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Looking for things to do in the Black Hills this weekend? Explore events happening across Rapid City, Deadwood, Spearfish, Custer, and the surrounding area. From live music and comedy to festivals, art exhibits, nightlife, and family-friendly events, this page shows what’s happening Friday through Sunday all in one place.
This Weekend
Aug 21 – 23
30 events across the Black Hills
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Live Music
Fri
Aug
21
3:00 PM
Fri
Aug
21
5:00 PM
Main Street Deadwood · Deadwood
Kool Deadwood Nites presents a free Friday concert lineup on the Main Street Stage. Stereo Trip begins at 5:00 PM, Play Some Petty performs at 6:00 PM, and Hotel California takes the stage at 8:00 PM.
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Fri
Aug
21
6:00 PM
Halleys Store · Keystone
Rushmore Heritage Days continues with an old-time street dance on Mitchell Street in Keystone featuring Jalan Crossland and the B.W. Buzz Band. Food is provided by Big Thunder Family Bar & Grill…
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Fri
Aug
21
6:00 PM
HTR Black Hills Campground · Rapid City
Part of the Mystery Mountain Summer Friday Night Music Series. Live music at HTR Black Hills Campground, with a mix of local and regional performers set against the backdrop of the Black Hills.
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Fri
Aug
21
6:00 PM
Main Street Spearfish · Spearfish
Every Friday from 6 to 9 PM, enjoy live music, food, beer, crafts, and activities for kids in downtown Spearfish during Downtown Friday Nights.
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Fri
Aug
21
6:00 PM
Crow Peak Brewing Co. · Spearfish
Abbey Leach performs with her band at Crow Peak Brewing Co. in Spearfish.
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Fri
Aug
21
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Bobbi Jo Kuhl takes the stage at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. Clear your calendar, call your crew, and prepare for another night of waterfront live music, food, drinks, and summer…
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Fri
Aug
21
8:00 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
Camp Comfort performs with TreeHouse! at 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife in Rapid City. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the music begins at 8:00 PM. This event is limited to guests age 21 and older.
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Fri
Aug
21
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
Flannel takes the stage as part of the Murphy’s Patio Series. There’s nothing like beautiful summer nights in Downtown Rapid City and nothing pairs better with them than cold drinks, great food, and…
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Fri
Aug
21
9:00 PM
Sat
Aug
22
1:00 PM
Loud American Roadhouse · Sturgis
The Loud American Day Drinkin’ Sessions return for Summer 2026 with live music every Saturday afternoon in the Jack Daniels Club Pavilion at Loud American Roadhouse. Enjoy live music, food and drink…
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Sat
Aug
22
3:00 PM
Sat
Aug
22
4:00 PM
Cohort Craft Brewery – Black Hills · Hill City
The Texas-based singer-songwriter spent most of his early twenties in isolation, working hard shoeing horses. This lifestyle laid the groundwork and set the stage for him to write hundreds of songs…
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Sat
Aug
22
4:30 PM
Dakota’s Concert Grounds at Ellsworth AFB · Ellsworth AFB
Ellsworth Air Force Base’s Summer Heat Concert features Blanco Brown at 6:30 PM and Tyler Hubbard at 7:30 PM, with food and activities beginning at 4:30 PM and fireworks following the concert. The…
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Sat
Aug
22
5:00 PM
Crow Peak Brewing Co. · Spearfish
Straight out of the Black Hills of South Dakota, this high-energy rock cover band brings the party with a setlist that spans generations from Elvis Presley classics to Guns N’ Roses rock anthems and…
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Sat
Aug
22
5:00 PM
Main Street Deadwood · Deadwood
Kool Deadwood Nites presents a free Saturday concert lineup on the Main Street Stage. Hot City Soul begins at 5:00 PM, The Box Tops perform at 6:00 PM, and FJ Tribute closes the evening at 8:00…
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Sat
Aug
22
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Dennis Buum takes the stage at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. Clear your calendar, call your crew, and prepare for another night of waterfront live music, food, drinks, and summer…
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Sat
Aug
22
6:00 PM
Hart Ranch · Rapid City
Happy Hour begins at 6 PM. Event starts at 7 PM. Free entry.
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Sat
Aug
22
7:00 PM
Custer Beacon · Custer
Austin singer-songwriter Ruthie Craft brings cinematic indie pop and heartfelt songwriting to the Custer Beacon with special guest Devon Sants. Following appearances with Keith Urban and American…
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Sat
Aug
22
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
Johnny Hastings takes the stage as part of the Murphy’s Patio Series. There’s nothing like beautiful summer nights in Downtown Rapid City and nothing pairs better with them than cold drinks, great…
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Sun
Aug
23
12:00 PM
High Plains Western Heritage Center · Spearfish
HPWHC Annual Fundraising Concert & BBQ. JJ Kent with Aces & 8s performs the songs of George Strait. Join us for the High Plains Western Heritage Center’s Annual Fundraiser! JJ Kent with Aces…
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Sun
Aug
23
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Terrence Long takes the stage at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. Clear your calendar, call your crew, and prepare for another night of waterfront live music, food, drinks, and summer…
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Sun
Aug
23
6:00 PM
Under Canvas · Keystone
Johnny Lonesome performs live on the Under Canvas Patio with an evening of country favorites, acoustic rock, and stories from the American West. The solo project of longtime Black Hills musician…
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Theater & Stage
Sat
Aug
22
7:00 PM
Woodburn Hall · Spearfish
Stage Black presents The 39 Steps, Patrick Barlow’s fast-paced comic spy story adapted from John Buchan’s novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s film. After a mysterious spy is murdered in his London…
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Additional Showtimes:
Sun Aug 23 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sun Aug 23 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Art Exhibitions
Sat
Aug
1
6:00 PM
Lost Cabin Beer Garden (Hill City · HIll City
Pinecone Boneworks is coming to Lost Cabin Brewing in Hill City! For the entire month of August, I’ll be showcasing my collection of nature-inspired artwork at Lost Cabin Brewing (Hill City). From…
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Car & Motorcycle Shows
Sun
Aug
23
9:00 AM
Main Street Deadwood · Deadwood
Kool Deadwood Nites closes its 32nd anniversary celebration with a classic car parade. The parade begins on Deadwood Main Street at 9:00 AM and continues through Central City and Lead. Parade lineup…
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Festivals
Fri
Aug
21
2:00 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
Four Winds Music & Art Fest returns on August 21 & 22 with a stacked, multi-genre lineup spanning rock, hip hop, and alternative, built around a strong mix of local and regional artists…
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Aug 22 2:00 pm
Sat Aug 22 2:00 pm
Miscellaneous
Sat
Aug
22
10:30 AM
The Journey Museum · Rapid City
Join Dakota STEAM Learning for a hands-on engineering challenge as participants design a pulley system to deliver tools to a carving site. Included with the Monumental Memories Tour. Free and open to…
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