The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has been rolling out 2026 concert announcements since not-too-long after the final 2025 concert. Here's a look at the full lineup for 2026.
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Photos from Nickelback, Gene Simmons and Saliva shows at Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Photos from a trio of shows that were part of the full week of concerts at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Saliva
A large crowd turned out for Saliva at Buffalo Chip.
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Saliva rocked the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Saliva
Saliva rocked the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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Saliva plays at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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The Buffalo Chip crowd cheers on Saliva.
Saliva
Saliva rocked the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Saliva
Saliva plays at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Saliva
Saliva frontman Bobby Amaru sings on the Buffalo Chip stage.
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A couple has their photo taken at the Saliva concert.
Saliva
Saliva plays at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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The crowd at the Saliva show.
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Crowd members take photos and video of Saliva.
Gene Simmons Band
Gene Simmons, right, and Jason Walker of the Gene Simmons Band rock the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Gene Simmons Band
Later in the show Gene Simmons pulled a fan up on stage.
Leg kick
Rockin' out.
Fan with phone
A fan takes a brief livestream of the Gene Simmons Band performance.
Crowd at Gene Simmons Band
A large crowd turned out for the Gene Simmons Band.
Simmons and Woods
Gene Simmons, left, and bassist Brent Woods perform.
Jason Walker
Gene Simmons Band guitarist Jason Walker sings on the Buffalo Chip stage.
Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons of KISS (and much more) fame brought his Gene Simmons Band to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Taking it all in
Gene Simmons takes it all on at the start of the show.
The Gene Simmons Band rocked the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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Guitarist Jason Walker of the Gene Simmons Band plays at Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Horns up
Many a rock 'n roll devil horns were thrown up during the show.
Simmons and Walker
Gene Simmons, right, and bandmate Jason Walker perform on Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
The best party anywhere
Gene Simmons Band plays at "The Best Party Anywhere!"
Hand out
Gene Simmons of KISS (and much more) fame brought his Gene Simmons Band to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Crowd
A raucous, engaged crowd cheered on the Gene Simmons Band at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Arms wide open
Gene Simmons hypes up the crowd.
Crowd at Buffalo Chip
The crowd at Gene Simmons Band.
Gene Simmons and crowd
Thousands gathered at the Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3 to watch the Gene Simmons Band.
Nickelback
Throngs of concert-goers piled into the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Wednesday, Aug. 6 for Nickelback's first Sturgis performance in nearly 20 years.
Nickelback
Nickelback has over 50 million records sold, 22 million monthly Spotify listeners, and recognition from Billboard as one of the most successfu…
Nickelback
The rock band Nickelback played some of its most well-known hits, including "Photograph" and "Rockstar" and "Animals."
Nickelback
Throngs of concert-goers piled into the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Wednesday, Aug. 6 for Nickelback's first Sturgis performance in nearly 20 years.
A large crowd came out for Nickelback at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the 85th rally.
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