Alive After 5 is Downtown Boise’s longest running free community concert series! Back in 1987, Alive After 5 was created to give Boiseans something fun to gather for on weekday nights when there wasn’t much else to do. Now, nearly four decades later, Downtown Boise is full of exciting dining, unique shopping, and fun events every day of the week. Alive After 5 is proud to be at the center of it all bringing a celebration of great local music to The Grove Plaza on Wednesday nights in June and July and proving that yes, Boise is still Alive and vibrant after 5pm.
Downtown Boise Foundation is thrilled to continue a partnership with local music booking agency Duck Club to bring new and exciting bands to Downtown Boise. A diverse, exciting lineup of musicians – both local openers and national and international headlining touring bands – are coming to the downtown stage this summer.
The Tips for Charity Program is a much-loved tradition that goes hand-in-hand with Alive After 5. Every year, Downtown Boise Foundation selects two local charity partners who become beneficiaries for select concert dates. Charity partner volunteers work behind the bar, selling drinks at each concerts and 100% of tips are donated to the Charity Partner for that night!
This year’s Tips for Charity Partners are The Idaho Humane Society and Boise Rock School. Check out their websites and show them some love!
94.9 The River Presents Alive After 5, Boise’s longest running, all-ages, FREE outdoor summer concert series produced annually by Downtown Boise Foundation. AA5 fills the Grove Plaza on Wednesdays in June & July from 5-8pm, with a mix of nationally and internationally touring artists and local talent. Look for FREE prizes at our River Booth!
AA5 celebrates diversity and inclusion. Music is a shared experience that brings people from all backgrounds together. We strive to create a community event where everyone feels welcome and a part of Downtown Boise.
Here are a few tips to make your free concert experience the most fun:
