Winter has not been quiet in the performing arts department. Yet as we move out of February, the month of March promises to unleash many more options to keep the community entertained.
Across the spectrum, chances to experience theater, comedy shows, opera, Drag shows, and art exhibitions are plentiful. A taste of something for everyone is on the horizon, culminating in the five-day festival entertaining downtown Boise at the end of March.
Treefort Music Fest
Don't let the title fool you. Treefort is at its core a music festival, but for five days, festival goers have the chance to experience so much more.
Since 2012, Treefort Music Fest has been a staple come late-March in downtown Boise. While the main attraction is music, the forts extend to such disciplines as Artfort, Hackfort, Storyfort, Dragfort, Foodfort, and Filmfort, to name a few.
Over 420 bands and musicians will play across over 20 venues. Local, regional, national, and international acts are all part of this extensive lineup. Among those taking the mainstage in 2025 include: Bright Eyes, Built to Spill, The Linda Lindas, Shakey Graves, Remi Wolf, Sofi Tuckker, Reckless Kelly, and Josh Ritter.
Like camping in one venue or fort for an extended period? Go for it! How about bouncing around the city for 14 hours, fitting in all the fun? Do that, too. No matter whatever your style is for tackling Treefort, you are bound to learn about a new band or discover culture along the way.
One might even aim to sit for a bit and rest by slipping away to find entertainment from film, storytellers, podcasters, or comedians.
Treasure Valley arts: Comedy in March
Whether your taste resides in improv, standup, or sketch (or all three), March holds comedy opportunities galore.
Comedyfort runs from March 27 - 30, with headliner Rory Scovel taking the stage on March 29 at the Egyptian Theatre. Among the stacked lineup for those four days is local favorites Sophie Hughes, Jasmine Rogers, and Krystal Moore.
March starts off strong for comedy enthusiasts, with no less than four shows on March 1, and continues throughout the month.
Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series returns to stage on March 14 at the Balcony Club. Chaunté Wayans performs two sets at The Lounge at the End of the Universe on March 21. And feel free to prep for Comedyfort on March 22 with the Booze Cruise Comedy Trolley.
On stage in March
Boise Contemporary Theater is proud to bring the work of lauded Idaho playwright Samuel Hunter back to the Boise stage with A Case for the Existence of God. Previews start March 5, with performances running through March 22.
Opening March 13, Alley Repertory Theater presents Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl. This Tony Award-nominated play is a hilarious commentary on marriage, family, and the wisdom that comes with age (or not). The production features Patti O'Hara, Craig Kreiser, Jesse Bastian, Ryan Singh, Annie Bulow, Alice Thompson, and Spencer Kohler and is co-directed Buffie Main and Tiara Thompson.
Other theatrical productions to consider that open in March: Into the Woods Jr. at Treasure Valley Children's Theater, They Promised Her the Moon at Boise State University, I Hate Hamlet at Stage Coach Theater, and Drunk Shakespeare at Boise Little Theater (Black Box).
Looking to embrace more? Check out the Femme Von Follies with Obscure Orbit, Opera Idaho's production of La Traviata, and art exhibition openings at the Boise Art Museum and Poetic Tiger Gallery.
Keep tuned into what's happening around the Treasure Valley arts scene by bookmarking the Arts Boise website. Don't see your event, group, venue, or production listed? Please reach out to artsboise1@gmail.com to learn more.
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