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
Jul 10 – 12
64 events across the Black Hills
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Live Music
Fri
Jul
10
5:00 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
The Rapid City Punk Rock Family Reunion celebrates 40 years of punk rock in Rapid City with three days of live music, reunions, and community at 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife. Tonight’s lineup: Slap…
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Fri
Jul
10
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
Jul
10
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
Jul
10
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
Jul
10
6:00 PM
The Lodge at Deadwood · Deadwood
Las Vegas performers Dayna and Aaron Tully bring their acoustic duo to the Black Hills with an evening of classic rock, country favorites, audience requests, and vocal harmonies. While both perform…
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Fri
Jul
10
7:00 PM
Custer Beacon · Custer
The Wilt Brothers Band returns to The Custer Beacon for an evening of classic country dance music. Members of the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame, the band is a longtime regional favorite…
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Fri
Jul
10
7:00 PM
VFW POST 1273 · Rapid city
Brook Pridemore returns to Rapid City for a folk punk show at VFW Post 1273 with Hemlock Chaser, Isolated South, and Sour Girls. The all-ages show brings antifolk, guttergrass, punk, and local music…
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Fri
Jul
10
8:00 PM
Deadwood Tobacco Co. and Cigar Bar · Deadwood
Late-night blues jam featuring festival artists.
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Jul 11 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Sat Jul 11 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Fri
Jul
10
8:00 PM
Midnight Star · Deadwood
Black Hills musician Terrence, performing as Bittersweet, brings an acoustic rock show spanning The Beatles to the Foo Fighters with influences from classic rock, blues, grunge, and metal.
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Jul 11 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sat Jul 11 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fri
Jul
10
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
StereoTrip 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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Fri
Jul
10
9:00 PM
Saloon No. 10 · Deadwood
The Old No. 5’s are a rock and roll trio from Kansas City, Missouri, blending blues, rock, roots, and Americana. They perform well-known classics alongside original music that has defined the band’s…
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm, Sun Jul 12 9:00 pm
Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm, Sun Jul 12 9:00 pm
Fri
Jul
10
9:00 PM
Sat
Jul
11
11:00 AM
Landmark Hotel & Casino · Deadwood
Nashville-based vocalist Angela Easley brings a rich, soulful blues sound shaped by classic Southern influences. Her Billboard chart-topping blues recordings and nationally recognized festival…
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Sat
Jul
11
11:00 AM
Celebrity Hotel & Casino · Deadwood
Joe Waters is a versatile multi-instrumentalist whose performances blend blues, Americana, folk, and funk into a soulful live experience. The 2024 International Blues Challenge winner performs on…
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Sat
Jul
11
11:00 AM
Saloon No. 10 · Deadwood
Born and raised in the Black Hills, Johnny Hastings has become one of the region’s most expressive guitarists, blending traditional blues with Americana and roots music. After reuniting with…
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Sat
Jul
11
11:00 AM
Deadwood Mountain Grand · Deadwood
At just 17 years old, Bodhi Linde has already established himself as one of the Black Hills’ most promising young musicians. His performances draw from blues, jazz, western swing, and country…
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Sat
Jul
11
12:00 PM
Scott Jacobs Art Gallery · Deadwood
Erica Brown, widely known as Colorado’s Queen of the Blues, is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter based in Denver. Born in Sikeston, Missouri, she has built an illustrious career sharing stages…
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Sat
Jul
11
12:00 PM
Deadwood Tobacco Co. and Cigar Bar · Deadwood
Award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Hector Anchondo has spent more than two decades building a reputation as one of the Midwest’s leading blues artists. Influenced by blues, bluegrass…
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Sat
Jul
11
12:00 PM
Tin Lizzie · Deadwood
Brandon Sprague has earned a reputation as one of the Black Hills’ premier blues performers, combining decades of experience with a soulful, guitar-driven sound. Known for sharing stages with…
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Sat
Jul
11
12:00 PM
Deadwood Elks Lodge · Deadwood
The Tyler Bills Trio blends hook-driven blues with roots rock influences, creating high-energy performances built on strong songwriting and skilled musicianship. Based in the Black Hills, the trio…
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Sat
Jul
11
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
Jul
11
3:30 PM
No Bad Days Campground · Rapid City
Spend a summer afternoon with live music from Ryan Merwin performing country favorites, acoustic classics, and familiar songs in a relaxed outdoor setting at No Bad Days Campground.
