16 Things to Do in Boise This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Max McNown – The Summer Vacation Tour

Boise hometown country breakout Max McNown hits Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden with The Jack Wharff Band on his Summer Vacation Tour.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise

David Studebaker at The Comedy Lounge

Comedian David Studebaker performs at Boise's only full-time comedy club for a weekend run.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

World Peace / Necrotizing / World Asylum / Mutilated Circuitry at Realms

A night of extreme music — Hardcore Power Violence, Death Grind, Beatdown, and Power Electronics — at Realms with arcade add-on available.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Realms, Boise

Harlis Sweetwater

Live music performance by Harlis Sweetwater at The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, Boise

Free Events

Free Saturday Sound Bath with Blue Lotus Sound

A free community sound bath meditation event hosted by Treasure Valley Music Meditation on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 1:00 PM · Boise

Beyond Asana – Monday Deep Dive at Yoga Tree of Boise

Every Monday, Yoga Tree of Boise goes deeper with breathwork, philosophy, and unfiltered life conversations — yoga beyond the mat.

Monday, July 20, 2026 · Yoga Tree of Boise, Boise

Alive After 5 Free Concert Series

Downtown Boise's beloved free outdoor concert series returns every Wednesday at The Grove Plaza through July 29, featuring local and touring artists.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5:00 PM · The Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise

Festivals & Special Events

208 Tattoo Fest

Boise's tattoo festival returns to Expo Idaho with over 200 artists from Idaho and across the country, plus vendors and food trucks.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Expo Idaho, Boise

Assistance League of Boise Christmas in July

The Assistance League of Boise's annual Christmas in July fundraiser event runs through the weekend.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · Boise

Arts & Culture

22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Art Source Gallery

A dynamic juried showcase of 2D and 3D artwork by artists from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon on display through the end of July.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · Art Source Gallery, 1516 W Grove, Boise

Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love – Boise Art Museum

A major survey of 53 artworks by Jeffrey Gibson — one of today's foremost contemporary American artists — featuring bold patterns and brilliant colors through July 26.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · Boise Art Museum, Boise

Outdoors & Active

Self Defense 101

A free beginner self-defense class hosted by Ada Community Library open to the community.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:30 PM · Ada Community Library, Boise

Boise Run Club – Tuesday Run

Boise Run Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Green Acres Food Truck Park for a community run followed by food and drinks.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:30 PM · Green Acres Food Truck Park, Boise

Family-Friendly

Meridian Monday Night Market

A family-friendly weekly market with farm goods, artisan wares, baked treats, food trucks, live entertainment, and a playground nearby.

Monday, July 20, 2026 4:00 PM · Meridian, Idaho

Food & Drink

Caldwell Farm to Fork Market

Weekly Tuesday evening market with over 30 local vendors offering fresh produce, handmade gifts, and live music nearby at Tuesdays on the Creek.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5:00 PM · Downtown Caldwell

Sports

AC Boise Soccer – Home Games

Professional soccer with AC Boise continues at Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium through USL Cup play this July.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium, Boise