2025 Sturgis Rally Concerts & Entertainment Lineup So Far
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Blow through the gates of the Buffalo Chip four whole days before the festival’s official rally kickoff date to nab your favorite camp spot, watch the festival spring to life and rock out to nightly concerts from Big Skillet on the Bikini Beach Stage!
The Chip kicks off the historic 85th Sturgis Rally the right way with a parade of motorcycles, the Star-Spangled Banner, The Rally Roar, and entertainment from ZZ Top and the 2025 Sturgis Battle of the Bands winner. The kickoff party is when our fuse of anticipation finally touches the powder keg.
Be One of Only 100 Riders to Join the Parade
At 5 p.m. you can line up at the CrossRoads to join hundreds of bikers* to parade through the Chip’s legendary amphitheater for the kickoff. The parade starts at 6 p.m.
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Calling all Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers! That Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top, is returning to The Best Party Anywhere®! They’re Bad, and they’re coming to rock the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff. These classic rock megastars bring their legendary raunchy blues rock boogie to the Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, and you’ll want to make sure you and your Cheap Sunglasses are close by when they do.
Experience the next generation of rock 'n' roll as STIL RUNNIN fires up the stage during the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff Party™ on Friday, Aug. 1. Distilled in Colorado and aged to perfection on the road, this band rose to the top to win the opening slot for the legendary ZZ Top during the third annual Sturgis Battle of the Bands. With viral hits and a sound that's been described as “Greta Van Fleet on moonshine,” STIL RUNNIN is ready to set the tone for an unforgettable nine days of concerts during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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 most intense events you’ll ever witness. You hear it when their fists make contact. And when they go down, they hit the floor so hard you feel it, too. Whether you're watching from the ringside VIP section or up on your feet, you won't want to miss this modern-day gladiator combat, Buffalo Chip style.
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 band in history, the singer of more than 100 KISS hits is bringing you some of the most popular hits during the Best Party Anywhere.
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 in.
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.
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 before Five Finger Death Punch.
Savor sounds as sweet as a Colorado Peach as you get tastes classic rock, blues and punk with this female-dominated four piece on Monday, Aug. 4 ahead of Citizen Soldier and Five Finger Death Punch. Hailing from Grand Junction, Colorado, Peach Street Revival will bring you a rockin’ performance of their original songs and covers some of the greats like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, Queen, and others!
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.
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 Stage ahead of Jason Aldean on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
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!”
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 hits, Ross now sets his sights on U.S. audiences.
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has always been a magnet for daredevils. In 2025, the Chip continues that tradition by doubling the danger for twice the thrills. Join your friends in the amphitheater for two days of insane record breaking stunts Wednesday, Aug. 6 before Nickelback and Thursday, Aug. 7 before Marilyn Manson.
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 from One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1. This isn’t just another concert—it’s an experience, a reckoning, a rite of passage.
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 the soundtrack of the 2000s with one of rock’s most enduring bands!
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.”
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. 9, and the roar will be deafening.
Scotty Hasting is a Purple Heart recipient, Army veteran, and rising country artist whose journey from the battlefield to the stage is as powerful as his music. After surviving ten gunshot wounds in Afghanistan, Hasting found healing through music, picking up a guitar for the first time in 2020. Hasting has shared the stage with icons like Lee Brice and Dolly Parton, and continues to use his voice to inspire others. Don't miss him on the Wolfman Jack stage on Tuesday, Aug. 5 ahead of Buckcherry and Jason Aldean!
Singer-songwriter Cordell Winter makes his Buffalo Chip debut Friday, Aug. 8 ahead of performances from Hinder and Stone Temple Pilots. Combining charismatic rock ‘n’ roll with mystic folk lyricism, Cordell Winter blends a rebellious spirit, poetic lyrics and enigmatic performances that have resonated deeply with audiences all over the nation. Winter’s stage presence and rebellious counterculture flavor transcend the digital realm, offering a genuine connection that only a live concert can provide.
