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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

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 - 8:00 pm

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September

4

Hillfolk Noir

Step into Hillfolk Noir’s world of jug-band grit, storytelling soul, and Appalachian edge. Grit meets groove in this uniquely Boise-born sound.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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September

18

Ryan Curtis

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.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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September

25

Elevator Operator

We end the season with Elevator Operator, whose indie stylings and lyrical introspection pair perfectly with a fading sun and the hush of fall.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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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.

August 28th 6:00 pm

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Hillfolk Noir

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

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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Elevator Operator

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

Chair & Blanket Rules

Concerts are presented in a grassy, park-like setting. All guests seated in the GA lawn section can bring a blanket or a low-back* chair. (If you cannot sit on a blanket or low-back chair, please see the accessibility section for more information)

Chair size limits:

* 8" max from ground to the front of the seat bottom
* 30" max to top of the chair back in the highest position

Food & Beverage

Food and beverages will be available on-site for sale. Additionally, patrons can bring coolers and/or picnics with food and sealed non-alcoholic beverages.

No alcohol, knives, glass containers, or on-site cooking apparatus/barbeques may be brought inside.

Metal silverware, including forks, knives, and spoons are not permitted inside the venue.

Factory-sealed water and/or an empty water bottle that can be refilled at the IBG water station are allowed.

Though factory-sealed water bottles are allowed, we strongly encourage patrons to bring reusable bottles that can be refilled at our water station.

Cooler Rules

Only soft-sided coolers smaller than 30 quarts and not exceeding 18"L x 14" W x 17"D will be allowed in the gates.

Hard and soft-sided coolers larger than 30 quarts and exceeding 18"L x14" W x 17"D are strictly prohibited.

Alcohol Purchases

Everyone 21 years of age who plans on having an alcoholic beverage must bring a photo ID to receive a wristband. Wristbands will be distributed at all alcohol stands.

Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase with cash or card.

Alcohol service typically ends half an hour before the show's end. The Idaho Botanical Garden encourages safe, legal, and responsible alcohol consumption.

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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