Buffalo Chip 2026

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Big Skillet

Time: 8:00 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Big Skillet opens the Buffalo Chip's Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff with a mix of classic rock, R&B, blues, funk, and modern country.

Live Music | Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Funk, R & B

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New Damage

Time: 9:00 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

New Damage, winner of the 2026 Sturgis Battle of the Bands, brings hard rock, grunge, metal, and alternative energy to the Wolfman…

Live Music | Metal, Rock

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7

David Lee Roth

Time: 10:00 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

David Lee Roth returns to the Buffalo Chip's Wolfman Jack Main Stage for the first time in two decades to headline the…

Live Music | Classic Rock, Rock

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8

Megadeth

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Heavy metal legends Megadeth headline the Wolfman Jack Main Stage during the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Live Music | Metal

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9

New Damage

Time: 7:00 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

New Damage returns to the Buffalo Chip for another Rally Week performance after winning the 2026 Sturgis Battle of the Bands.

Live Music | Metal, Rock

SUN

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9

Hairball

Time: 8:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Hairball delivers an arena-sized tribute to the biggest rock hits of the 1980s with costumes, pyrotechnics, and classic songs.

Live Music | Classic Rock, Rock

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9

YUNGBLUD

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

International rock star YUNGBLUD headlines the Buffalo Chip with his explosive live show.

Live Music | Rock

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10

P.O.D.

Time: 8:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

P.O.D. brings its signature blend of hard rock and alternative music to Rally Week.

Live Music | Rock

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10

Skillet

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Skillet makes its Buffalo Chip debut with a high-energy rock performance.

Live Music | Rock

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Cordell Winter

Time: 7:05 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Cordell Winter opens the evening with a blend of rock, folk, and Americana.

Live Music | Folk, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

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Lynyrd Skynyrd

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Lynyrd Skynyrd returns with Southern rock classics including Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird.

Live Music | Classic Rock, Rock

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12

Halestorm

Time: 8:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Grammy-winning rock band Halestorm brings its powerful live show to the Buffalo Chip.

Live Music | Rock

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12

Lainey Wilson

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Lainey Wilson makes her Sturgis Rally debut with her Bell Bottom Country sound.

Live Music | Country

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13

STIL RUNNIN

Time: 7:00 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Colorado rock band STIL RUNNIN opens Freedom Celebration Day.

Live Music | Rock

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13

Buckcherry

Time: 8:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Buckcherry returns to the Buffalo Chip with hard-hitting rock favorites.

Live Music | Rock

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13

Collective Soul

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Collective Soul performs timeless hits including Shine and December.

Live Music | Classic Rock, Rock

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14

Devon Worley Band

Time: 7:00 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

The Devon Worley Band blends country and rock with gritty guitars and powerhouse vocals.

Live Music | Country, Rock

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Fuel

Time: 8:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Fuel brings its post-grunge rock sound and biggest hits to the Buffalo Chip.

Live Music | Rock

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Drowning Pool

Time: 10:30 pm | @ Buffalo Chip in Sturgis

Drowning Pool delivers a heavy-hitting night of nu metal favorites.

Live Music | Metal