The Garden is Open Wednesday- Monday, 9am -5pm | Last entry at 4pm. Garden will be closed this Friday, 5/23 for our Outlaw Field Concert.

Great Garden Escape 2025

Start Strong. End Calm. Meet Us at the Garden.

Settle In. Let the Music Lead. Follow the Flavor.

At Great Garden Escape 2025, every Thursday is more than just a concert—it’s a vibe. It’s the feeling of dancing barefoot on the lawn, sipping something sweet, and discovering your new favorite band as the sun dips behind the trees.

From high-energy indie pop to soulful bluegrass, each week brings a new sound, a new flavor, and a new reason to unwind. Whether you're here to move, mingle, munch, or just soak in the scenery, there's something waiting for you.

Your blanket is your dance floor. The sky is your ceiling. The Garden is your escape.

Get ready for nights filled with music, mouthwatering bites, and the kind of summer magic you can only find right here.

Scroll on to see who’s playing, what’s cooking, and why your Thursdays just got a whole lot better.

CONCERTS

The Lineup

June
5
Sove the Second
Start your season with Sove the Second—an indie pop group known for glowing melodies and radiant hooks. The perfect soundtrack to your first Garden escape.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
June
12
Bread and Circus
Let loose with Bread and Circus, a jam band full of heart, groove, and playful unpredictability. Get ready to dance in the grass and lose track of time.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
June
19
Mungo
Cool, experimental, and musically magnetic—Mungo blends jazz sophistication with pop sensibility. The kind of show that pairs well with a breeze and a blanket.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
June
26
Boise Straight Ahead
A Garden tradition. Boise Straight Ahead brings brass, swing, and old-school showmanship for a night that feels like stepping into a vintage postcard.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
August
28
Turtle Poppers
Ease into late summer with Turtle Poppers and their rich harmonies, fiddle runs, and down-home charm. This is bluegrass for warm nights and good company.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Start your season with Sove the Second—an indie pop group known for glowing melodies and radiant hooks. The perfect soundtrack to your first Garden escape.
June 5th 6:00 pm
Let loose with Bread and Circus, a jam band full of heart, groove, and playful unpredictability. Get ready to dance in the grass and lose track of time.
June 12th 6:00 pm
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Cool, experimental, and musically magnetic—Mungo blends jazz sophistication with pop sensibility. The kind of show that pairs well with a breeze and a blanket.
June 19th 6:00 pm
A Garden tradition. Boise Straight Ahead brings brass, swing, and old-school showmanship for a night that feels like stepping into a vintage postcard.
June 26th 6:00 pm
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Ease into late summer with Turtle Poppers and their rich harmonies, fiddle runs, and down-home charm. This is bluegrass for warm nights and good company.
August 28th 6:00 pm
Step into Hillfolk Noir’s world of jug-band grit, storytelling soul, and Appalachian edge. Grit meets groove in this uniquely Boise-born sound.
September 4th 6:00 pm
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Ryan Curtis brings Americana with a western edge—gravel-rich vocals and songwriting that gets under your skin. The kind of music that matches a September sky.
September 18th 6:00 pm
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We end the season with Elevator Operator, whose indie stylings and lyrical introspection pair perfectly with a fading sun and the hush of fall.
September 25th 6:00 pm
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Act I: Chasing the Sun – Thursdays in June

(June 5, 12, 19, 26)
We begin the season with energy and motion. Golden light, upbeat performances, outdoor vendors, and adventure-minded experiences make these nights the perfect kickoff to summer.

Act II: Breathe In, Bloom Out – Late Summer Thursdays

(August 28, September 4, 18, 25)
As the evenings grow softer, the Garden becomes a space to slow down. These nights offer calming music, wellness offerings, and space to reflect as the season winds down.

Tickets

$15 – Non-member adults
$10 – Member adults
$5 – Youth Ages 4-12
Free – Youth Under 3
Free parking included

Join us for one night—or the whole journey.
Start strong. End calm. Meet us at the Garden.

 

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Getting Here

Bike, walk, skate, or carpool. We love our planet, and we love it when our guests use alternative forms of transportation. But if driving is a must, here are some directions!
2355 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, Idaho 83712

Can’t wait for Thursday? Bring the Garden to you.

Get in the mood for summer nights under the stars with our official Great Garden Escape 2025 playlist. Featuring tracks from this year’s lineup and artists who match the vibe, it’s your go-to soundtrack for road trips, backyard hangs, and counting down to the next show.

Listen now on Spotify and let the escape begin.

Great Garden Escape 2025 - playlist by IBG Events | Spotify

Garden Features

The Garden Offers Something for Everyone!

● 32 acres of gardens to explore
● Community events
● Concert series
● Classes and workshops
● Photography opportunities
● Memberships with benefits

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