Black Hills Events this Weekend
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 28 – 30
24 events across the Black Hills
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Live Music
Fri
Aug
28
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
28
6:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Step up, speak out, and share your voice! It’s time to perform! Join us for an evening of expression, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, Open Mic…
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Fri
Aug
28
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Evonne Evans 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
28
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Chris Graves 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
28
7:00 PM
The 44 Lounge & Casino · Sturgis
Abbey Leach performs a solo set at The 44 Lounge & Casino in Sturgis.
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Fri
Aug
28
7:00 PM
Central States Fair Grandstand · Rapid City
Billy Currington performs at the Central States Fair Grandstand in Rapid City as part of the Black Hills Energy Concert Series during the 2026 Central States Fair.
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Fri
Aug
28
7:00 PM
Custer Beacon · Custer
The BW Buzz Band returns with an evening of western swing, jazz, and classic American roots music. Featuring Donnie Williams, Bobby Humphries, Tommy Wilt, Fred Gonzar, and Dean Cecil, the band…
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Fri
Aug
28
9:00 PM
Sat
Aug
29
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
29
5:30 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
🎶 Rusty Rierson Returns to the 707 Sports Bar 🎶 FREE SHOW • Saturday August 29 • 5:30PM Get ready for a night of country, oldies, originals, and comedy with Rusty Rierson live in the 707…
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Sat
Aug
29
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
29
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
Camp Comfort 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…
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Sun
Aug
30
2:00 PM
1881 Courthouse Museum · Custer
Part of the Custer Summer Music Series on the 1881 Courthouse Museum lawn.
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Sun
Aug
30
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Tanner Johns 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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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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Sat
Aug
29
5:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Undone is a photographic exhibition by Minot State University artist Ryan Stander that confronts profound and often unseen realities of bodily and health trauma. In 2022, Stander was diagnosed with a…
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Comedy
Fri
Aug
28
7:30 PM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Derek Luna is hitting the road with serious momentum. After spending a decade in Los Angeles, Derek performed at the legendary Comedy Store and hosted his own show at the Hollywood Improv. Now…
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Aug 29 7:30 pm
Sat Aug 29 7:30 pm
Sat
Aug
29
7:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Second Chance Comedy presents We’re All Doing Great and Other Lies, a stand-up show about life’s chaos. The lineup tackles the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious realities of mental health…
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Film
Sat
Aug
29
6:00 PM
The Journey Museum · Rapid City
Celebrate mountain biking through inspiring films and community at the Journey Museum. Part of the Love the Outdoors Series. Admission is free.
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Festivals
Fri
Aug
28
5:00 PM
Katmandu Campground · Sturgis
KatmanDoozie – Friday Friday night at KatmanDoozie kicks off at 5 p.m. with a lineup rooted in storytelling, folk traditions, and Black Hills musicianship. Power-folk trio The Black Asters opens the…
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Sat
Aug
29
2:00 PM
Katmandu Campground · Sturgis
KatmanDoozie – Saturday Saturday Music begins at 2 p.m. with folk-rock songwriter Chris Graves, followed by the country-blues stomp of Buckskin Cult. Black Hills guitar standout Johnny Hastings Trio…
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Sat
Aug
29
5:00 PM
Main Street Square · Rapid City
Downtown Rapid City closes out summer at Main Street Square with live music by Jessica Loobey, local food trucks, shopping, and activities available for purchase. General admission is free. Optional…
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Miscellaneous
Sat
Aug
29
9:00 AM
AFL-CIO Labor Temple · Rapid City
The 1st Annual Punk Rock Garage Sale & Record Swap is a two-day benefit for the Friday Meals provided at Memorial Park. Shop or swap records, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, reel-to-reel recordings…
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Open Mic
Fri
Aug
28
6:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Step up, speak out, and share your voice! It’s time to perform! Join us for an evening of expression, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, Open Mic…
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