Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) returns to the Buffalo Chip for round 2 on Saturday, Aug. 2! Get ready for a night of raw, unfiltered action as 10 hard-hitting bouts light up the legendary amphitheater. The fight card is still under wraps, but anything can happen—and anyone might show up. Last year, BKFC part owner Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance and took in the sights after the final bell. This isn’t just another night of fights—it’s one of the…
Find out more »If the name alone doesn’t make your mouth water, the music will—Saliva hits the Buffalo Chip main stage for the first time ever on Sunday, Aug. 3. They’ll be spitting out early 2000s rock staples like “Click Click Boom,” “Ladies and Gentlemen,” and more right before KISS’ Gene Simmons takes over the mic. It’s the kind of night that’ll hit your nostalgia button and rock your system in the best way. Show up early, grab a spot and soak it…
Find out more »Wanna rock and roll all nite and party every day? You better KISS your other plans goodbye because the frontman of the “world’s ultimate rock band”, KISS, will light up the Sturgis Rally on Sunday, Aug. 3. KISS may have called it quits but Gene Simmons is far from done. The man with the tongue, the writer or co-writer of 105 KISS songs that sold more than 100 million albums and earned more Gold Album Record Awards than any American…
Find out more »Ride and rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the biz during the 18th annual Legends Ride presented by Progressive! The Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride is the heart of the motorcycle community in one big ride, raising charity funds for several area charities. The Ride that Rocks has hosted bikers from all over the world, including some of the biggest names in social media, television and streaming broadcasts, movies, music, motorcycling, and political leadership. Buffalo Chip…
Find out more »Prepare to be pummeled by a merciless mixture of fierce metallic grooves and aggressively catchy melodies when Five Finger Death Punch returns to annihilate the Buffalo Chip audience during the 85th anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Las Vegas heavy metallers will bring an adrenaline-packed evening to a climax from the legendary Wolfman Jack Stage on Monday, Aug. 4.
Find out more »Citizen Soldier are all about fighting the good fight by combatting the rotten parts of life with high voltage rock ‘n’ roll weaponry. Born in 2016 when frontman Jake Segura penned their first lyrics from a psychiatric hospital, the band presents an accessible message wrapped in melodic, face-melting hard rock. It’s an experience that provides a group music therapy dynamic to everyone in attendance. Catch them live at the Buffalo Chip for the first time ever on Monday, Aug. 4…
Find out more »The Best Party Anywhere® is getting a little rowdier with three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year and Grammy nominee Jason Aldean on the 85th Annual Sturgis Rally lineup on Tuesday, Aug. 5! With 28 no. 1 singles, 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, he’s sure to light up the night with chart-topping country-rock hits like “My Kinda Party,” “Big Green Tractor,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” “She’s Country,” “Try That In A Small Town,” and much more.
Find out more »If you are lookin’ to get “Lit Up”, it’s hard to find a better band to do the job than Buffalo Chip house band Buckcherry. This band has yet to let you down because they know what the party wants and boy, do they deliver! Buckcherry will be coming at you with the crushing chords and familiar refrains of songs like “Crazy B****”, as well as tracks from their latest album, “Vol. 10”, when they take to the Wolfman Jack…
Find out more »One of Nashville’s most promising singer-songwriter-performers, Josh Ross, will bring his brand of unconventional country-rock to the Chip for the first time ever for the 85th Anniversary Sturgis Rally. Drawing influence spanning from Guns N’ Roses to Steve Earle, Ross pairs a dark, mellow blast of modern country rock with a warm vocal rasp, heart-on-his-sleeve writing and addictive hooks that respect no borders – genre or otherwise. A Canadian Country Music Association Breakthrough Artist of the Year with five Platinum…
Find out more »Hey, hey, you wanna see a rockstar? Then get ready for one of the top-requested bands when Nickelback returns to the Buffalo Chip stage for the first time in 20 years—where they once recorded a live album packed with tracks like “Animals,” “Savin’ Me,” “Someday” and more. This night will have you screaming, “This is How You Remind Me of a damn good time!”
Find out more »Marilyn Manson – Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 If you’ve been craving something new, well—“This is the New Sh**.” Prepare for a show that will shake the very foundation of the Sturgis Rally! For the first time ever, Marilyn Manson is bringing his spectacle to the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling®. Give yourself over as the Antichrist Superstar himself baptizes you in a torrent of gothic grooves like “The Dope Show,”“Personal Jesus,”“Tainted Love,” and “The Beautiful People”—as well as blistering new tracks…
Find out more »Get ready for a night of hard-hitting rock anthems and unforgettable energy as multi-platinum powerhouse Hinder takes the stage on Friday, Aug. 8! With a career spanning nearly two decades, these chart-topping hitmakers exploded onto the scene with Extreme Behavior, featuring the iconic smash Lips of an Angel. Known for their crossover success and arena-ready sound, Hinder has toured with legends like Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe—and now they’re bringing the fire to the Chip. Don’t miss your chance to scream the lyrics and relive…
Find out more »Your goosebumps will have goosebumps when 8x platinum-selling act Stone Temple Pilots brings you the blend of crunching riffs, candied melodies and psychedelic flair that made you fall in love with STP in the ‘90s. Sing along to signature hits like “Plush,” “Creep,” “Big Empty,” “Vasoline,” “Interstate Love Song,” and “Big Bang Baby,” as well as tracks from their most recent sonic adventure “Perdida.”
Find out more »Krysten Knievel proudly carries on the legacy of 100% Pure American Entertainment with a powerful voice and unstoppable energy. Daughter of stunt legend Robbie Knievel and granddaughter of Evel Knievel, Krysten blazes her own trail through music and live appearances. She’s performed the national anthem on major stages, from NBA playoffs to Monster Jam, and now fronts a high-octane band that delivers action-packed rock shows across the country. Don’t miss her on Aug. 9 on the Wolfman Jack main stage…
Find out more »No one wants to go home after 10 days at The Best Party Anywhere®. So, we’re sending you off with one last poppin’ performance before it’s a Rally Wrap with Pop Evil! You’ll feel like waking up for a night of hard-hitting rock jams that’ll go off like a powder keg the second the first note cuts through the warm August air. These fan favorites will wake the lions of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip one last time on Saturday, Aug.…
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