Boise Idaho Concerts and Entertainment Events
Make sure to bookmark this link for a fast reference to Boise Idaho concerts and entertainment events. Over the years Idaho has hosted some of the best concerts featuring acts like the Rolling Stones, Toby Keith, Elton John and Billy Joel. In addition to these prestigious concerts there have been theatrical productions like the Blue Man Group, Spamalot, Cats and Chicago that have entertained Idaho socialites. Each year there are numerous local concerts held during the summer such as Alive After Five, Gene Harris Jazz Festival and the Ste Chapelle Sunday Concert Series as well as live theater events throughout Boise and the Treasure Valley. Check back often for the latest announcements about upcoming Boise Idaho concerts and entertainment events.
Boise, Idaho has hosted some of the best concerts featuring acts like the Rolling Stones, Toby Keith, Elton John and Billy Joel. Let us know what you thought about the concert by writing a review.
Boise Philharmonic - Sounds Like Fun! Orchestra Specialists
Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy
March 13th
Leahy
Morrison Center
March 13th, 2010
A musical group of brothers and sisters, a sound, a style of music, a way of life, a volcanic explosion of talent and energy, intense emotion, and feral passion.
Manchester Orchestra
Knitting Factory
March 15h
A young indie rock band with three full album releases and several television appearances. Sharing the stage with the Manchester Orchestra will be, The Features, Biffy Clyro, and O Brother.
Primal Scream
Knitting Factory
March 19th
A quartet who takes the best Motley Crue has to offer and sums it up into one experience. Covering all genres of music, there are songs to please all ages. Defenders of the Faith will also be joining the stage.
Jason Aldean
Taco Bell Arena
March 20th
Without signs of slowing down, this contemporary country-rocker is rising through the ranks of country music.
Otep
Knitting Factory
March 23rd
Otep is known for power during their performances. They got their start after Sharon Osbourne saw one of their performances, putting them into the 2001 line up for Ozzfest. Also performing on the 23rd will beBury Your Dead, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, and Destrophy.
Twiztid
Knitting Factory
March 24th
A duo who perform a music style called horrorcore hip-hop, Twiztid performs their shows in make up, much like Insane Clown Posse and KISS. Additional performances by Blaze, Kung Fu Vampire, and Knothead.
Cold with Nonpoint
Knitting Factory
March 26th
Cold obtained their first break when Fred Durst helped them produce their first two demos. After two gold albums the band split until September of 2008. They began touring in early 2009.
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Knitting Factory
March 28th
A folk-pop artist who started his solor career in 2000 in Orange County, California. In 2006 he signed with Universal Studios resulting in having his music featured in many television programs, such as Grey's Anatomy and Rescue me.
Cats
Morrison Center
April 2nd-3rd
Fred Meyer - Broadway in Boise
CATS, the classic musical, comes to Boise, Idaho April 2-3, 2010 for two performances at the Morrison Center.
Yonder Mountain String Band
Knitting Factory
April 9th
Often touring, the Yonder Mountain String Band has a strong bluegrass and jam band fanbase. Using their label, Frog Pad Records, they have released 10albums, three of them being number 1 in the charts for bluegrass in the US.
John Tesh
Morrison Center
April 10th, 2010
With an impressive career that spans more than 25 years, John Tesh is known worldwide as a leading and respected figure in the entertainment and broadcasting industries.
Mel Tillis
Cactus Petes
April 9th-10th, 2010
Make your plans to see this CMA Awards' most coveted award winner for, "Entertainer of the Year". Plan now to attend as Mel performs for two nights only in the Gala Showroom at Cactus Petes in Jackpot, Nevada.
Night Ranger
Cactus Petes
March 12th-13th, 2010
An iconic rock band, best known for it's hit "Sister Christian" and melodic sound, Night Ranger helped define music in the 80's.
Citizen Cope
Knitting Factory
April 13th
Recently releasing an album, Citizen Cope has a had a great deal of success with his alternative rock and folk music. Many of his songs, most notably "Bullet and a Target" and "Let the Drummer Kick", have appeared on various commericals, television shows, and films.
Starship with Mickey Thomas
Cactus Petes
April 16th-17th, 2010
During the 80's, Mickey Thomas was the lead singer for Jefferson Starship. Reunited as Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, the group has been touring since 1990.
Daughtry
Idaho Center
April 23rd
Starting in 2006 this band featuring Chris Daughtry has been nominated for several awards, such as Best Rock Album. Their first single "It's Not Over", had a great deal of success in 2007, being one of the top 10 played songs in the country.
