Journey to Perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

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Journey has announced they will be performing at the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 11. The band is set to take the stage at the event's Full Throttle Saloon as part of the annual 10-day motorcycle festival, which also features performances from other rock acts like Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Why it matters

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the largest and most iconic motorcycle events in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of riders and enthusiasts each year. Journey's performance at the rally will help bring their music to a new audience of motorcycle fans and further cement the band's status as rock legends.

The details

Journey will be performing at the Full Throttle Saloon, one of the main venues for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, on August 11. The band is currently on their "Final Frontier" tour, which has been announced as their farewell tour. The Sturgis show will be part of that tour, which kicks off on February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania and wraps up on July 2 in Laredo, Texas.

• The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place from August 7-16, 2026.
• Journey will perform at the Full Throttle Saloon on August 11, 2026.

What’s next

Journey will be on the road with their "Final Frontier" tour, which kicks off on February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania and wraps up on July 2 in Laredo, Texas, before their performance at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 11.