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Sat
Jul
11
5:00 PM
Outlaw Square -Deadwood · Deadwood
Experience an unforgettable night of blues in the heart of historic Deadwood. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, three incredible artists take the stage-bringing together rising talent, soulful…
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Sat
Jul
11
5:00 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
The Rapid City Punk Rock Family Reunion celebrates 40 years of punk rock in Rapid City with three days of live music, reunions, and community at 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife. Tonight’s lineup…
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Sat
Jul
11
5:00 PM
Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground · Keystone
BW Buzz performs live as part of the Spokane Creek Summer Concert Series. The family-friendly campground concert series brings live music, cold drinks, food, and summer atmosphere to Spokane Creek…
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Sat
Jul
11
5:30 PM
Uplifted Winery · Rapid City
Las Vegas performers Dayna and Aaron Tully bring their acoustic duo to the Black Hills with an evening of classic rock, country favorites, audience requests, and vocal harmonies. While both perform…
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Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
BIN 605 Wine Beer & Tapas Bar · Rapid City
Sip some wine, enjoy great food, and hear local-turned-Nashville artist Tiffany Johnson perform live at BIN 605 Wine Beer & Tapas Bar.
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Sat
Jul
11
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
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Crow Peak Brewing Co. · Spearfish
Molasses Flood brings a blend of Americana, folk, blues, and jam-inspired performances to Crow Peak Brewing Co. for an evening of live music.
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Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill · Rapid CIty
Two Shay 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
Jul
11
7:00 PM
Centennial Park · Hot Springs
Ivory performs live in Hot Springs as part of the Rockin’ Riverside Summer Concert Series at Centennial Park. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy live music along the riverfront.
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Sat
Jul
11
7:00 PM
The Gaslight Dining Saloon · Rockerville
Live music at The Gaslight Dining Saloon.
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Sat
Jul
11
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
High Rise 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
Jul
12
10:00 AM
SpringHill Suites – Deadwood · Deadwood
The Blues Brunch doors open at 10:00 am, music will start at 10:30
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Sun
Jul
12
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
Jul
12
3:00 PM
Kickstands · Sturgis
Classic country favorites, dancing, and live music with The Wilt Brothers Band.
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Sun
Jul
12
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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Sun
Jul
12
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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Sun
Jul
12
7:00 PM
Homestake Opera House · Lead
Tyler Bills performs original songs along with favorite covers during an evening of live music at the Historic Homestake Opera House. Enjoy an intimate performance from the Black Hills musician in…
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Theater & Stage
Fri
Jul
10
7:00 PM
Wild Bill Bar and Dance Hall · Deadwood
Sinsational Cabaret: A Titillating Spectacle in Deadwood! Step into a world of sultry glamour and untamed allure at Sinsational Cabaret—Deadwood’s hottest, most tantalizing live show! This 75 minute…
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Additional Showtimes:
Fri Jul 10 9:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 7:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm
Fri Jul 10 9:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 7:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm
Fri
Jul
10
7:30 PM
Theater 605 (Black Hills Playhouse) · Custer
It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence … if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of…
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Jul 11 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Sun Jul 12 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sat Jul 11 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Sun Jul 12 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sat
Jul
11
2:00 PM
The Matthews · Spearfish
Local students perform Aladdin.
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Jul 11 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Sat Jul 11 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Sun
Jul
12
2:00 PM
“All grown-ups were once children… but only a few of them remember it.” Flutter Productions invites you to rediscover wonder, imagination, and the joy of seeing through the eyes of a child with…
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Art Exhibitions
Wed
Jul
1
11:00 AM
Lost Cabin Beer Garden (Hill City · HIll City
Susan Drey will have her artwork exhibited at the Lost Cabin Beer Garden in Hill City through the month of July. Her art work features many local sights, wildlife, nature and more recently dancers…
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Fri
Jul
10
5:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Celebrate the opening of Confluence: Black Hills Perspectives featuring work by twelve artists from across the Black Hills. Meet the artists and explore the exhibition during this free public…
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Sat
Jul
11
3:00 PM
Racing Magpie · Rapid City
Celebrate art, community, and creativity at Racing Magpie with an artist market, hands-on art activities, open mic performances, food, and free limited-edition merchandise while supplies last.
