Sparta

Where to see Sparta in 2026

• The Fest 2026 lineup →

  October 23–25, 2026 · Gainesville, FL

  Headliner

Who Sparta is

Jim Ward's post-At the Drive-In vehicle, trading that band's spasms for soaring, melodic post-hardcore. A marquee draw and a rare Fest booking.

post-hardcorealternative rock

Sounds like Sparta

Also compared to At the Drive-In, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Sunny Day Real Estate.

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