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Sparta NC Top Live Music Locations


The NC Mountains are known for live music! From old-time jam sessions to on stage performances, you are sure to find live music most days of the week.  Here are our Sparta NC Top Live Music Locations:

  • Crouse House Pickers
    Where: 60 Cherry Street, Sparta, 800-372-5473
    What: Free jam sessions are held on the house porch and stage.  Bring an instrument & join in!  Bring a chair or blanket
    When: Every Monday at 6pm
    For more information: Click HERE

  • Alleghany Jubilee
    Where: 
    Alleghany Jubilee, Main Street, Sparta NC
    What:
     Listen and dance to bluegrass and old time musicians every Tuesday ($5) and Saturday ($6) at 7pm. Line dancing classes are Monday nights at 6pm.
    For more information, call 336-372-4591

  • Music on Main
    Where: 
    Various locations,Main Street, Sparta NC
    What: 
    Listen to live music.  Bring a chair for music at some locations
    When:
     1st Friday, June-September, 6-8pm
    For more information: Click HERE

  • Saturdays in the Park
    Where:
    Crouse Park, Sparta NC
    What:
    Live outdoor music - bring a chair or blanket!
    When:
    Saturdays May-August
    For more information: Click HERE

  • And the Beat Goes On
    Where:
    Various Locations, Sparta NC
    What:
    A live indoor music series to showcase the art of songwriting by featuring known and less familiar singer/songwriters who demonstrate the unique emotional power of song. 
    When:
    October-November
    For more information:Click HERE

  • Laconia Ale Works
    Where:
    433 N Main Street, Sparta NC
    What: 
    Live music every Friday night and select Saturday evenings with some of the region’s most talented musicians
    For more information: Click HERE

  • Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall
    Where:
    60 S Main Street, Sparta NC
    What:
    Live music most nights! Check the schedule.
    For more information: Click HERE

  • Main Street Pizzeria and Taphouse
    Where:
    151 S Mian Street, Sparta NC
    What:
    Live music most Fridays and Saturdays- Karaoke Wednesdays
    For more information: Click HERE

  • Midday Mountain Music
    Where: 
    Blue Ridge Music Center, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 213
    What:
     Mountain music in the covered breezeway
    When: Thursday-Friday, 12-4pm
    For more information: Click HERE