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This year’s lineup!

Music on Main 2026 presents 8 Track Minds

Music on Main is back for another summer of fun! Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main Street for a night to remember! 8 Track Minds returns to take you back to the 1970s with spot-on renditions of classic pop, rock, and disco hits. July Local Opener Bands (5-7pm):...
06 Jun
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Street in Sparta
Intersection of US21 and NC 18

Music on Main 2026 presents The Entertainers

Music on Main is back for another summer of fun! Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main Street for a night to remember! The Entertainers are the ultimate masters of Beach Music and R&B—perfect for a summer night. July Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): Bullhead Mountain Boys, Toe Possum, Maggie...
04 Jul
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Street in Sparta
Intersection of US21 and NC 18

Music on Main 2026 presents Empire Strikes Brass

Music on Main is back for another summer of fun! Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main Street for a night to remember! Empire Strikes Brass are a powerhouse, ten-piece brass-funk-rock collective from Asheville that will have the whole town grooving. August Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): None of the...
01 Aug
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Street in Sparta
Intersection of US21 and NC 18

Music on Main 2026 presents Della Mae

Della Mae is a world-renowned, grammy-nominated, all-female string band that brings a contemporary, hard-driving edge to traditional bluegrass. September Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): The Justin’s, Jack Hinshelwood Trio, Vocal Tribute Band, Resonate, Mark Briggs. Rain locations will be announced later.
05 Sep
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Street in Sparta
Intersection of US21 and NC 18
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