Boise

Boise events

Boise is Idaho's largest and capital city as well as one of the biggest cities in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors and locals enjoy Boise's scenic surroundings, including mountain foothills and the wide, tree-lined Boise River. Just as appealing is the vibrant culture and entertainment scene centered downtown. A second hub for entertainment is the Boise State University campus with its young atmosphere that permeates the whole city.

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Boise boasts an impressive performing arts scene that includes the Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho and Opera Idaho. These resident companies offer performances at the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Boise State University and various other venues throughout Boise. Local and national indie bands and musicians perform at the Knitting Factory.

Highlights of Boise's annual events calendar include the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and the Treefort Music Fest, a showcase of emerging local bands. In late summer/early fall, Boise hosts the Western Idaho Fair, an annual event since 1897. It takes place on the grounds of Expo Idaho and features carnival rides, livestock shows and competitions and live entertainment by big-name acts.

Sports fans in Boise enjoy college football action on the unique blue playing field of Albertsons Stadium. The Boise State Broncos play basketball at the Taco Bell Arena. World-class professional golf comes to the city's Hillcrest Country Club for the annual Boise Open tournament.

Boise venues

One of Boise's major entertainment venues is the CenturyLink Arena, which hosts ice-hockey and basketball games and concerts. Another notable venue is the historic Egyptian Theatre downtown, whose offerings include film screenings and music and comedy shows.