Meet Cody Lee Meece, a one-of-a-kind, self-taught guitar master and eclectic singer-songwriter from Eubank, Kentucky. The only label that fits? Original. With a style he dubs “Raunchy Tonk,” Cody blends influences from Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix to Waylon Jennings and Roger Miller, delivering a dynamic mix of bone-chilling vulnerability, endearing stage banter, and 10-foot-tall honky tonk rock. Backed by his powerhouse band, The Poor Excuses comprised of Daniel Stroud (bass), Logan Henry (pedal steel), and Severn Edmondson (drums), Cody is set to bring the heat when they open for STIL RUNNIN and ZZ Top on Friday, Aug. 1 on the legendary Wolfman Jack Stage.
Can’t get enough? Catch encore performances as Cody provides the soundtrack to the chaos with multiple shows at Camp Zero throughout the week.
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 ahead of Pop Evil!
As the winner of the inaugural Sturgis Battle of the Bands in 2023, Goodfire beat out 11 incredible bands all vying for gig the Chip! This hard rock quintet hails from Rapid City, SD and is heavily influenced by the grunge and post-grunge movements of the ‘90s and 2000s. Whether it’s their hard-hitting originals or familiar covers, Goodfire gives it 110% to any crowd wanting to let off some steam with some solid rock!
Bring your appetite, because Big Skillet is cookin’ up a crock full of concerts at the Chip that you’ll never be able to get enough of. Party down with great classic rock, R&B, blues, funk and modern country when this Missouri-based band gets the night started on the Wolfman Jack stage on Saturday, Aug. 9. Get a taste of what they're cookin' throughout the week at Bikini Beach before the main course.
Get ready for an explosive rock show as Cönaxx brings their electrifying sound to the Buffalo Chip stage for the first time! Hailing from Lafayette, CO, this powerhouse band blends classic rock, metal, funk, thrash, and psychedelic influences into a genre-smashing experience that hits straight to the soul. Known for their high-energy sets and wild range from James Brown to Pantera, Cönaxx has lit up legendary stages alongside icons like Warrant and Quiet Riot. They’ll be closing out an unforgettable Daredevil Wednesday at Bikini Beach the only way they know how - loud, bold, and all-out rocking.
What would happen if two of the greatest rock bands of all time got together for a Whole Lotta Love and an Eruption? Their baby would be tribute mashup Van Zeppelin, that’s what. Experience all your favorite Led Zeppelin and Van Halen songs, delivered with all the soul of the originals when Van Zeppelin takes to the (enter stage and date). Don’t miss this Unchained classic rock experience that will leave you feeling like you're on a Stairway to Heaven. They'll also serenade the Bikini Beach Bike Show on Wednesday, Aug. 6!
Bumpin’ beats, original remixes and masterful mashups of your favorite songs will have you dancing your asses off until the wee hours of the morning thanks to DJ Hulio. This mix master will be keeping your party going nightly by performing high-octane live sets throughout the festival at Club Chip between and after shows on the main stage.
On the Big Engine Bar Stage, the bands bring the rock, and the master of ceremonies brings the roll. Stage emcee Tumbleweed keeps the party going between stage performances, letting the fun move in whatever direction the wind takes him. Watch or participate in a variety of crazy contests and events he hosts including Biker Bar Games, Buffalo Chip Fan Fest and many others.
It often takes the entire year before all the variables fall into place.
But the process always starts by listening to requests from fans like you.
Planning is currently underway, and lots of you have been asking about bands and listing ones you’d ride across the country naked in a blizzard to see perform.
The following is a list of 25 bands that fans like you have put on the Chip’s radar. Are these the bands you’d go nuts to see join the Sturgis Buffalo Chip lineup?
Want to be the first to find out what Sturgis Rally concerts and entertainment will be rocking the Chip in 2025? Be sure to sign up for the Sturgis Rider® Newsletter to get the announcements before anyone else. And if there’s a band you’re dying to see, click “Request a Band” and shoot us their name in the comments section on that page!
Wish you could transport yourself to August so you could be surrounded by all your favorite Buffalo Chip bands? The Chip’s 2025 Lineup playlist on Spotify is no time machine, but it’s the next best thing. Crank it at home, in your garage, on your bike, or anywhere you’d like to start a party!
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