Collective Soul to Headline Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The popular 90s rock band will perform at the Buffalo Chip on August 13th.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Collective Soul, the Georgia-based rock group known for hits like "Shine" and "December", has been announced as the August 13th headliner at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally's Buffalo Chip venue. The band has sold over 15 million albums and scored seven number one singles over their decades-long career.

Why it matters

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the largest and most famous motorcycle events in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of riders and enthusiasts to the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota each August. Securing a popular legacy rock act like Collective Soul as a headliner is a major coup for the Buffalo Chip, which aims to provide world-class entertainment for rally attendees.

The details

Collective Soul will take the stage at the Buffalo Chip on August 13th as part of the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally lineup. The band joins other acts already announced for the event, including Lainey Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Megadeth, and David Lee Roth. Passes for the Buffalo Chip can be reserved on the venue's website.

  • Collective Soul will perform at the Buffalo Chip on August 13, 2026.
  • The 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will take place in August.

The players

Collective Soul

A popular American rock band that has sold over 15 million albums and scored seven number one singles over their decades-long career.

Buffalo Chip

The premier entertainment venue for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, hosting world-class musical acts and other events.

Rod Woodruff

The CEO of the Buffalo Chip.

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What they’re saying

“Collective Soul is a band that everyone can enjoy.”

— Rod Woodruff, CEO, Buffalo Chip (dakotanewsnetwork.com)

What’s next

Passes for the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the Buffalo Chip events can be reserved on the venue's website.

The takeaway

Securing a popular legacy rock act like Collective Soul as a headliner is a major coup for the Buffalo Chip, demonstrating the event's continued ability to attract world-class entertainment for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.