Raleigh during Hopscotch Music Festival.

Southern Idiom was originally launched as an exhibition series for local visual artists, and has evolved into a concert series celebrating the diverse musical artistry of Winston-Salem musicians past and present.

The Lineup

12:00 pm | Mellow Swells [Instagram] [Bandcamp]
12:45 pm | Sintead [Instagram]
1:45 pm | Saturn is Changing [Instagram] [Bandcamp]
2:45 pm | Pretty Baby [Instagram] [Bandcamp]
3:45 pm | COGS [Instagram] [Bandcamp]
4:45 pm | The Treasury [Instagram] [Bandcamp]

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Vinyl Lounge

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Vinyl Lounge

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Overview

Vinyl Lounge has a new home at NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown

For both seasoned record collectors and vinyl newcomers alike, Vinyl Lounge offers a welcoming community eager to explore different genres and eras of music. Attendees are invited to bring their own records and immerse themselves in a communal listening experience like no other. Pop-up vendors will be onsite with records available to purchase.

Vinyl Lounge

Established over ten years ago as PVD (Public Vinyl Demo) by EMBER Audio + Design, Vinyl Lounge is a celebration of sound now presented in partnership with NCMA Winston-Salem. The spirit of shared discovery is at the heart of Vinyl Lounge. Enjoy the unique warmth and depth that only vinyl can provide on a hi-fi sound system courtesy of EMBER.

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Park Hangs: General Purpose

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Park Hangs: General Purpose

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, an outdoor concert series at Bailey Park

Savor the end of summer with live music by General Purpose from 6:00–8:00 pm. Food truck service begins at 5:00 pm.

General Purpose is a progressive rock band based in Greensboro, NC, that utilizes classical instruments such as clarinet and violin and puts them into a rock context. Drawing influence from 70’s acts such as Jethro Tull, Yes, Genesis, and others, combined with classical and jazz influence, songwriters Xul Rutty (bass/vocals) and Uno Dos Santos (guitar) create a symphonic experience through the large instrumentation with Gabe Genopolos  on drums, Grant Powers on saxophone,  and Grace Leonard on violin.

Park Hangs

Join us to unwind and socialize at a new outdoor concert series with music by NC-based artists, food and drinks by local vendors, and easygoing vibes in Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem). Park Hangs is presented by NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter, with additional support from Atwell Ford Real Estate.

Bring your own food or purchase from vendors in the park or from favorite restaurants in Innovation Quarter. Drinks from Incendiary Brewing will be available for purchase; outside alcohol is prohibited. Limited street parking is available, with additional paid parking in the Link Parking Deck (530 North Patterson Ave.).

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Park Hangs: Real Companion

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Park Hangs: Real Companion

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Overview

Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, an outdoor concert series at Bailey Park. NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter are finishing the 2026 season of Park Hangs with a special close-out weekend with back-to-back concerts on October 16th and 17th!

On Friday, October 16th, enjoy food and beverage from local vendors starting at 5:00 pm and live music by Real Companion from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm.

 

REAL COMPANION

Based in Boone, Real Companion is an alt-country rock and folk-adjacent outfit fronted by Seth Sullivan. Their debut full-length album Nü-metal Heroes was recorded in a backyard studio, drawing inspiration from a winding path towards sobriety, parenthood, and cheeseburgers.

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PARK HANGS

NCMA Winston-Salem is partnering with Innovation Quarter to bring the Park Hangs concert series to downtown Winston-Salem, sponsored in part by Atwell Ford Real Estate. Park Hangs features live music by North Carolina-based artists in scenic Bailey Park. Food and drinks are available to purchase from featured vendors and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks. Outside alcohol is prohibited.

To keep the concert visible for everyone, please bring a blanket or a low-backed chair to enjoy the music. Music-loving dogs are welcome, but be sure to keep them on a leash throughout the event.

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Park Hangs: Kit McKay

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Park Hangs: Kit McKay

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, an outdoor concert series at Bailey Park

Gather and unwind to the NC-borne songs and spirit of Kit McKay from 6:00–8:00 pm. Food truck service begins at 5:00 pm.

Patrick Stovall, known as Kit McKay in his latest solo project, offers a refreshingly free approach to music-making, entertaining the ridiculous as well as the profound. His latest releases Dogtown Lowdown and The Dirt Candies feature  deliberately silly songs that have caught the attention of local radio stations and audiences hungry for something real.

West Coast Wanderer food truck will be on site with signature street tacos, quesadillas, and flatbreads available to purchase. Lemonade and orangeade will be available to purchase from The Front Porch Squeeze and craft brews will be available to purchase from Incendiary Brewing Co. Concert-goers can also find many restaurants in close proximity to Bailey Park in Innovation Quarter.

Park Hangs

Join us to unwind and socialize at a new outdoor concert series with music by NC-based artists, food and drinks by local vendors, and easygoing vibes in Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem). Park Hangs is presented by NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter, with additional support from Atwell Ford Real Estate.

Bring your own food or purchase from vendors in the park or from favorite restaurants in Innovation Quarter. Drinks from Incendiary Brewing will be available for purchase; outside alcohol is prohibited. Limited street parking is available, with additional paid parking in the Link Parking Deck (530 North Patterson Ave.).

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Vinyl Lounge: Downtown Debut

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Vinyl Lounge: Downtown Debut

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Overview

Vinyl Lounge has a new home at NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown

For both seasoned record collectors and vinyl newcomers alike, Vinyl Lounge offers a welcoming community eager to explore different genres and eras of music. Attendees are invited to bring their own records and immerse themselves in a communal listening experience like no other.

The theme for this Vinyl Lounge is urban satellite.

Vinyl Lounge

Established over ten years ago as PVD (Public Vinyl Demo) by EMBER Audio + Design, Vinyl Lounge is a celebration of sound now presented in partnership with NCMA Winston-Salem. The spirit of shared discovery is at the heart of Vinyl Lounge. Enjoy the unique warmth and depth that only vinyl can provide on a hi-fi sound system courtesy of EMBER.

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