Frequently Asked Questions

  • Returning after a 10-year hiatus, Phuzz Phest is a music festival taking place April 9-11 at venues across downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina with more than 40 acts spanning rock, folk, jazz, electronic, soul and more.

    Rather than cramming attendees into a field or parking lot, Phuzz Phest utilizes Winston-Salem’s unique spaces with diverse musical performances and encourages attendees to explore the city.

    Read more about the festival’s initial run from 2011-2016 via PopMatters.

  • Tickets are on sale now! Advance 3-day passes are $129 plus tax/fees. Advance single day passes for Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 are for $49 plus tax/fees, and Saturday, April 11 passes are $59 plus tax/fees.

    Passes will also be available for purchase the day of the show, but you’ll save money buying in advance.

  • Once you've purchased your ticket online, your name will be on the will call list at D.O.S.E. Collective, the festival ticket hub.

    Wristbands MUST be picked up from D.O.S.E. before attempting to enter venues.

    To pick up your wristband, please visit D.O.S.E. with a valid ID matching the name of whomever purchased the tickets.

    D.O.S.E. is located at 606 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    D.O.S.E. ticket hub hours are:

    Wednesday, 4-6pm (early pickup day)
    Thursday, 4-10pm
    Friday, 4-10pm
    Saturday, 3-10pm

  • During the week of the festival, wristband pickup hours at D.O.S.E. (606 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101) are:

    Wednesday, 4-6pm (early pickup day)
    Thursday, 4-10pm
    Friday, 4-10pm
    Saturday, 3-10pm

  • Instead of acting as a “line cutter", the VIP package is an add-on for 2- and 3-day wristbands that helps maximize the fun with extra perks. Benefits include…

    • Premium Balcony Rail seating access at the Ramkat on Friday, April 10

    • Bag of Krankies Coffee Phuzz Blend ($25 value)

    • 1 beverage ticket at Bailey Park on Saturday, April 11

    • Tasting experiences with Broad Branch Distillery, Gold Hill Farm, and Kitchen Trenches

      • Complimentary Cordial Cowboy non-alcoholic cocktail, redeemable on Friday at ticket hub

    Get the VIP package here.

  • We are proud to have the support of The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, official hotel sponsor of Phuzz Phest 2026!

    Festival attendees enjoy a 20% discount when staying at the Cardinal. Follow this link, or enter this information at checkout to activate the discount:

    Rate Category: ALI95
    Rate Name: Festival Group
    Corp ID: 786995203

    Festival wristband holders also receive 20% off their food at the Phuzz Brunch on Sunday, April 12, with tunes by DJ LUSHxLOTUS!

  • There will be overlapping sets, but that’s part of the fun. Attendees have the opportunity to choose their own adventure, picking what bands to see each night and moving between venues as their heart desires.

  • Entry to all shows is not guaranteed, as some venues are more intimate than others, and they may reach capacity. Venue access is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. When venues are full, access is granted with a “one-in, one-out” format, as other attendees exit the venue.

    For those excited to see a specific band, arriving 30-60 minutes before their set time is a good idea.

  • All sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable. Fun is imminent.

  • Cancellations are a bummer that we do our best to avoid, but for reasons out of our control (illness, travel problems, act of God, etc.) cancellations do occasionally happen. In the case that there is a cancellation, we’ll do our best to book a comparable act to fill the spot, and/or reschedule the original act to make-up the date within the next 6 months.

  • Each venue has their own policy, which are as follows: 

    Bailey Park – All ages
    Cardinal Hotel – All ages
    Delurk Gallery – Under 18 must be accompanied by adult
    Fair Witness Fancy Drinks – 21 and up
    Krankies Coffee – All ages
    Low Five Archive – All ages
    Millennium Center – Under 18 must be accompanied by adult
    The Ramkat – Under 18 must be accompanied by adult
    Still Grimey – All ages

  • Buying tickets online in advance is highly recommended.

    Single day passes will be available for purchase at the door at the larger venues (Bailey Park, Millennium Center, The Ramkat), but attendees will save money by buying tickets online in advance. Purchasing in advance also helps the festival for planning and staffing purposes.

    If you plan to buy a wristband at the door, please bring cash or have your smartphone ready.

  • Current students can receive a 20% discount on single day passes using the code phuzzuniversity at online checkout. Students must present a current valid student ID in order to pick up their wristbands at D.O.S.E. Artist Collective, the festival ticket hub.

  • Please refrain from bringing backpacks and large bags to the festival shows.

    Also, please be aware of The Ramkat’s bag policy (here): The Ramkat requests guests enter the venue without a bag of any kind. All guests and the items that they bring are subject to inspection upon entering the venue. This inspection may involve metal detectors and bag searches. If personal items are specifically needed, guests should bring as few items with them as possible. No large bags or backpacks are permitted. Clutch size bags (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”) or diaper bags with an accompanying child are the only bags that will be permitted, without exception.

  • All venues are located within .7 miles of one another in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, so walking and biking are generally feasible!

    The longest trek attendees could potentially have is a ~15 minute walk between The Ramkat and Fair Witness.

  • Bailey Park
    445 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
    51 4th St E, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    Delurk Gallery
    207 W 6th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    Fair Witness Fancy Drinks
    290 4th St E, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    Krankies Coffee [Upstairs]
    211 3rd St E, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    Low Five Analog Archive
    535 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    The Millennium Center
    101 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    The Ramkat
    170 W Ninth St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    Still Grimey
    91 W 6th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

  • Most venues are wheelchair accessible, with the exceptions of The Millennium Center, Krankies Coffee [Upstairs] and Delurk Gallery.

    Due to ongoing elevator repairs, the Millennium Center requires descending stairs in order to gain venue access.

    Entry to Krankies Coffee [Upstairs] requires climbing stairs on the building’s exterior in order to gain venue access.

    Entry to Delurk Gallery requires descending several steps at the gallery’s entrance in order to gain venue access.

  • Yes! There are two day parties on Saturday, April 11. We’re throwing a free day party from 11am to 5pm at Krankies with food, drink, craft vendors and DJs.

    Monstercade is also throwing a stellar day party with live music and more from 1pm to 5pm.

    Read more here.

  • Good question! There’s a full week of fun community activities happening around the city. Check out the PHUZZ WEEK page for more information.

  • We’ve had hundreds of bands at the festival since 2011. Alumni include Chairlift, Neon Indian, Thee Oh Sees, White Denim, Yuck, Foxygen, No Age, Ex Hex, Natalie Prass, White Fence, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Kool Keith, Trans Am, Hamilton Leithauser, Blackbird Blackbird, Here We Go Magic, Protomartyr, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Mount Moriah, Hiss Golden Messenger, Diarrhea Planet, William Tyler, Futurebirds, Spider Bags, Eternal Summers and many more.