The Buddy Holly Tribute
Morrison Center
April 23rd, 2010
Remember poodle skirts? How about carhops, the twist, hula hoops and Buddy Holly? Well, the 50's aren't just a thing of the past. Today "Rave On!" Productions presents an electrifying show paying homage to rock n' roll's immortal legend - Buddy Holly.
Ani DiFranco
Knitting Factory
April 26th
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Ani DiFranco has released a great number of albums and has also won a Grammy. In addition she has also won the "Woman of Courage" award.
Sugarland
Idaho Center
May 6th
A duo of singer-songwriters who's first single hit number two on the Billboard Hot Country Charts in 2004. The duo has won several awards, two of those were from the Country Music Association for Vocal Duo of the Year.
Tanya Tucker
Cactucs Petes
May 7th - May 8th 2010
Starting as a teenager, Tanya Tucker has been in the music business for quite some time. Her style of country music is called 'Outlaw', which is a blend of country and rock elements.
NeedToBreathe
Knitting Factory
May 10th
An alternative christian rock band hailing from Seneca, SC, this group of three has had several of their songs featured on television shows and movies. Their most recent song, "Something Beautiful", is on the soundtrack to the film "When in Rome."
Nickelback
Idaho Center
May 10th
Hailing from Canada, these hard rockers have released numberous hit singles throughout their career.
Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles
Morrison Center
May 11th, 2010
Fred Meyer - Broadway in Boise - Experience BEATLEMANIA. Rain is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience, with a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960's. "Uncanny...a quartet of fine musicians in their own right...as The Beatles they triumph!" cheers the Boston Herald.
Boise Philharmonic - Casual Classics - Season Finale
Morrison Center
May 15th
A late morning concert which is shortened and much more casual. It is perfect for families and children who prefer daytime events. Maestro Robert Franz will provide commentary and interact with the audience on works performed.
Boise Philharmonic - Season Finale
Morrison Center and Swayne Auditorium
May 14th and 15th
Join the Boise Philharmonic in their final performance of the season. With guest Caroline Goulding, a young violinist who has quite a number of accomplishments, the Boise Philharmonic plans to make this evening their best production. Until next year.
Paul Revere and The Raiders
Cactus Petes
May 14th and 15th
Paul Revere and the Raiders is an American rock band that started here in Boise, Idaho. The band is best known for their smash hits Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian) Kicks (Kicks was rated #400 out of 500 by Rolling Stone magazine's of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time).
Martin Sexton
Knitting Factory
May 16th
A singer, song-writer from humble begins, Sexton has produced eight albums and won several awards. Known for his wide voice range, and occasionally beat boxing, he blends many genres of American music into his own brand of folk.
The Eagles
Idaho Center
May 18th
Six Grammy's and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are only a small fraction of the achievements the Eagles accomplished. As their Long Road out of Eden tour visits Boise, reserve your tickets to see these legends of rock live.
Celtic Woman
Morrison Center
May 21st
Celtic Woman is a musical ensemble comprising five Irish female artists and the group performs traditional Celtic tunes to modern songs. Make your plans to attend this entertaining concert at the Morrison Center on the Boise State University Campus.
You can get your tickets by calling 208-426-1110 or online at Idaho Tickets
Hell's Belles
Knitting Factory
May 21st
A quintet of lady rockers, this group takes a great deal of inspiration from AC/DC. Hailing from Seattle, their goal is to simply empower women and show that they can rock as hard as AC/DC can.
Carrie Underwood
Idaho Center
June 1st
Get ready Treasure Valley for Carrie Underwood. Make sure to get your concert tickets as the American Idol winner and five time Grammy Award Winning country pop singer-songwriter brings her live performance to Idaho.
The Oakridge Boys
Cactus Petes
June 18th and 19th
The long standing Oakridge Boys have been around since the mid 40's, playing their brand of country and gospel music.
Trace Adkins
Cactus Petes
June 27th
Down to earth is a good way to describe this country singer's songs. From the troubles of heartache to the joys of life, he is able to connect to his millions of fans through his work.
Toby Keith
TBA
July 22nd, 2010
Get Ready Boise! Toby Keith is coming back to entertain the Idaho Treasure Valley.
Tim McGraw
Idaho Center
July 29th
A powerful force in country music, McGraw has won 41 awards of various origin and has had 11 albums debut in the number one position on Billboard album charts.
Dave Matthew's Band
Taco Bell Arena
August 31st
Founded in 1991, DMB combines several forms of music into a unique blend and style. Their last album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, is dedicated to their lost friend and band member, LeRoi Moore.
John Caparulo
Knitting Factory
October 8th
Getting his break in 2003, John Caparulo has appeared on numberous television shows such as Chelsea Lately and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. As a result he was offered his own comedy special on Comedy Central.