What about free concerts?? Summer is right around the corner but we’re always ready to rock in Boise.
Lucky for you, Boise’s music scene doesn’t slow down when it gets hot, it just moves outdoors. Whether you're grooving downtown at Alive After Five or heading for the hills at Bogus Basin, there's a seat (or a lawn) with your name on it!!
Here’s all the shows rolling around Boise this summer:
Outlaw Field
Outlaw Field is Boise’s premier outdoor concert venue nestled in the Idaho Botanical Garden. Bike, walk, skate, or carpool if you’re able to. Parking is limited, but the Greenbelt will get you there and back again!
May 29: Khruangbin + John Carroll Kirby (funk/new age soul)
May 30: The Black Keys + Hermanos Gutierrez (blues rock/garage rock/indie)
June 1: Goose (jam rock/improvisational indie)
June 17: Earth, Wind & Fire (funk/soul/disco)
June 29: Modest Mouse (indie/alt rock/post punk)
July 1: Charley Crockett (country/blues/rock)
July 2: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band (country/jazz/folk)
July 8: Lake Street Dive (pop/soul/indie rock)
July 23: Alison Krauss & Union Station + Jerry Douglas (bluegrass/folk/country)
August 7: Sam Barber (country/folk/rock)
August 14: The Head and the Heart with Wilderado + Ingrid Andress (indie folk/folk rock)
August 27: Chicago (rock/jazz fusion/pop)
August 29: Cypress Hill + Atmosphere with Lupe Fiasco + The Pharcyde (hip hop/alt rap)
Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden. Credit Arianna Kharizz.
SPONSORED BY KOENIG DISTILLERY
Silo Saturdays are back!
Spend your Saturday sipping a cocktail, listening to live music, and soaking up the Sunnyslope views at Koenig Distillery.
Silo Saturdays are every Saturday from 12–6pm through Labor Day, featuring craft cocktails from Craft Lounge, rotating food trucks, live music, and beautiful orchard views.
It’s one of the best weekend hangs in the valley, and we’ve got a little something to make it even better.
From Boise readers get a BOGO tasting! Buy one tasting, get one free when you show this ad (in your email, no screenshots!) to your server at Koenig Distillery. This offer is valid May 30–June 8 only.
Head to Koenig Distillery for a chill afternoon of drinks, food, music, and sunshine. No reservation required, just good company and great views.
Tuesday’s on the Creek is a free summer concert series held at Indian Creek Plaza from 6-9pm every Tuesday! There’s also happy hour from 5-7pm. Be sure to check out the vendors at the Farm to Fork Market as well!
May 27: Crossroads (rock hits)
June 3: The Junebugs (pop/rock)
June 10: Eli Howard & The Greater Good (country/rock/americana)
June 10: Jesse Dayne & The Sagebrush Drifters (honky tonk/country)
June 17: Rob Leines (outlaw country/southern rock)
June 17: Ace Monroe (american rock n roll)
June 24: The Coffis Brothers (rootsy rock n roll)
June 24: Brad Parsons (americana/rock)
July 1: Bon Bon Vivant (rock/jazz)
July 8: The Sweet Lillies (americana/bluegrass)
July 15: Cruz Contreras and The Black Lillies (americana/country)
July 22: Jeremy McComb (90’s country)
July 22: Audio Moonshine (rock/alt country)
July 29: Reb + The Good News (funk pop/world soul)
August 5: Olivia Harms & The Roadrunners (western honky tonk)
Tuesday's on the Creek. Credit Indian Creek Plaza.
Alive After 5
Alive After 5 is Boise’s longest running free outdoor summer concert series produced annually by Downtown Boise Foundation starting on June 18th. Every Wednesday from 5-8pm, The Grove Plaza fills up with music and good people. Both local openers and national and touring bands are coming to the stage this summer!!
June 18: Dug + Tater Patch (folk/bluegrass/strings)
June 25: Cat Clyde + Brand New Companion (indie/art rock)
July 2: YARN + Bread and Circus (indie/boogie rock)
July 9: Mitchum Yacoub + Lobo Lara (soul/funk/cumbia)
July 16: Afrosonics + Unity (blues/funk)
July 23: Glitterfox + Red Caroline (americana/grunge/dance)
July 30: Boot Juice + Surf Green Machine (cosmic rock/alt indie rock)
Alive After 5. Credit Downtown Boise.
JUMP, Jam, and Jive
JUMP, Jam, and Jive is returning to the JUMP Park for a free summer concert series every other Tuesday starting June 3rd. It kicks off at 6pm and all ages are welcome. Tacos San Mateo will offer an exciting selection of food items available for purchase. Beer and wine will also be available and Belong Co. will be bringing ice cream!
