Winston-Salem's Live Music Concert Venues

Live music in Winston-Salem, North Carolina sometimes can be difficult to find. With big bands like U2 and Ozzfest going to nearby Charlotte, and even somewhat popular musical acts like Hilary Duff and the American Idol tour going to next door neighbor Greensboro, it seems like residents of Winston-Salem get cheated. However, there are a few places to go if you are in the know.

The most well-known acts always end up at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The LJVM Coliseum has hosted in the past Elton John, Rock the Vote, and Gretchen Wilson.

There is not a single bad seat of the 15,000 available in this arena, and, unlike most speaker-enhanced venues, this coliseum is small enough that the reverb doesn't hit you two minutes later. The prices of the musical acts are also usually cheaper than nearby Charlotte and Raleigh venues too, so if the act comes to both, the LJVM Coliseum will be the cheaper, better show.

Bad side of this concert venue is the same as with any coliseum: traffic. University Parkway is busy enough without the cars emptying onto it after a concert. Be prepared to wait a half and hour before you can exit the parking lot.
While this venue is usually in use by the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, or the Dixie Classic Fair, or even minor league hockey and circus events, there is usually a musical act once or twice a month.

Parking: Side lot on Deacon Street, or Main lot on University Parkway. Follow parking personnel to a space.

On the web: http://www.ljvm.com
LJVM Coliseum
2825 University Pkwy.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone : 336-725-5635


A favorite with concert goers is Ziggy's. They often feature the smaller or up-and-coming bands, such as Jump Little Children, Drive-By Truckers, and Sam Bush. Cover bands, Jam Bands, and Indie Rock groups are also prevalent.