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Rapid City Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Rapid City, SD, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Rapid City throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Rapid City events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Rapid City Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Rapid City
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 64
- Jun2420267:30 PMWedCOMEDYWeird Al YankovicSummit Arena at The Monument • 11000 seatsSummit Arena at The Monument
57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 286Select Seats - Jul3020267:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKHigh DemandLuke BryanSummit Arena at The Monument • 11000 seatsSummit Arena at The Monument57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 359Select Seats
- Aug0120267:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventGoo Goo DollsSummit Arena at The Monument • 11000 seatsSummit Arena at The Monument57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 242Select Seats
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriMotorcycleArena Cross & Freestyle MotoXArena Cross & Freestyle MotoXCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $6928 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2220267:00 PMSatOTHERWeekend EventDemolition DerbyCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $6816 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2320267:00 PMSunRODEOWeekend EventRange Days RodeoCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $6816 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2420264:00 PMMonOTHERBest ValueSip & Saddle Wine TastingCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $5112 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2420267:00 PMMonRODEORange Days RodeoCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $6816 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2520264:00 PMTueOTHERBest ValueSip & Saddle Wine TastingCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $5112 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2520267:00 PMTueRODEORange Days RodeoCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $6816 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2620267:00 PMWedPRCA Xtreme Broncs FinalsCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $1054 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2720267:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKJo Dee MessinaCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $80Avg. price ~ $9622 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2820267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKBilly CurringtonCentral States Fair - Grandstand Arena57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, US57701, 800 San Francisco St. Rapid City, SD, USFrom $78Avg. price ~ $9924 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep052026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventSouth Dakota Mines Hardrockers vs. Southwest Baptist BearcatsO'Harra Stadium57701, 561 E St Joseph St Rapid City, SD, US57701, 561 E St Joseph St Rapid City, SD, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $534 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep0820267:00 PMTueRELIGIOUSBest ValueThe Collingsworth FamilyPerforming Arts Center of Rapid City57701, 601 Columbus St Rapid City, SD, US57701, 601 Columbus St Rapid City, SD, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $6724 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKThe Rock Orchestra By CandlelightFine Arts Theatre at The Monument57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road North Rapid City, SD, US57701, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road North Rapid City, SD, USFrom $90Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 30Select Seats
- Sep122026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventSouth Dakota Mines Hardrockers vs. Colorado Mesa MavericksO'Harra Stadium57701, 561 E St Joseph St Rapid City, SD, US57701, 561 E St Joseph St Rapid City, SD, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $534 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep12202612:00 PMSatTruckWeekend EventMonster X TourBlack Hills Speedway57703, 2467 Jolly Ln Rapid City, SD, US57703, 2467 Jolly Ln Rapid City, SD, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6610 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep1220267:00 PMSatTruckWeekend EventMonster X TourBlack Hills Speedway57703, 2467 Jolly Ln Rapid City, SD, US57703, 2467 Jolly Ln Rapid City, SD, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6610 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKThe TakesThe Park - Rapid City57702, 707 Mountain View Road Rapid City, SD, US57702, 707 Mountain View Road Rapid City, SD, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $526 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Rapid City Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
This Month
Events in June 2026
July
Events in July 2026
August
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Rapid City events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Rapid City. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Rapid City venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Black Hills Speedway
Rapid City, SD
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 2
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Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
Rapid City, SD
Arena
Upcoming Events: 10
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Fine Arts Theatre at The Monument
Rapid City, SD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
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Ice Arena at The Monument
Rapid City, SD
Arena
Upcoming Events: 35
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O'Harra Stadium
Rapid City, SD
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 5
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Performing Arts Center of Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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Summit Arena at The Monument
Rapid City, SD
Arena
Upcoming Events: 4
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The Park - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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04 Center
Austin, TX
Arena
Upcoming Events: 25
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1015 Folsom Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 12
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11:11
El Paso, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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118 North
Wayne, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
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11th Street Cowboy Bar
Bandera, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 30
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1720
Los Angeles, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 16
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1846 Farms
Latrobe, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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185 King Street
Brevard, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
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1876 SC-284
Abbeville, SC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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1884 Lounge
Memphis, TN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
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Rapid City venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Rapid City right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Rapid City rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Rapid City?
Yeah — Rapid City doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Rapid City?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Rapid City, SD. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
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