--- title: "Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2026 — Dates, Concerts & Rides" description: "The 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs August 7–16, 2026. Buffalo Chip concert lineup, Kickstands schedule, official City rides, and how to survive Main Street." lang: en json-ld: --- [![Sturgis GO](/__l5e/assets-v1/825af66a-9c59-4c6a-a97c-14a735d4514a/skull-logo.png)STURGIS GO ](/) [Main St](/downtown)[Rides](/rides)[Saloons](/saloons)[Stay](/stay)[Rally](/rally)[Guide](/guide)[Be Seen](/be-seen) [Pick a Ride](/rides) ● 86th Rally · Since 1938 # Aug 7 – 16, 2026 The 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally rolls into the Black Hills for ten days of concerts, bike shows, backroads and Main Street chaos — confirmed August 7 through 16 by the City of Sturgis. [Official Rally Site](https://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/) [Jump to Events](#events) [Find Camp](/campgrounds) Browse [Concert · 24 ](#concert)[Fight Night · 2 ](#contest)[Ride · 6 ](#ride)[Ceremony · 2 ](#ceremony)[Military Tribute · 4 ](#military)[Bike Show · 4 ](#bike-show)[Race & Stunts · 2 ](#race)[Downtown · 1 ](#downtown) 24 listings ## Concert [ Fri, Aug 7, 2026 ### David Lee Roth 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM (doors earlier for kickoff) The Van Halen frontman headlines the official Rally Kickoff Party on opening Friday. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/david-lee-roth-aug-7)[ Sat, Aug 8, 2026 ### Megadeth 10:30 PM – 11:45 PM Megadeth closes the first Saturday of Rally, with Bare Knuckle Fighting on the Amphitheater stage earlier in the evening. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/megadeth-aug-8)[ Sun, Aug 9, 2026 ### YUNGBLUD Headliner slot after 10:30 PM Hairball warms up; YUNGBLUD headlines Sunday night at the Chip. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/yungblud-aug-9)[ Mon, Aug 10, 2026 ### Skillet & P.O.D. Headliners after 10:30 PM Christian-rock double bill on the Rally's first Monday. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/skillet-pod-aug-10)[ Tue, Aug 11, 2026 ### Lynyrd Skynyrd Headliner after 10:30 PM The Southern-rock institution returns to the Chip with Cordell Winter opening. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/lynyrd-skynyrd-aug-11)[ Wed, Aug 12, 2026 ### Lainey Wilson & Halestorm Headliners after 10:30 PM Country meets rock on the most talked-about bill of 2026. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/lainey-wilson-halestorm-aug-12)[ Thu, Aug 13, 2026 ### Collective Soul & Buckcherry Headliners after 10:30 PM '90s alt-rock and Sunset Strip attitude on the same night. STIL RUNNIN opens. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/collective-soul-buckcherry-aug-13)[ Fri, Aug 14, 2026 ### Drowning Pool & Fuel Headliners after 10:30 PM Late-week hard-rock night with Devon Worley Band opening. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/drowning-pool-fuel-aug-14)[ Sat, Aug 15, 2026 ### The Iron Maidens & Van Zeppelin Headliners after 10:30 PM Tribute-rock powerhouse closes the Chip. Cönaxx spins after-hours on Bikini Beach. Wolfman Jack Stage Details → ](/events/iron-maidens-aug-15)[ Aug 3 – 16, 2026 ### Kickstands Bar & Grill (Daily Lineup) Free entry until 7 PM · Wristband after · 21+ Free entry before 7 PM every day of Rally, then wristband and headliners on the outdoor stage. Kickstands Bar & Grill Details → ](/events/kickstands-daily)[ Fri, Aug 7, 2026 ### Blackberry Smoke 7:00 PM MDT Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke open Full Throttle's 2026 concert week on the Main Stage. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/blackberry-smoke-full-throttle-aug-7)[ Sat, Aug 8, 2026 ### Sammy Hagar & Friends 6:00 PM MDT The Red Rocker headlines Full Throttle Saturday night with special guest Nigel Dupree. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/sammy-hagar-full-throttle-aug-8)[ Sun, Aug 9, 2026 ### Jamey Johnson 7:00 PM MDT Outlaw country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson takes the Full Throttle Main Stage Sunday night. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/jamey-johnson-full-throttle-aug-9)[ Mon, Aug 10, 2026 ### .38 Special 7:00 PM MDT Southern rock legends .38 Special headline Monday night at Full Throttle with special guests. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/38-special-full-throttle-aug-10)[ Tue, Aug 11, 2026 ### Miranda Lambert 7:00 PM MDT Country superstar Miranda Lambert headlines Full Throttle Tuesday night — one of the biggest shows of Rally week. