The Boise Valley is home to some of the mountain west’s most celebrated cultural events and activities, including the nationally recognized Gene Harris Jazz Festival, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and the internationally acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project. Classical ballet, symphony orchestra, professional theater, comedy, big-name concerts and other productions can all be experienced at numerous venues throughout the region. The area’s museums, many within convenient walking distance of downtown Boise, provide a unique perspective into the cultural, economic and social history of the valley and the state of Idaho.
Did you know:
Throughout the year, residents of the Boise Valley pack special events that highlight different cultures and ethnicities, including the Soul Food Extravaganza, the San Inazio Festival, and Deli Days, among others.
Performing Arts
- Gene Harris Jazz Festival
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival
- The Trey McIntyre Project
- Boise Little Theater
- Boise Contemporary Theater
- Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
- Opera Idaho
- Ballet Idaho
Museums and Galleries
- Boise Art Museum
- Idaho Historical Museum
- Basque Museum and Cultural Center
- Idaho Black History Museum
- Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
- Discover Center of Idaho
- J Crist Gallery
- Lisk Gallery
- Gallery601
- R. Grey Gallery
- Rosenthal Gallery of Art
Idaho Wine Country
Yes, Idaho does produce some outstanding and award-winning wines. It also has the Snake River AVA designation – for a complete list of vineyards, visit: www.idahowines.org.
- Ste. Chappelle Winery
- Sawtooth Winery
- Koenig Distillery and Winery
- Carmela Vineyards
For more detailed information on arts and culture in the Boise Valley, visit:
http://www.visitidaho.org/arts-culture/
