Aug
21
Sports
Arena Cross & Freestyle MotoX
Fri, Aug 21 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $89
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Rapid City Events: Summit Arena & Sports
Live events, concerts, sports, theatre and unforgettable tours — handpicked, city by city.
Rapid City's calendar is led by sports, with our listings tracking 64 sporting events — well over two-thirds of the total — across 82 events.
Summit Arena at The Monument is by far the busiest venue in our data, hosting Rush hockey, touring concerts and the venue's Barnett Fieldhouse and Fine Arts Theatre spaces. Central States Fair Grandstand Arena hosts rodeo and fair events, while Black Hills Speedway adds motorsports.
The gateway city to South Dakota's Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, Rapid City's calendar centers on its single major civic arena complex.
Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.
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Aug
22
Other
Demolition Derby
Sat, Aug 22 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $87
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Aug
23
Sports
Range Days Rodeo
Sun, Aug 23 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $87
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Aug
24
Other
Sip & Saddle Wine Tasting
Mon, Aug 24 · 4:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $65
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Aug
24
Sports
Range Days Rodeo
Mon, Aug 24 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $87
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Aug
25
Other
Sip & Saddle Wine Tasting
Tue, Aug 25 · 4:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $65
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Aug
25
Sports
Range Days Rodeo
Tue, Aug 25 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $87
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Aug
26
Sports
PRCA Xtreme Broncs Finals
Wed, Aug 26 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $138
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Aug
27
Concerts
Jo Dee Messina
Thu, Aug 27 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $121
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Aug
28
Concerts
Billy Currington
Fri, Aug 28 · 7:00 PM
Central States Fair - Grandstand Arena
From $118
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Things to do in Rapid City — your questions answered
What events are happening in Rapid City?
There are 82+ upcoming events listed in Rapid City, including 64 sports, 9 concerts and 7 other. Browse the full Rapid City events calendar to filter by date and category.
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