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Comedy
Fri
Jul
10
7:00 PM
Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment · Rapid City
Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment presents an evening of live radio-style theater featuring classic scripts, live performers, and old-fashioned storytelling. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 at…
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Fri
Jul
10
7:00 PM
Wild Bill Bar and Dance Hall · Deadwood
Sinsational Cabaret: A Titillating Spectacle in Deadwood! Step into a world of sultry glamour and untamed allure at Sinsational Cabaret—Deadwood’s hottest, most tantalizing live show! This 75 minute…
[more]
Additional Showtimes:
Fri Jul 10 9:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 7:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm
Fri Jul 10 9:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 7:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm
Club & Nightlife
Fri
Jul
10
6:00 PM
Landmark Hotel & Casino · Deadwood
Exclusive VIP festival experience for eligible ticket holders.
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Sat
Jul
11
8:00 PM
The Box Elder Events Center · Box Elder
TYNAN brings the Tynan Time Tour to The Box Elder Events Center for a night built around high-energy bass music and genre-driven sound design. Known for blending technical production with…
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Dance
Fri
Jul
10
7:00 PM
Wild Bill Bar and Dance Hall · Deadwood
Sinsational Cabaret: A Titillating Spectacle in Deadwood! Step into a world of sultry glamour and untamed allure at Sinsational Cabaret—Deadwood’s hottest, most tantalizing live show! This 75 minute…
[more]
Additional Showtimes:
Fri Jul 10 9:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 7:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm
Fri Jul 10 9:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 7:00 pm, Sat Jul 11 9:00 pm
Seasonal & Special Events
Sat
Jul
11
9:00 AM
Lead Main Street · Lead
Neutrino Day JULY 11, 2026 Where Science & Fun Collide South Dakota’s largest FREE science festival features interactive hands-on science, art, speakers, entertainment, and virtual reality, along…
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Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
It’s a WHITE TRASH BASH at Sallys in the Valley! Saturday, July 11th • 6pm We’re talking full-on redneck theme night: backyard energy, questionable fashion choices, and the kind of vibes where…
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Film
Sat
Jul
11
3:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Watch Episode 1 of “Who the F*** Wants to Play in Rapid City, SD?”, a documentary series exploring Rapid City’s punk rock scene of the 1980s and 1990s. Produced by Jack Batchelder, the screening at…
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Bingo
Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Custer Beacon · Custer
Musical Bingo combines name-that-song trivia with classic bingo gameplay at The Custer Beacon. Follow along on a digital bingo card while the DJ spins familiar hits for a chance to win gift cards…
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Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
It’s a WHITE TRASH BASH at Sallys in the Valley! Saturday, July 11th • 6pm We’re talking full-on redneck theme night: backyard energy, questionable fashion choices, and the kind of vibes where…
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DJ
Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
It’s a WHITE TRASH BASH at Sallys in the Valley! Saturday, July 11th • 6pm We’re talking full-on redneck theme night: backyard energy, questionable fashion choices, and the kind of vibes where…
[more]
Heritage & Culture
Sat
Jul
11
9:00 AM
Lead Main Street · Lead
Neutrino Day JULY 11, 2026 Where Science & Fun Collide South Dakota’s largest FREE science festival features interactive hands-on science, art, speakers, entertainment, and virtual reality, along…
[more]
Literature/Books
Sat
Jul
11
2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble · Rapid City
Meet acclaimed South Dakota photographer and author Paul Horsted, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, LIFE, Reader’s Digest, USA Today, Smithsonian, and South Dakota Magazine. Horsted has…
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Miscellaneous
Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
It’s a WHITE TRASH BASH at Sallys in the Valley! Saturday, July 11th • 6pm We’re talking full-on redneck theme night: backyard energy, questionable fashion choices, and the kind of vibes where…
[more]
Trivia
Sat
Jul
11
6:00 PM
Sally O'Malley's · Rapid City
It’s a WHITE TRASH BASH at Sallys in the Valley! Saturday, July 11th • 6pm We’re talking full-on redneck theme night: backyard energy, questionable fashion choices, and the kind of vibes where…
[more]
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