America 250 in the Black Hills

SAT

JUN

27

SGT ROCK: Entertaining South Dakota, Serving America

Time: 7:00 pm | @ The Prairie Dog Taproom in HIll City

SGT ROCK is South Dakota's own high-energy military rock band. Part of the 147th Army Band, these soldier-musicians perform everything from classic…

Club / Nightlife, Live Music | Classic Rock, Country, Cover Band

TUE

JUN

30

Wilt Brothers Band • Black Hills Roundup

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Roundup Grounds in Belle Fourche

The Wilt Brothers Band closes out Ranch Rodeo night at the Black Hills Roundup with an evening of classic country music and…

Live Music | Country, Dance

THU

JUL

2

32 Below at Summer Nights

Time: 6:00 pm | @ Rapid City Summer Nights in Rapid City

32 Below hits the Summer Nights stage with the country and country rock sound they are known for around the Black Hills,…

Live Music, Music Festivals | fourth

THU

JUL

2

The Lowest Pair

Time: 7:00 pm | @ The Matthews in Spearfish

The Lowest Pair performs live at The Matthews in Spearfish. Featuring Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, the acclaimed acoustic folk duo…

Live Music | Acoustic, Americana, Folk

THU

JUL

2

Tiffany Johnson

Time: 7:00 pm | @ Custer Beacon in Custer

Nashville singer-songwriter Tiffany Johnson returns to The Custer Beacon with a mix of country, pop, and alternative influences. Originally from the Black…

Live Music | Country, Singer-Songwriter

THU

JUL

2

U.S. Air Force Academy Band at Mount Rushmore

Time: 7:00 pm | @ Mount Rushmore in Keystone

On July 2, the Memorial grounds will open at 5 am. Starting at 9 am, a full day of interpretive programming will…

Live Music | Family Friendly

THU

JUL

2

Rowan Grace • Patio Acoustic Series

Time: 8:00 pm | @ Murphy's Pub & Grill in Rapid CIty

Murphy’s Pub & Grill hosts summer patio concerts throughout the season featuring regional bands, acoustic performances, drinks, and late-night live music in…

Live Music

FRI

JUL

3

Mount Rushmore America 250 Fireworks Celebration

Time: 4:00 pm | @ Mount Rushmore in Keystone

Fireworks are returning to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 2026! To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the National Park Service is partnering with the State…

Seasonal Events | Family Friendly, Fireworks Display

FRI

JUL

3

Fall River Fourth of July Street Dance featuring Kristy Phillips

Time: 7:00 pm | @ Centenial Park in Hot Springs

Kristy Phillips headlines Hot Springs' annual Fourth of July Street Dance at Centennial Park. The free community celebration kicks off a weekend…

Live Music | Country, Party

FRI

JUL

3

Owl Creek Band • J Bar Summer Jam

Time: 9:00 pm | @ The J Bar in Rapid City

The J Bar Summer Jam returns for summer 2026 with live bands every Friday night in Rapid City. The series runs throughout…

Live Music

FRI

JUL

3

Concrete Cowboys • Murphy’s Patio Series

Time: 9:00 pm | @ Murphy's Pub & Grill in Rapid CIty

Concrete Cowboys takes the stage as part of the Murphy’s Patio Series. There’s nothing like beautiful summer nights in Downtown Rapid City…

Live Music

FRI

JUL

3

Black Hills Roundup Fireworks

Time: 9:30 pm | @ Roundup Grounds in Belle Fourche

The Black Hills Roundup Fireworks Show lights up the Belle Fourche sky on the evening of July 3 as part of the…

Seasonal Events | Family Friendly, Fireworks Display

SAT

JUL

4

Independence Day at Mount Rushmore

Time: 5:00 am | @ Mount Rushmore in Keystone

On July 4, the Memorial grounds will open at 5 am. Starting at 9 am, a full day of special events will…

Heritage & Culture | Family Friendly

SAT

JUL

4

Custer Patriot's Parade

Time: 10:00 am | @ Downtown Custer in Custer

Join Custer's annual Patriot's Parade as military members, emergency personnel, auxiliaries, marching units, and community participants fill downtown with a celebration of…

Seasonal Events | Family Friendly, Parade

SAT

JUL

4

Fall River Fourth of July Parade

Time: 10:00 am | @ Downtown Hot Springs in Hot Springs

The annual Fall River Fourth of July Parade travels through downtown Hot Springs as part of the community's Independence Day celebration.

