Music | Arts Boise

Treasure Valley Music Scene

Across the valley, opportunities are abound to catch a favorite musician or band. Venues small or large, from bars to backyards to stadiums, provide audiences fantastic opportunities. With a growing population, Boise is becoming a destination, featuring local, regional, national, and international artists.

Music venues

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Exterior of arena in Boise, ID on the BSU campus. Large lettering ExtraMile, with the word Extra in white and Mile in yellow

ExtraMile Arena

Home to Boise State University's men's and women's basketball teams, ExtraMile Arena also hosts concerts throughout the year.

Ford Idaho Center

Since 1997, host of a wide variety of events, inside in the arena or the outside amphitheater. Concerts, monster truck rallies, Snake River Stampede, sports, comedians, and more are part of the entertainment at the Ford Idaho Center!

Heritage Social Club

Located off Glenwood (former home to Shorty's and Ironwood), this music venue has a capacity near 500 and hosts national and local music acts alike.

Idaho Botanical Garden (Outlaw Field)

Home to the summer music concert series, Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden is a fantastic place to experience a concert with the majestic Boise Foothills as a backdrop.

Idaho Central Arena

Located in downtown Boise, the Idaho Central Arena hosts concerts, sports, comedians, and other entertainment events.

Serving the valley since 1996 and hosts upwards of 100 events annually.

Knitting Factory

Located in downtown Boise, the Knitting Factory is host to music acts and more throughout the year.

Neurolux

Music, karaoke, burlesque, and more! A long-time Boise staple with plenty of entertainment to choose from.

The Olympic

A music venue above Mulligans in downtown Boise, The Olympic features national, regional and local bands, DJs and other events. It is a full service 21+ venue offering cocktails and beer.

Events are usually general admission with limited seating available on a first come first served basis.

Revolution Concert House

Concert house located off Glenwood in Garden City, ID.

Sapphire Room

With intimate seating for 150 guests, The Sapphire Room (located at The Riverside Hotel) is Boise's premier listening room.
Regular performances by local and touring artists, this room is the gem of local music lovers. The Sapphire Room is all ages and family friend, offering table side service with a full bar and dinner menu during every performance.

The Shredder

Treefort Music Hall

A year-round, all-ages, artist forward, state-of-the-art music and events venue in Downtown Boise, Idaho

Curated by Duck Club Entertainment

Visual Arts Collective

Performance venue in Garden City, ID. Concerts, theater, burlesque, drag shows, and much more. Visual Arts Collective is also the main stage for the Flipside Fest.

Upcoming shows

JANUARY 2025

Tank and the Bangas - The Heart, The Mind, The Soul Tour @ Shrine Social Club - January 19 at 8 p.m. - Tickets

Houndmouth @ Knitting Factory - January 21 at 7 p.m. - More info

Masta Killa @ Treefort Music Hall - January 22 at 7 p.m. - Event details

EllieMae - Acoustic set @ Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails in Star, ID - January 23 at 6 p.m.

Bobby Dee Keys Piano Bar Night @ Sidecar Bar (Meridian) - January 23 at 7 p.m.

College DJ Night @ Treefort Music Hall - January 23 at 9 p.m. - More info

Too $hort Live in Boise @ Treefort Music Hall - January 24 at 7 p.m. - Ticket info

Hannah Jones @ Shrine Social Club (Basement) - January 24 at 7 p.m. - Event details

Hand Trembler - Album Release Party @ Neurolux - January 24 at 8 p.m. - Tickets

Bernie Reilly Band's Epic Night @ O'Michaels Pub & Grill - January 25 at 8 p.m.

Música Brasileira - Katie G. & The Half Maccs Super Band @ The Sapphire Room - January 26 at 7 p.m. - Ticket info

Hillfolk Noir @ The Sapphire Room - January 29 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Lo Moon + Mylo Bybee @ Shrine Social Club - January 29 at 8 p.m. - Ticket info

Moontricks @ Treefort Music Hall - January 30 at 7 p.m. - Ticket info

Shaun Brazell: Motown Hits @ The Sapphire Room - January 30 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Innocent Man @ Treefort Music Hall - January 31 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Sun Dogs w/ Neptune Moon @ Mad Swede Downtown Brew Hall - January 31, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Tickets

FEBRUARY

Dumpster Fire, The Crawlouts, Good Year Wimps @ Neurolux - February 1 at 8 p.m. - Tickets

Andrew Chappell & The Bitterroot Revival @ Indian Creek Steakhouse in Caldwell - February 1 at 9 p.m.

EpicUnion 70's Music Tribute @ Watson's Mystery Cafe - February 2, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Ticket info

Cursive + Pile @ Shrine Social Club - February 2 at 7 p.m. - Ticket info

Bryce Vine: Motel California Tour @ Knitting Factory - February 2 at 8 p.m. - Tickets

Rock Dee House Dueling Pianos @ The Sapphire Room - February 4 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

The Motet: Love Time Tour @ Treefort Music Hall - February 7 at 7 p.m. - Ticket info

Nic & Desi: From Broadway to Hollywood @ The Sapphire Room - February 7 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Phil 'n The Blanks @ Maddie's Wine and Whiskey - February 7, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Salin @ Shrine Social Club - February 8 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Grateful ~ Dead of Winter Warmup @ Visual Arts Collective - February 8 at 8:00 p.m. - Tickets

Billy Blues Band: Dancin' with the Blues Stars @ The Sapphire Room - February 11 at 7:00 p.m. - Tickets

Crash Test Dummies @ The Egyptian Theatre - February 11 at 7:30 p.m. - Concert info

Elise Kristine - Love is in the Air @ The Sapphire Room - February 12 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony @ Treefort Music Hall - February 15 at 7 p.m. - Ticket info

SOLAS: 30 years of Celtic Music @ The Egyptian Theatre - February 16 at 5 p.m. - Tickets

Dan Costello's Annual All-Star Birthday Concert @ The Sapphire Room - February 19 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Blind Pilot @ The Egyptian Theatre - February 20 at 8 p.m. - Ticket info

Petty Fever @ The Sapphire Room - February 21 and February 22 - 7:00 p.m.

John Craigie & Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket) @ The Egyptian Theatre - February 22 at 7 p.m. - Concert details

Forty Feet Tall @ Shrine Social Club - February 22 at 7 p.m. - Tickets

Night Cap @ The Shredder - February 23 at 7 p.m. - More info

Disturbed, Three Days Grace, & Sevendust @ Ford Idaho Center - February 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Concert details

Daniel Villarreal @ Shrine Social Club - February 27 at 7 p.m. - Tickets