Jasper Engines & Transmissions sponsoring the 8th Annual Rock Lotto which is set to return to the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, July 18.

The fan-favorite event, Rock Lotto, is set up for its annual return to the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Saturday, July 18. A special thank you goes out to Jasper Engines & Transmissions as they are sponsoring this truly unique evening of entertainment. Doors for this performance will open at 6:30 p.m. with bands scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. General admission tickets are $15.

This is a fundraiser event going on its eighth year. Local musicians will join in the competition, and the participants will be “drafted” to form new bands for the event. The newly formed bands will then each perform five songs as they try to impress to the audience that they deserve to take home the jackpot of being named the big winners of the 2026 Rock Lotto.

Every admission ticket purchased comes with 15 votes. As the fledgling bands vie for dominance, audience members will cast their votes. Will you split your votes among a few stand out groups, or will you go all in on one brand new band with obvious rock star status in their future? A winner for the evening will be announced at the conclusion of the event.

In addition to sharing the evening with the bands of Rock Lotto, the Next Act, Inc. invites you to join them at the Astra Theatre for future 2026 events. These events include singer-songwriter Chris Knight on Saturday, July 11, Night Moves - The Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute on Saturday, September 26, comedian Pat Godwin on Saturday, August 22, and many more. All events have tickets available on our website at AstraTheater.com, with more events to come.

The historic Astra Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Jasper, Indiana. Newly renovated with 357 seats, the Astra has main level and balcony seating with a concessions stand offering snacks, local craft and domestic beer, and wine that are available for purchase.