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/miranda-lambert-full-throttle-aug-11)[ Wed, Aug 12, 2026 ### Rob Zombie 6:00 PM MDT Rob Zombie brings his full arena-metal production to Full Throttle Wednesday night. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/rob-zombie-full-throttle-aug-12)[ Thu, Aug 13, 2026 ### Jackyl 6:00 PM MDT Jesse James Dupree and Jackyl — a Full Throttle Rally-week tradition — headline Thursday night. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/jackyl-full-throttle-aug-13)[ Fri, Aug 14, 2026 ### Insane Clown Posse 7:00 PM MDT Insane Clown Posse closes out Full Throttle's national concert week with a full Juggalo show. Full Throttle Saloon · Main Stage Details → ](/events/icp-full-throttle-aug-14)[ Sat, Aug 8, 2026 ### Randy Houser Country hitmaker Randy Houser headlines Saturday night at the Iron Horse — with The Kruse Brothers opening. Iron Horse Saloon · Dennis Kirk Main Stage Details → ](/events/randy-houser-iron-horse-aug-8)[ Sun, Aug 9, 2026 ### Waka Flocka Flame + Struggle Jennings Struggle Jennings 8:00 PM · Waka Flocka late set Genre-bending Sunday night: Struggle Jennings opens, Waka Flocka Flame closes — free at the Iron Horse. Iron Horse Saloon · Dennis Kirk Main Stage Details → ](/events/waka-flocka-struggle-jennings-iron-horse-aug-9)[ Mon, Aug 10, 2026 ### Quiet Riot + Saving Abel Saving Abel 8:00 PM · Quiet Riot late set 80s metal meets 2000s rock: Saving Abel opens, Quiet Riot headlines the Iron Horse Monday night. Iron Horse Saloon · Dennis Kirk Main Stage Details → ](/events/quiet-riot-saving-abel-iron-horse-aug-10)[ Wed, Aug 12, 2026 ### Paul Cauthen w/ Whitey Morgan "Big Velvet" Paul Cauthen and outlaw-country's Whitey Morgan share the Iron Horse Main Stage Wednesday. Iron Horse Saloon · Dennis Kirk Main Stage Details → ](/events/paul-cauthen-iron-horse-aug-12)[ Fri, Aug 14, 2026 ### Blackhawk + Sammy Kershaw Sammy Kershaw 8:00 PM · Blackhawk late set 90s country double bill: Sammy Kershaw opens, Blackhawk headlines the Iron Horse Friday night. Iron Horse Saloon · Dennis Kirk Main Stage Details → ](/events/blackhawk-sammy-kershaw-iron-horse-aug-14)[ Sat, Aug 15, 2026 ### Chad Gray + Butcher Babies Butcher Babies 8:00 PM · Chad Gray late set Closing Saturday goes heavy: Butcher Babies open, Mudvayne / Hellyeah frontman Chad Gray headlines. Iron Horse Saloon · Dennis Kirk Main Stage Details → ](/events/chad-gray-butcher-babies-iron-horse-aug-15) 2 listings ## Fight Night [ Sat, Aug 8, 2026 ### BKFC at Sturgis 2026 — Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7 PM Fri weigh-ins · 6:30 – 10 PM Sat fights BKFC returns to the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater with a full sanctioned bare-knuckle card on the first Saturday of the 86th Sturgis Rally. Amphitheater · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/bkfc-at-sturgis-2026)[ Fri, Aug 7, 2026 ### Below Zero Wrestling 7:00 PM Opening Friday: live pro-wrestling card at the Iron Horse — no cover, no tickets required. Iron Horse Saloon · Dennis Kirk Main Stage Details → ](/events/below-zero-wrestling-iron-horse-aug-7) 6 listings ## Ride [ Mon, Aug 10, 2026 (Rally Monday) ### Mayor's Ride Morning staging · midday roll-out (times posted at Rally Point) Historic guided group ride hosted by the Mayor of Sturgis with celebrity riders and law-enforcement escort. Staging: Rally Point Plaza Details → ](/events/mayors-ride)[ Rally week (mid-week, confirmed at Rally Point) ### Police Chief's Ride Official ride benefitting local causes, led by the Sturgis Police Chief through the Northern Hills. Staging: Rally Point Plaza Details → ](/events/police-chiefs-ride)[ Rally week (see Rally Point schedule) ### Medicine Wheel Ride Cultural charity ride based around Bear Butte, honoring Native American heritage. Staging & route through Bear Butte Details → ](/events/medicine-wheel-ride)[ Mon, Aug 10, 2026 ### Legends Ride 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Deadwood → Buffalo Chip) · Party after Celebrity-led charity ride from Deadwood's Main Street to the Chip, capped by a private concert & party. Historic Deadwood → Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/legends-ride-aug-10)[ Tue, Aug 11, 2026 ### Biker Belles Ride & Symposium 7:30 AM rider check-in · 9:00 AM kickstands up Women-led morning ride from Deadwood to the Chip, followed by a symposium, lunch, and after-party at CrossRoads. The Lodge at Deadwood → CrossRoads · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/biker-belles-aug-11)[ Fri, Aug 14, 2026 ### Rusty Wallace Ride NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace's charity motorcycle ride through the Black Hills, ending at the Chip. Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/rusty-wallace-ride-aug-14) 2 listings ## Ceremony [ Fri, Aug 7, 2026 ### Sturgis Rally Kickoff Parade 5:05 PM lineup · 6:00 PM parade The Chip's official parade opens Rally week and rolls right into the David Lee Roth kickoff. Amphitheater · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/rally-kickoff-parade)[ Rally week (typically mid-week on Main Street) ### Motorcycle Museum · Hall of Fame Inductions Ceremony on the museum steps · time posted at Rally Point The year's Hall of Fame inductees are formally added on the museum's Main Street corner. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Details → ](/events/sturgis-motorcycle-museum-hof) 4 listings ## Military Tribute [ Sun, Aug 9, 2026 ### Heroes Honor Ride 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM · Reception 2:00–3:30 PM Group ride honoring veterans, staging at the Center of the Nation Monument and ending with a reception at the Chip. Center of the Nation Monument → CrossRoads Details → ](/events/heroes-honor-ride)[ Rally week (see Rally Point schedule) ### Veteran Warriors Honor Ride Charity ride honoring veterans, ending in a formal ceremony at Bear Butte or the Black Hills National Cemetery. Staging: Rally Point · Ceremony: Bear Butte / Black Hills Nat. Cemetery Details → ](/events/veteran-warriors-honor-ride)[ Rally week (see Rally Point schedule) ### Military Appreciation Day Annual on-stage recognition and events for active and retired service members at Rally Point. Harley-Davidson Rally Point Details → ](/events/military-appreciation-day)[ Thu, Aug 13, 2026 ### Freedom Celebration The Chip's annual salute to active-duty, veterans, and first responders on Thursday of Rally week. CrossRoads · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/freedom-celebration-aug-13) 4 listings ## Bike Show [ Sat, Aug 8, 2026 ### School's Out Chopper Show 11 AM registration · 1–3 PM show · 3:00 PM awards The Chip's signature old-school chopper show — free to enter, free to walk. CrossRoads · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/schools-out-chopper-show)[ Sun, Aug 9, 2026 ### FXR Show & Dyna Mixer 9:30 AM registration · 11 AM – 2 PM show · 2:30 PM awards The definitive FXR/Dyna gathering of the Rally. CrossRoads · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/fxr-show-dyna-mixer)[ Aug 8 – 15, 2026 (nightly) ### Motorcycles As Art Exhibition 3 PM – 11 PM Michael Lichter's curated custom-bike exhibit — a Rally institution. Event Center · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/motorcycles-as-art)[ Aug 7 – 15, 2026 (nightly) ### Full Throttle · Mama Tried & Wall of Death Doors early afternoon · Concerts nightly Mama Tried invitational bikes, the traveling Wall of Death, and Pappy Hoel events at the world's largest biker bar. Full Throttle Saloon Details → ](/events/full-throttle-mama-tried) 2 listings ## Race & Stunts [ Aug 7 – 15 (nightly) ### Sailor Jerry Sunset Burnouts 8:00 PM – 8:15 PM Fifteen minutes of tire smoke as the sun drops behind the Hills. Amphitheater · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/sailor-jerry-sunset-burnouts)[ Aug 8 – 15 (multiple daily shows) ### Ives Brothers Wall of Death 12:30 PM · 4:00 PM · 6:00 PM (typical) The classic vertical-wall motorcycle spectacle — three shows a day. CrossRoads · Buffalo Chip Details → ](/events/ives-brothers-wall-of-death) 1 listing ## Downtown [ Fri, Aug 7 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026 ### Main Street Cruise Peak: 4 PM – midnight daily The bikes-only eastbound Main Street cruise and Lazelle Street return — the visual center of the whole Rally. Main Street & Lazelle Street Details → ](/events/main-street-cruise) How this page is built ## Every event cites its source Concert times, bike-show schedules and daily Chip programming come from the **official Buffalo Chip 2026 schedule**. City-run rides and ceremonies come from the **City of Sturgis rally page**. Every event detail page links back to the exact source we pulled it from — always verify times before you ride. [Buffalo Chip schedule](https://www.buffalochip.com/schedule/) [City of Sturgis rally](https://www.sturgis-sd.gov/rally) [Official rally site](https://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/) ## Book camp early. Ride even earlier. 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