# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Music on Main will be back for another unforgettable summer evening in downtown Sparta!

Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026 as we welcome Empire Strikes Brass, a high-energy, ten-piece brass-funk-rock powerhouse from Asheville. Their explosive sound, infectious grooves, and incredible stage presence will have the whole town dancing from the first note to the last.

Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, or simply lace up your dancing shoes and head to Main Street for a night of great music, community, and summer fun.

Local Opener Bands start at 5pm
• None of the Above
• Terry & Brandy
• Fly
• Two Tunnels
• Alleghany Ridge Runners

Headliner Empire Strikes Brass starts at 7pm!

Enjoy dinner from one of our local restaurants or food vendors, explore, shop and make an evening of downtown Sparta. We can’t wait to see you on Main Street!

Music on Main is presented by the Alleghany Arts Council and made possible through the support of our sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.

https://www.alleghanyartscouncil.org/events/music-on-main-presents-8-track-minds-776-481-346/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sparta/music-on-main-presents-empire-strikes-back/200030227168941
- **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sparta
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Main Street Sparta, NC
- **lat**: 36.50972
- **long**: -81.12839
- **full address**: Main Street Sparta, NC, 523 N Main St, Sparta, NC 28675-8609, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back being held?
  - **A:** Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Main Street Sparta, NC, 523 N Main St, Sparta, NC 28675-8609, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back?
  - **A:** Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back is organized by Alleghany Arts Council - Sparta, N.C..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sparta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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