Journey to Perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Rock legends will take the stage at the iconic annual event in August 2026.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Journey, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, has announced they will be performing at the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. The band will take the stage at the event's Full Throttle Saloon on August 11, 2026, as part of the rally's lineup of musical acts.

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 bikers and enthusiasts each year. Journey's performance at the rally will give the band exposure to a massive audience of motorcycle and rock music fans.

The details

Journey, known for hits like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Faithfully," will be one of many high-profile acts performing at the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Other artists scheduled to appear include Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Megadeth, Collective Soul, Rob Zombie, and Lainey Wilson. The band's performance will take place at the rally's Full Throttle Saloon venue.

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

The players

Journey

A rock band inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, known for hit songs like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Faithfully".

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

One of the largest and most iconic motorcycle events in the world, held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota.

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What’s next

Journey will be on the road with their Final Frontier tour, which kicks off on February 28, 2026 in Hershey, Pennsylvania and wraps up on July 2, 2026 in Laredo, Texas, before their Sturgis Motorcycle Rally performance.

The takeaway

Journey's performance at the iconic Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will give the legendary rock band exposure to a massive audience of motorcycle enthusiasts and cement their status as one of the premier live acts in rock music.