2020 Season Cancelled
We are extremely disappointed to report that Summer Nights has been cancelled for 2020. We were recently notified that Special Event…
Summer Nights is a weekly concert series that runs every Thursday evening from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It was established by the 2007 Leadership Rapid City class and has entertained Downtown Rapid City since 2008. Our board is made up of anywhere between 9 – 17 volunteer board members who you will find in red staff shirts on the street each event night. We also have a number of volunteer organizations that fill the needs that are required in order to pull off this fantastic event for Rapid City. Summer Nights is funded by the many fantastic sponsors as well as through beverage sales. All proceeds of the event are donated back to the event volunteer organizations or used to support the equipment and financial needs to prepare for future years.
Summer Nights is a FREE event for all ages. Come join the fun! There’s no better way to experience the vibrant nightlife of Rapid City, SD!
The event occurs every Thursday during the Summer with Happy Hour running from 5:00pm – 6:00pm and the entertainment from 6:00pm – 9:00pm in the heart of downtown Rapid City, SD.
Come Join Us for a Great Night of Music, Food, Beer, and Fun Activities for the Entire Family!
If you would like to apply to be a volunteer or vendor at Summer Nights, please fill out the appropriate forms through the links below.
Have a question? Check out our FAQ page or contact us if you have any other questions, comments, or concerns.
Make sure to check out our current schedule, browse our photo gallery, or enjoy videos of past events.
Brandon Jones is a fun, exciting entertainer with powerful vocals and a phenomenal group of musicians backing him. As a group they like to have fun bouncing around different genres of music, while still making everything seem a little country.
32 Below takes no breaks, period! Performing over 120 shows a year, barnstorming the nation with an infectious, rock’n country sound delivered via non-stop three-hour sets.
Described as a mix of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Alabama, Jägertown energizes crowds with their fresh, rockn’ country sound at festivals across the country.
Dirty Word is a talented group of accomplished performers that have been giving jaw dropping performances for just under two (2) decades.
Tripwire is an energetic, multi-genre band based in the upper-midwest.
Band Website | Sponsor Website
The band fuses country music with other influences, such as funk and soul, and they do it very well.
Zeona Road is a sibling trio from the Great Plains of South Dakota, recently nominated for Best New Artist in the Rocky Mountain CMA Awards.
Their North-Meets-South approach to music allows them to smoothly bridge the gap between Country and Rock.
Minnesota’s premier 90’s cover band. All the hits from one of the best decades of music ever.
A high energy honky tonk trio based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
Band Website | Sponsor Website
Local Rapid City band that will light up the crowd with their soulful energy.
Rough Cuts album, “Western Abyss” is officially nominated in the 2020 Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards! We are thrilled!
Band Website | Sponsor Website
A mix of seasoned musicians working to do something different than what they have done in the past and a fresh young talent you get Brianna Helbling & the Outsiders.
Band Website | Sponsor Website
High-energy, multi-faceted band from the Black Hills of South Dakota
We are extremely disappointed to report that Summer Nights has been cancelled for 2020. We were recently notified that Special Event…
The entire world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in recent weeks the state of South Dakota and our community has…
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Outer Vibe put on a great show on the Pepsi Stage for Week 13 at Summer Nights, sponsored by AARP…
Zeona Road put on a great show on the Pepsi Stage for Week 12 at Summer Nights, sponsored by the…
Crash Wagon put on a great show on the Pepsi Stage for Week 11 at Summer Nights, sponsored by Harley…
Love Summer Nights & downtown RC!
music food friends beverages
just love going to get out enjoy the bands and the party
☆☆☆☆☆ Great time to get outa the house and listen to locals.