South Dakota events in November 2026
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Goosebumps The Musical (The Premiere Playhouse)
Halloween musical based on the R.L. Stine series.
SDSO FALL CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
Experience the vitality and brilliance of the Dakota String Quartet in an intimate setting, as they create an extraordinary program that will illuminate the mind and heart on this Sunday afternoon. \n
South Dakota vs. Mount Marty (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Mount Marty, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
South Dakota vs. York University (Neb.) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. York University (Neb.), 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
The Tuesday Shed: all-ages jazz jam
Monthly jazz jam, house band 6 p.m. then open jam until 8 p.m.
An Evening Of Alton Brown
Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits,” and “spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down…
South Dakota vs. Northern Kentucky (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Northern Kentucky, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Trivia + Live Music: Married... with Children Meets Modern Family
Trivia night with live music, 6 p.m. at The Social bar.
STATE100: Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Classic film screening.
Free First Friday (Free Admission 5-8 p.m.)
Join us for Free First Friday to explore our Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center at no cost. Each first Friday of the month, you can experience over 100 amazing exhibits and eight art galleries full of fun and beauty! \n
Levitt UpClose: The Two Tracks
Indoor intimate concert with Americana quartet The Two Tracks; opener Fairy Blue. Tickets $35-$40. Levitt's free summer concert season ended Sept 12, 2026; 2027 lineup not yet announced (performer submissions open this fall).
South Dakota State vs. Briar Cliff (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, 8:30 p.m. (central time; subject to change).
South Dakota vs. UTRGV (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. UTRGV, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Black Hills State vs. Chadron State (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Black Hills State University vs. Chadron State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Fargo Force
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Fargo Force at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Saturday 7th November 2026 in Sioux Falls...
South Dakota vs. Cal State Fullerton (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Cal State Fullerton, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Augustana vs. Bellevue (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Bellevue, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern State vs. Chadron State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Chadron State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Artist Speaker Series: Grant Recipient Q&A
Free panel for artists at the DSU Community Room.
South Dakota vs. Houston Christian (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Houston Christian, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Rapid City Rush vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters
ECHL hockey home game. 7:05 p.m. MT.
South Dakota State vs. Valparaiso (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game (central time; subject to change).
Circle Mirror Transformation
Play by Annie Baker.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Parody stage show.
Sioux Falls Listens: Economic Development
City of Sioux Falls community engagement session, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Black Hills State vs. Minot State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Minot State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Elvis in Concert with Anthony Shore
Elvis tribute concert.
Rapid City Rush vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters
ECHL hockey home game. Friday the 13th night, 7:05 p.m. MT.
Augustana vs. Wayne State (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Augustana University vs. Wayne State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Black Hills State vs. UMary (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. UMary, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Mountain West Beer Festival
80+ breweries, 200+ beers/seltzers/NA drinks in Rushmore Hall. Adult $66.50, non-sampling $30, VIP $92.50.
Northern State vs. Jamestown (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Northern State University vs. Jamestown, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
STATE100: Barbie (2023)
Film screening Nov 14-15.
Sioux Falls vs. Concordia-St. Paul (football)
NAIA football home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
South Dakota vs. Northern Iowa (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, University of South Dakota vs. Northern Iowa, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
The Comedy Room: Ira Ford live
Monthly stand-up comedy night at the brewery, 7 p.m., $20.
South Dakota vs. Doane (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Doane, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
South Dakota vs. Idaho State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Idaho State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
South Dakota State vs. Mayville State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, 7 p.m. (central time; subject to change).
Live & Local: Fellowship Jazz Center & Nathan Hults
An Evening of Gratitude: jazz and storytelling by Sioux Empire artists.
STATE100: Nope (2022)
Film screenings Nov 19 and 21.
Augustana vs. Black Hills State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Black Hills State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Improv Falls (November)
Monthly improv comedy show, 8 p.m.
Midtown Coffee Radio Hour
Live radio-hour show of skits, songs and storytelling.
Northern State vs. Black Hills State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Black Hills State, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Windy City Bulls
NBA G League home game (2026-27 schedule; times per team site).
Sioux Falls vs. Chadron State (men's basketball)
NAIA men's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Chadron State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Augustana vs. Chadron State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Chadron State, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Augustana vs. Crown College (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Crown College, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Dakota State vs. Bellevue (Neb.) (men's basketball)
NAIA men's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Bellevue (Neb.), 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Dakota State vs. Bellevue (Neb.) (women's basketball)
NAIA women's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Bellevue (Neb.), 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Dakota State vs. TBA (football)
NAIA football home game, Dakota State University vs. TBA.
Dakota State vs. TBA (volleyball)
NAIA volleyball home game, Dakota State University vs. TBA.
Northern State vs. South Dakota Mines (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. South Dakota Mines, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Windy City Bulls
NBA G League home game (2026-27 schedule; times per team site).
Sioux Falls vs. Black Hills State (men's basketball)
NAIA men's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Black Hills State, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
South Dakota State vs. Indiana State (football)
NCAA Division I FCS football home game (Military Appreciation + Senior Day, 2 p.m.).
South Dakota vs. Nebraska Wesleyan (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Nebraska Wesleyan, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Augustana vs. Wayne State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Wayne State, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Augustana vs. Wayne State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Wayne State, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Christmas at the Capitol
Holiday display at the Capitol.
Rapid City Rush vs. Allen Americans
ECHL hockey home game. 7:05 p.m. MT series opener.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Cleveland Charge
NBA G League home game (2026-27 schedule; times per team site).
South Dakota State vs. Abilene Christian (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game (central time; subject to change).
South Dakota vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern State vs. Chadron State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Chadron State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Parade of Lights (Sioux Falls)
34th annual, 6–7:30 p.m.
Rapid City Rush vs. Allen Americans
ECHL hockey home game. Black Friday game.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Wisconsin Herd
NBA G League home game (2026-27 schedule; times per team site).
South Dakota vs. Clarke (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Clarke, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern State vs. Sioux Falls (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Sioux Falls, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern State vs. Sioux Falls (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Sioux Falls, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Saturday 28th November 2026 in Sioux Falls...
Winter Market
Discover the enchanting Winter Market at Main Street Square in Downtown Rapid City! This free event, running from 1:00-5:00 p.m., kicks off the...
Winter Market & Festival of Lights Parade
Winter market with parade at 6 p.m.
Augustana vs. Northern State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Northern State, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Dakota State vs. Morningside (Iowa) (men's basketball)
NAIA men's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Morningside (Iowa), 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Wisconsin Herd
NBA G League home game (2026-27 schedule; times per team site).
South Dakota vs. Montana State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Montana State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).