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About James A Gray Auditorium

Welcome to the James A. Gray Auditorium, the on-site performance space inside the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. With flexible configurations for lectures, theatre-style events, or receptions, the venue can accommodate about 300 guests for lectures and up to 200 for receptions or conferences, depending on setup. We’ve got you covered with seating guidance, easy parking, transit options, and trusted near-by hotel and restaurant picks to help you plan a smooth visit.

James A. Gray Auditorium is a historic, community-focused venue hosting a range of programs—from organ concerts and Serenade series to intimate lectures. If you’re traveling from out of town, combine your event with a stay at a nearby hotel like Kimpton Cardinal Hotel or Historic Brookstown Inn, and enjoy dining in the vibrant Winston-Salem area. Secure your seats through our trusted partners and reach the venue with confidence using WSTA regional transit or a short drive from downtown. We’re here to help you find the best ways to attend and enjoy your time in Old Salem and Winston-Salem.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue type: Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium is the on-site performance space within the center.
  • Capacity: approximately 300 (lecture/setup) and about 200 (reception/conference), depending on configuration.
  • Seating chart: no public, standard seating diagram published; layout varies by event (lecture/theatre vs. reception).
  • Parking: Old Salem Visitor Center parking lot and on-street parking in the Old Salem district.
  • Transit: served by Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA); downtown Clark Campbell Transportation Center (100 W 5th St) is the main hub for regional transit.
  • Nearby hotels: Kimpton Cardinal Hotel (downtown Winston-Salem), Historic Brookstown Inn, Zevely Inn (in Old Salem), Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center, among others.
  • Notable events hosted: 1800 David Tannenberg Organ programs (e.g., 2018 Winter Fair), Muddy Creek Music Hall concerts (e.g., Jim Avett in 2019), Serenade Concert series (2024).
  • Renaming/demolition: No reports of demolition or renaming; the auditorium remains part of the Old Salem Visitor Center as of 2026.