Tripwire at Summer Nights

Tripwire brings a heavier rock set to Summer Nights, leaning into hard rock and alternative with a louder, more aggressive feel than much of the rest of the lineup.

Summer Nights runs Thursday evenings through the summer in downtown Rapid City, centered at 6th & Kansas City St, where the street fills in around a free outdoor stage. Each week brings a different band, with a mix of local staples, regional acts, and touring musicians rotating through. People show up early with lawn chairs, drift in from nearby restaurants and bars, and stay as long as they want, whether that’s a full set or just a few songs on their way through downtown.