Winston-Salem International Black Theatre Festival continues July 30

Winston-Salem’s International Black Theatre Festival continues Thursday, July 30, 2026, as a free public event series centered on the city’s downtown arts community.

The City of Winston-Salem calendar lists the festival location as 425 N. Cherry St. and identifies the event as free and open to the public. The city says event times vary by date, so visitors should use the official event chart or contact the organizer before making plans. The calendar lists 336-734-1241 for event information.

The 2026 series began with an opening parade July 27 from 425 N. Cherry St. and an opening-night walk from the Benton Convention Center. The city calendar also lists an Old School Block Party at Corpening Plaza at 7 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1, followed by a closing parade at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 1 from 425 N. Cherry St.

Because the city’s listing gives an all-day marker for July 30 rather than one single performance time, attendees should confirm the day’s schedule, access details and any event-specific instructions with the organizer. The series gives residents and visitors a public-facing arts option during a week of theater, parades and outdoor community programming.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Winston-Salem’s official International Black Theatre Festival calendar listing, checked July 29, 2026. The accompanying SVG is an original illustrative editorial graphic and does not depict a specific performance or participant.