David Lee Roth To Rock Sturgis Rally In 2026

One of rock's most legendary lead singers is heading to South Dakota in 2026.

Former Van Halen front man David Lee Roth will take the Wolfman Jack Main Stage at the Buffalo Chip on August 7th, as part of the Sturgis Rally series.

'Diamond Dave' had four different runs fronting Van Halen. The first, and most memorable, came from 1972 to 1985, when he sang on the band's first six studio albums, including 1984, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Album Chart and gave Van Halen their only #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, 'Jump'.

In 1985, Roth launched a solo career that saw him release six studio albums, including two top tens (Eat 'Em and Smile and Skyscraper) and a #1 single on the Billboard Rock Chart, 'Just Like Paradise'.

He later reunited with Van Halen in 1996, 2001, and 2007. He was inducted with the band into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

The 2026 David Lee Roth show headlines the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff on the first official day of the rally. The event features the High Octane Bike Show, Support Bikers Moto Meetup, a grand parade, and the Rally Roar.

Passes are on sale now at www.BuffaloChip.com.

For the 2026 event, Buffalo Chip guests can experience concerts, charity rides, events, a freedom celebration, custom bike shows, stunts, women’s events, racing and more. The 2026 rally runs August 7-16 and will also include an appearance by Lynyrd Skynyrd, August 11th.

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