Boise Baroque Orchestra is Bringing Early Music to Life This Summer

If you’re looking for a magical way to spend a summer evening in the Treasure Valley, mark your calendars for the Boise Baroque Summer Music Festival, happening throughout August 2025. Whether you're a classical music lover or simply craving something unique to do in Boise, this family-friendly concert series delivers timeless music in two of the Treasure Valley’s most stunning settings.

What Is the Boise Baroque Orchestra?

Founded to celebrate and perform 18th-century music with period instruments and historically informed technique, Boise Baroque Orchestra is one of Idaho’s premier classical ensembles. Known for their intimate performances and exceptional musicianship, they bring the brilliance of composers like Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi to life in modern-day Boise.

Boise Baroque Summer Festival 2025 Lineup

This year, the Summer Music Festival follows a “summer series” model—offering four incredible concert programs, each performed twice:

• Saturdays at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Boise
   
• Sundays at the Château des Fleurs in Eagle
   

Here’s what’s on the program:
Neapolitan Opera
🗓️ August 9 (Boise), August 10 (Eagle)

Bach Suite
🗓️ August 16 (Boise), August 17 (Eagle)

French Masters
🗓️ August 23 (Boise), August 24 (Eagle)

Handel’s Coronations
🗓️ August 30 (Boise), August 31 (Eagle)

Two Venues, One Unforgettable Experience

First Presbyterian Church – Boise, ID
An acoustically rich, elegant indoor venue in the heart of downtown. Perfect for those seeking a traditional concert atmosphere.

Château des Fleurs – Eagle, ID
An enchanting outdoor garden space, ideal for a relaxed, scenic summer night. Bring a picnic, enjoy the lawn, and listen under the stars.

Perfect for Families

Boise Baroque is making classical music more accessible than ever—with a range of family-friendly features at the Château des Fleurs concerts:

• Instrument Petting Zoo: Let your little ones try real orchestral instruments!
   
• Coloring Pages: Interactive, themed pages help kids learn about each concert.
   
• Lawn Games + Kid Zone: A designated space for kids to run and play, so parents can relax.
   
• Kids Under 14 Come Free! That’s right—no tickets needed for young music lovers.
   

Totally Boise Giveaway: Win 4 Lawn Tickets!

We’ve teamed up with Boise Baroque to give one lucky winner four FREE lawn tickets to a Château des Fleurs concert of your choice.

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow @boisebaroqueorchestra and @totallyboise on Instagram
2️⃣ Like the giveaway post on @TotallyBoise
3️⃣ Tag who you’d bring to the show!

Boise Baroque: Where Community Meets Classical Music

Boise Baroque is about connection. Whether you’re attending a concert at First Presbyterian or relaxing on the lawn in Eagle, you’ll leave feeling inspired and part of something bigger.

Don’t miss your chance to experience world-class classical music right here in the Treasure Valley.

Get Tickets + More Info

Visitboisebaroque.org to view full concert details, purchase tickets, and explore this season’s program notes.

Follow @boisebaroqueorchestra on Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and fun facts about the composers you'll hear!