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About Kenneth R Williams Auditorium

The Kenneth R Williams Auditorium is a key performance and event space within the Anderson Conference Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. With a total capacity of 1,655 (Main 1,055; Balcony 600), this university auditorium hosts everything from Broadway-style productions to concerts and dance performances. Whether you’re planning a night out or coordinating a group visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, getting there, and nearby hotel and dining options.

Located at 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, the venue is part of a larger conference and event complex, making it a convenient central hub for arts and community events in the Winston-Salem area. Read on for essential information to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.

Seating charts are available for both the main floor and balcony, so you can pick the view you prefer. Parking is convenient and included with Anderson Conference Center room rental; for details or parking passes, contact the Anderson Center Parking & Transportation office at 1545 Reynolds Park Road. RAMExpress campus shuttles run on weekdays, Safe Ride is available in the evenings, and weekend shuttles operate to popular destinations like Target, Hanes Mall, and Walmart. Nearby hotels and dining options offer convenient stays and meals before or after events, including trusted partners such as Best Western Plus University Inn, Courtyard by Marriott (University Parkway), Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown, Brookstown Inn, Embassy Suites, Hotel Indigo, Hawthorne Inn, and more. For a complete experience, consider securing accommodations and dining through affiliate partner recommendations. Notable past performers and companies include Broadway Dreamgirls, Bernie Mac, Fugees, Anita Baker, The Winans, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and National Black Theatre Festival performances, as well as Winston-Salem Symphony Side-by-Side concerts.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 1,655 total (Main 1,055; Balcony 600).
  • Address: 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27110.
  • Venue type: University auditorium within the Anderson Conference Center.
  • Seating chart: Floor plans available for K.R. Williams Auditorium - main and balcony.
  • Parking: Parking included with Anderson Conference Center room rental; parking info and passes handled via the Anderson Center Parking & Transportation office (1545 Reynolds Park Road).
  • Transit: RAMExpress campus shuttles operate on weekdays; Safe Ride evenings; weekend shuttle to Target, Hanes Mall, and Walmart.
  • Nearby hotels: Examples include Best Western Plus University Inn, Courtyard by Marriott (University Parkway), Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown, Brookstown Inn, Embassy Suites, Hotel Indigo, Hawthorne Inn, and more.
  • Notable events hosted: Broadway Dreamgirls, Bernie Mac, Fugees, Anita Baker, The Winans, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, National Black Theatre Festival; Winston-Salem Symphony Side-by-Side concerts.
  • Renaming/demolition: The venue remains Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium within the Anderson Conference Center (no demolition or renaming evidenced).