Rock legend David Lee Roth will be bringing his high-octane energy and iconic Van Halen hits to the 2026 Sturgis Buffalo Chip festival in South Dakota on August 7, 2026.

Roth is slated to headline the first official day of the rally, which runs from August 7 till the 16th, and is expected to perform a slew of his most infamous hits.

“David Lee Roth said in an interview once that he sells smiles for a living, and we do the exact same thing at the Chip, so this feels like a match made in rock ‘n’ roll heaven,” shares Rod Woodruff, CEO of Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “Opening the rally with an unforgettable show from Diamond Dave playing his biggest Van Halen hits will keep smiles permanently plastered on faces all through the Rally, and probably longer!”

The festival will include concerts, charity rides, custom bike shows, stunts, racing, women’s events and more. Previously announced performers include Lainey Wilson and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Tickets for the festival are on sale now at BuffaloChip.com, where visitors can also find the full event lineup.

Source: RTT Music Hews