Seasonal Events | Family Friendly, Parade

SAT

JUL

4

Black Hills Roundup 4th of July Parade

Time: 10:30 am | @ Downtown Belle Fourche in Belle Fourche

The Black Hills Roundup 4th of July Parade returns to Belle Fourche as the largest Independence Day parade in the Black Hills,…

Seasonal Events | Family Friendly, Parade

SAT

JUL

4

Fall River Fourth of July Show & Shine

Time: 11:00 am | @ Centenial Park in Hot Springs

Classic cars, trucks, and custom vehicles gather in Centennial Park for the annual Show & Shine.

Seasonal Events | Car Show, Family Friendly

SAT

JUL

4

Toby – A Tribute to Toby Keith

Time: 1:00 pm | @ Mr Wu's in Deadwood

Part of the Red White and Wu celebration at Mr Wu’s in Deadwood.

Live Music | Country

SAT

JUL

4

Kung Fu Lion Dancers

Time: 1:00 pm | @ Mr Wu's in Deadwood

Kung Fu Lion Dancers perform as part of the Red White and Wu celebration at Mr Wu’s in Deadwood.

Miscellaneous

SAT

JUL

4

Chris Graves – Loud American Day Drinkin' Sessions

Time: 1:00 pm | @ Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis

The Loud American Day Drinkin' Sessions return for Summer 2026 with live music every Saturday afternoon in the Jack Daniels Club Pavilion…

Live Music

SAT

JUL

4

Fall River Fourth of July Duck Race

Time: 1:00 pm | @ Centenial Park in Hot Springs

Hundreds of numbered rubber ducks race for prizes during one of Hot Springs' most beloved Independence Day traditions.

Seasonal Events | Family Friendly

SAT

JUL

4

Alex Massa w/ South Dakota Jazz Orchestra

Time: 2:45 pm | @ Main Street Square in Rapid City

Alex Massa performs with the South Dakota Jazz Orchestra at Main Street Square in downtown Rapid City. The large ensemble performance features…

Live Music | Jazz

SAT

JUL

4

Stateline Ramblers Band

Time: 5:00 pm | @ Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground in Keystone

Stateline Ramblers Band performs live as part of the Spokane Creek Summer Concert Series. The family-friendly campground concert series brings live music,…

Live Music | Bluegrass, Country

SAT

JUL

4

Rock & Rose

Time: 6:00 pm | @ Hart Ranch in Rapid City

Happy Hour begins at 6 PM. Event starts at 7 PM. Free entry.

Live Music

SAT

JUL

4

Alex Massa w/ Black Hills All Stars

Time: 7:00 pm | @ Custer Beacon in Custer

Alex Massa joins the Black Hills All Stars for a live jazz performance at the Custer Beacon. The evening performance brings together…

Live Music | Jazz

SAT

JUL

4

Tyler Bills at Crow Peak Brewing

Time: 9:00 pm | @ Crow Peak Brewing Co. in Spearfish

Tyler Bills performs live at Crow Peak Brewing in Spearfish.

Live Music | Rock

SAT

JUL

4

Fall River Fourth of July Fireworks Display

Time: 9:00 pm | @ Centenial Park in Hot Springs

Hot Springs closes out its Independence Day celebration with a community fireworks display following a full day of Fourth of July festivities.

Seasonal Events | Family Friendly, Fireworks Display

SUN

JUL

5

Camp Comfort

Time: 1:00 pm | @ Mr Wu's in Deadwood

Camp Comfort performs as part of the Red White and Wu celebration at Mr Wu’s in Deadwood.

Live Music | Rock

SUN

JUL

5

Kung Fu Lion Dancers

Time: 1:00 pm | @ Mr Wu's in Deadwood

Kung Fu Lion Dancers perform as part of the Red White and Wu celebration at Mr Wu’s in Deadwood.

Miscellaneous

SUN

JUL

5

Deadwood Alive Performance

Time: 1:00 pm | @ Mr Wu's in Deadwood

Deadwood Alive performers appear as part of the Red White and Wu celebration at Mr Wu’s in Deadwood.

Theater & Performing Arts | Theater/Drama