music &
festivals
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
Garden Cityโs music venues range from the raucous to the intimate โ thereโs truly something here for all types of music lovers. The city regularly attracts big-name musicians and performing artists from all over the world. On any given night, you can catch a jazz session, two-step to country music, or rock out to a guitar solo.
The Farm
Welcome to The Farm, Boise’s vibrant dance destination inspired by the thriving country dance community. Whether you’re new to dancing or a seasoned pro, The Farm offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can groove to the music and connect with fellow dancers. Join us for Two Step, Tango, Country Swing, and Line Dancing nights, and experience the joy of social dancing at its best. Come on over, and let’s dance the night away at The Farm. It’s where the dance floor comes alive!
SAPPHIRE ROOM
This Riverside Hotel stalwart is the go-to spot for intimate live music. Every September through spring, the Sapphire Room brings national acts and local favorites to the stage โ on any given night, youโll hear jazz, blues, operettas, and more. Or, crank up the nostalgia with the Vintage Movie Night Series and settle back with classics like โGooniesโ and โElf.โ
THE SANDBAR PATIO GRILL
The Sandbar picks up where the Sapphire Room leaves off in the spring, bringing a wide range of music styles to this outdoor bar on the Riverside Hotel property. Youโll be treated to a great view of the river while enjoying Idaho wines, specialty cocktails, and talented musicians.
Visual Arts Collective
The Visual Arts Collective, or VAC, offers a showcase for performing arts, contemporary arts, and cultural programs. Youโll find a constantly rotating selection of carefully curated interactive art experiences, including concerts by artists as varied as Jason Isbell, Yo La Tengo, and local favorites Dark Swallows and Sun Blood Stories.
Heritage
Heritage Social Bar, Grill, and Boise’s newest revitalized music venue.
REVOLUTION
Comedians, national touring bands, competitions โ they all grace the stage at Revolution. Large enough to support major acts but small enough to still feel intimate, this space can hold 2,200 people and includes a VIP lounge.
SOMEWHERE BAR
Somewhere Barsโ passion is to offer our family a chance to relax and network outside their home with like-minded individuals at a shared place they all appreciate. This fostering, community mindset in turn has a positive effect on overall community here in the Treasure Valley โ and even further.
COILED WINES
Known for its award-winning Idaho wines and its focus on community, Coiled Wines is now home toย Lalaโs Jazz — a weekly series of live performances every Friday night. The tasting room transforms into an intimate jazz lounge where candlelight, clinking glasses, and world-class wine set the mood.ย Lalaโs Jazzย brings the best of local, regional, and international talent to Garden City. Pair a glass of Rizza with the rhythm, and youโve got a Friday tradition thatโs as stylish, soulful, and unexpected as Coiled Wines itself.
BOISE MUSIC FEST
This massive one-day music festival attracts thousands of people to Garden City every summer to see acts like Pit Bill, Tone Loc, and about 50 local artists across multiple stages. Youโll hear everything from rock to hip hop, country to acoustic. But thereโs more than music here! Check out the carnival rides, food vendors, and activities for kids.
WESTERN IDAHO FAIR
The Western Idaho Fair boasts a summery mix of time-honored fair events (4-H competitions, bake offs, fried indulgences) with intoxicating fun for the whole family (big-name concerts and a hopping fairway). Itโs no wonder this is the biggest, most well-attended fair in Idaho!