Located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, The Ramkat is a versatile 1,000-capacity live music venue housed in the former Ziggy’s building. Since opening in March 2018, it’s become a staple for memorable performances, including Fleetwood Mac tribute shows, Nirvana tributes, and a variety of regional and national acts. The venue features the Gas Hill Drinking Room and three full-service bars, offering a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy great music without the fuss.

Whether you’re catching a headline concert or a smaller showcase, The Ramkat provides a straightforward, welcoming ticket experience. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining suggestions to help you plan an easy night out in Winston-Salem.

Getting to The Ramkat is convenient—it's served by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA), with the Clark Campbell Transportation Center acting as a downtown hub for connections. For drivers, paid parking options are available near the entrance via PayByPhone, with free street parking on 9th and Trade Streets, plus the on-site Ramkat Lot. If you’re staying overnight, you’ll find a range of nearby hotels such as Kimpton Cardinal Hotel (0.6 miles), Embassy Suites, Winston-Salem Marriott, Brookstown Inn, and Hotel Indigo, among others. When you secure your seats, you’ll be ready to enjoy a dynamic calendar of live performances in this distinctive, community-focused venue. For more details on events, artist lineups, and ticketing, keep exploring this page and let us handle the arrangements behind the scenes.

Note: Each event at The Ramkat is treated as a standalone experience. If an show is RESCHEDULED from its original date, you’ll see that reflected in the event information. Date to be announced (TBA) listings will clearly note when new details are posted.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 170 W 9th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Capacity: 1,000 (two-level venue; 11,670 sq ft)
Venue type: live music venue / multipurpose performance space with Gas Hill Drinking Room and three bars
Parking: paid parking near the entrance via PayByPhone; free street parking on 9th and Trade Streets; Ramkat Lot (on-site) also listed as options
Transit: served by Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA); downtown hub at Clark Campbell Transportation Center
Nearby hotels: Kimpton Cardinal Hotel (0.6 miles), Embassy Suites, Winston-Salem Marriott, Brookstown Inn, Hotel Indigo and others listed as nearby options
Notable events/renaming: opened as The Ramkat in March 2018 in the former Ziggy’s building; hosts acts such as Fleetwood Mac cover shows, Nirvana tributes, and various regional/national acts