June 3: Bill Coffey & His Cash Money Cousins + Boise Rock School (country/soul/rock)
June 17: Emily Stanton Band + Boise Rock School (r&b/soul/funk/rock)
July 1: Country Club + Idaho Songwriters Association (western swing/honky tonk)
July 15: Bernie Reilly Band + Idaho Songwriters Association (rock/funk/jazz/blues)
July 29: Brook Faulk & The Family Corvidae + Idaho Songwriters Association (90’s country/country rock)
August 12: Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats + Boise Hive (progressive psychobilly)
August 26: Rebecca Scott + Boise Hive (folk rock)
SPONSORED BY IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Great Garden Escape kicks off June 5!
Great Garden Escape is back on Thursday nights at Idaho Botanical Garden. The summer concert series brings you live local music, plus local food and drink vendors, and picnic-perfect garden vibes. This year, Great Garden Escape will take place in two acts:
Act I: Chasing the Sun – Thursdays in June (June 5, 12, 19, 26)
Act II: Breathe In, Bloom Out – Late Summer Thursdays (August 28, September 4, 18, 25)
The series kicks off on Thursday, June 5 with dreamy indie pop tunes from Sove the Second and soda floats from Float & Chill.
It’s one of Boise’s best summer traditions. Check out the schedule and grab your tickets now!
Big Al’s patio in Meridian will have live music every Friday and Saturday starting at 7pm. This is another free concert series and there’s arcade games to play after. Come hungry, watch, and play cause these shows are sure to leave you satisfied… until next weekend!
June 6: Boise Blue Sky Band (country/modern rock)
June 7: Phil ‘N The Blanks (dance rock/country rock)
June 13: Bounty Hunters (blues rock)
June 14: Red Light Challenge (pop rock/dance rock)
June 20: January Baker (country)
June 21: The Noteables (swing/jazz)
June 27: Soul Patch (roots rock)
June 28: Steady Rush (acoustic pop)
July 4: American Tradition (classic country)
July 5: Off The Record (pop punk)
July 11: Almost Famous (variety/party)
July 12: Casio Dreams (80s tribute)
July 18: Cole Brooks Band (country)
July 19: The Main Event (rock/soul/funk/country)
July 25: Gina Browning Band (country/rock/soul)
July 26: Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude (country rock)
August 1: Ben Breiding Band (country)
August 2: Kill-A-Brew (rock)
August 8: Sam Henry Band (country)
August 9: Sean Hatton Band (country rock)
August 15: Sweet Briar Band (country)
August 16: The MiXx (funk/soul)
August 22: Heath Owens Band (country)
August 23: Shon Sanders Band (country)
August 29: Shot Glass (country)
August 30: Allegedly A Band (rock)
September 5: Layne Bowen (country)
September 6: Dark Desert Highway (eagles tribute)
Silo Saturdays at Koenig Distillery
Silo Saturdays are happening at Koenig Distillery every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They're open from 12-6pm on Saturday. This gorgeous vineyard setting is perfect for golden hour tunes and happy tastings by the silos!!
May 31: Wesley George (reggae/folk/rock)
June 7: Wade Graves (pop/jazz/country/rock)
June 14: Jordan Shaw (90s country/gospel)
June 21: Olivia Frost (indie country/folk)
June 28: Camille Hugo (vintage folk/classic pop)
July 5: James Gang Band (classic rock/funk)
July 12: Jordan Shaw (90s country/gospel)
July 19: Jac Sound (indie folk/acoustic)
July 26: Spencer Batt (folk/rock)
August 2: Wade Graves (pop/jazz/country/rock)
August 9: Jordan Shaw (90s country/gospel)
August 16: Spencer Batt (folk/rock)
August 23: Olivia Frost (indie country/folk)
August 30: Tim Nave (experimental folk)
Silo Saturdays. Credit Koenig Distillery.
Great Garden Escape
Take a Great Garden Escape at the Idaho Botanical Garden starting on June 5th at 6pm. Tix are $15 for non-member adults, $10 for member adults, $5 for kids ages 4-12, and free under three. Free parking is also included. Bring your blanket, sit back, and let the music carry you through the night!
June 5: Sove the Second (indie pop/glowing melodies)
June 12: Bread and Circus (boogie rock)
June 19: Mungo (cool/experimental/musically magnetic)
June 26: Boise Straight Ahead (brass/strings)
August 28: Turtle Poppers (bluegrass)
September 4: Hillfolk Noir (soul/grit meets groove)
September 16: Ryan Curtis (americana)
September 25: Elevator Operator (indie/lyrical introspection)
Great Garden Escape. Credit Idaho Botanical Garden.
Kleiner Park
Kleiner Park in Meridian is having a free concert series every other Friday night in their Bandshell from 7-9pm. Kanak Attack will be on site at 6:30pm nightly with picnic food. Come ready to dance, or just listen to the music.
June 6: Dark Desert Highway (eagles tribute band)
June 20: Push2Play (danceable covers)
July 18: Orale (latin/funk)
August 1: Stef & The Groove (rock/funk/blues)
August 15: Redstone (classic rock)
All are welcome to have a good time!
