6 Upcoming Events & Festivals to Attend

Our summers are always full of amazing events and festivals, but here are six that you won't want to miss.

Downtown Sioux Falls Open Streets

Enjoy a pedestrian-only portion of Phillips Avenue in Downtown Sioux Falls for Open Streets on June 6. Phillips Avenue between 6th and 7th Street will be closed for traffic and open for people, creativity, and connection! There will be live music, interactive art, vendors, and more.

Not Just A "Phase" Fest

Not Just A "Phase" Fest is coming back to Sioux Falls on June 13! This growing music festival at the Sioux Falls Stadium will feature some of the iconic alternative bands from the last two decades including Taking Back Sunday, Hoobastank, Bowling for Soup, Plain White T's, and more.

Tacos & Tequila Festival

The organizers of Not Just A "Phase" Fest are also putting on the Tacos & Tequila Festival the following day on June 14 at the same location. After a surge in popularity at during last year's event, the 2025 concert lineup includes T.I., Trick Daddy, B.O.B, David Banner, and others that will all be bringing their top rap and hip-hop hits. In between performances, taste your way through delicious tacos and margaritas from a multitude of vendors.

Lallycooler Music Festival

This first-time music festival will be held July 11-12 at Great Bear Recreation Park. Country music star Sam Hunt and hip-hop legend Pitbull will be the two headliners for Lallycooler Music Festival in addition to variety of other artists throughout the two days.

Rock The Country

See Kid Rock and Nickelback in concert at another first-time festival. Rock The Country will be held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds July 18-19. This festival has a history of drawing thousands of fans to each stop around the country every year, and event organizers expect this one to be no different with fans coming from near and far to see the entire lineup of artists performing on stage.

Hot Classics Night

Classic car enthusiasts won't want to miss Nyberg's Ace 8th Annual Hot Classics Night on July 26 in Downtown Sioux Falls. Wander the streets lined with classic cars like the vintage models of Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles, and more while you enjoy live music from the nearby stage.