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain will be lighting up Bogus Basin starting on July 5th from 2-6pm on the lawn. It’s free and all are welcome, even the kids!! Soak in the sunshine and enjoy the view from up above. Word on the mountain is… it’s gonna be sweet!
July 5th: The Fjord People + Small Paul + High Step Society (funk/indie/jazz)
July 19th: The Other Room There + McKenna Esteb + BabyJake (dream pop/soul rock)
August 2nd: Brand New Companion + Mungo + The Gold Souls (americana/funk)
August 16th: Mattravers•Bell + Ryan Curtis + Jeff Crosby (alt country/psych rock)
August 30th: Red Caroline + Mondo Pondo + Kendra Morris (grunge/funk/soul)
The Open Air Summer Concert Series is happening at Ste Chapelle Winery starting on Father’s Day (if you missed the first show on Mother’s Day!) Tix are $40 and include a complimentary glass of wine. You can also now purchase a season pass for $175.
June 15: Summer Groove Band (groove/hits)
July 19: Dave Nudo Band (country/southern rock)
August 16: Hit Machine (lots of good songs)
September 13: Petty Theft (tom petty tribute band)
It’s fun and family friendly!!
Silo Saturdays. Credit Ste Chapelle Winery.
Western Idaho Fair
The Western Idaho Fair is turning up the volume with some great shows to soundtrack your summer! It’s free with fair admission and all are welcome to come along!
August 18: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (classic rock/hard rock/blues)
August 19: Daughtry (post grunge/alt rock)
August 20: Jake Owen (country/country pop)
August 21: The All-American Rejects (pop punk/alt rock/emo)
August 22: Wynonna Judd (country/soul/gospel)
Who doesn’t love a good fair??
Boise Music Festival
Boise Music Festival is happening at Expo Idaho on Saturday, June 21st from 10am-10pm. It’s gonna be a full day of dancing, food, drinks, cornhole, and more!! Tix are $33 for general admission or $44.44 for a carnival pass, which gives you access to all the rides.
June 21: Tyler Hubbard + Flo Rida + Luke Grimes + Sir Mix-A-Lot + Neon Trees + Jonah Marais (country/rap/earth country/hip hop/indie/alt/a little bit of everything)
+ tons of local artists!
Pitbull at Boise Music Fest in 2022. Credit Boise Music Fest.
Eagle Concert Series
The Eagle Concert Series will be happening from 6:30-9pm in front of the Eagle Public Library featuring local talent. The perfect place to unwind and support local artists!!
May 29: The Jeff Engelbert Band (blues rock/americana)
June 26: Sam Henry (folk rock)
July 31: The Noteables (jazz)
August 28: Orale! (latin/cumbia)
Ford Idaho Center
The Ford Idaho Center in Nampa is bringing the heat to this summer with more than a few noteworthy shows. Tell your mom, tell her friends, tell your friends. It’s about to be the best summer ever.
May 30: HARDY (country/country rock)
June 5: Ivan Cornejo (alt/indie/rock)
June 12: Scottie McCreery + Matt Stell + HunterGirl + Chase Wright (country/country pop)
June 17: Tylor & the Train Robbers (roots country/americana)
June 18: Billy Dean Benefit Concert (country/folk)
June 19: Josh Garrett Band (blues/blues rock)
June 20: Straightaway punk rock)
June 21: Almost Famous (dance/rock/country)
June 26: Cody Jinks (outlaw/southern rock)
July 18: Treaty Oak Revival (red dirt country)
July 19: Keith Urban (country/country rock)
July 22: CAAMP + Whitney (folk/indie rock)
July 26: Slightly Stoopid (reggae rock/funk/punk)
July 27: The Red Clay Strays (southern rock/rockabilly)
August 1: Dierks Bentley (country/bluegrass)
August 6: My Morning Jacket "is" On + MELT (psych rock/indie)
August 7: Old Dominion + Ernest + Redferrin (country)
August 9: “Weird Al” Yankovic (comedy parody rock)
August 15: Glass Animals (indie pop/psych pop)
August 17: Mt. Joy (indie rock/folk)
August 23: Riley Green + Ella Langley + Mike Ryan + Preston Cooper (country)
August 24: $UICIDEBOY$ + Night Lovell + Germ + Joeyy (hip hop/trap)
August 26: Blues Traveler + Gin Blossoms + Spin Doctors (blues/jam)
August 28: TOTO + Christopher Cross (soft rock/pop rock)
The Neighborhood Concert Series is back again this summer on Wednesday’s from 6-9pm at a bunch of different parks around the valley It's free and all are welcome. Support local small artists and tell everyone you know!!
June 11: Sunset Park
June 25: Phillippi Park
July 9: Memorial Park
July 23: Cottonwood Park
August 6: Shoshone Park
August 13: Manitou Park
Wanna beat the heat?
Here’s a list of indoor venues where you can cool down:
