The best five days in Boise are almost here! Treefort Music Fest is back in action, taking over Downtown Boise. With huge headliners, over 400 bands to catch throughout town, late night parties, early morning talks, food, ale, and so so much more: there’s a little something for everyone at Treefort. Read on for all the things you won’t want to miss!
Parked at the Park
In 2023, Treefort Music Fest moved its Main Stage and surrounding events to Julia Davis Park. For the 2025 festival, Treefort’s main hub will once again take place in Boise’s oldest park. Within Julia Davis Park, there are two sections of the festival – a section open to the public and a ticketed section.
At the entrance of the park, you’ll find the Box Office, and once inside you can explore Alefort, Kidfort, live music at the Bandshell, large-scale art installations, and much more–no wristband required. All events within this section of the park are all ages and open to the public.
In the ticketed section, you’ll find the Treefort Main Stage, the Hideout Stage, and the exclusive Lookout Lounge, a private space strategically positioned between Main Stage and Hideout Stage, which features private bathrooms, a bar, and cozy couches to rest your weary legs. If that sounds like the Treefort dream, you can get your tickets here! Starting at under $50 per day, it’s kind of a steal.
The ticketed section of the park is open to all ages and requires a five-day, single day, or Main Stage festival pass. Kids under age 12 are free to enter with an adult passholder. If you can’t commit to five days of the festival, a Main Stage only pass is the perfect option for you! Enjoy all the Main Stage has to offer–catch all of our headliners and feel groovy for work Monday morning. Buy your pass here!
Big Laughs at The Morrison Center
The critically acclaimed, hilarious, and wildly popular podcast How Did This Get Made? is coming to Treefort Music Fest on Friday, March 28, 2025! Get ready Boise, cause if you love bad movies, gut-busting commentary, and high-energy live shows, this is a must-see event during Treefort 2025.
Hosted by Paul Scheer (The League), Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth), and Jessica St. Clair (The Office), How Did This Get Made? is the award-winning podcast from Earwolf network where these comedy powerhouses hilariously dissect some of the worst (or most bizarre) movies ever made. With special guests, interactive audience participation, and an unforgettable live experience, it’s no wonder this podcast has built a cult following worldwide.
Podfort + Comedyfort are bringing you this exclusive live taping of How Did This Get Made? to add to your Treefort Music Fest adventure. Whether you’re a longtime listener or a newcomer ready to experience the madness, expect a night filled with off-the-wall humor, deep dives into cinematic disasters, and surprise guests!
“There’s a lot of podcasts out there, there’s a lot of podcasts about movies out there. But this is the real deal.” — listener who gave it five stars
**Please note: EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TICKET!! Even if you already have your 5-day or Friday only Treefort pass, you still must purchase a ticket!
How to Get Around
Take the Treeline
Bop around with bands on the bus! Valley Regional Transit operates a festival route — Treeline — that runs Wednesday & Thursday of Treefort from 6:00pm – 11:00pm and on Friday & Saturday from 1:00pm – 11:00pm with six wildly decorated bus stops. There’ll be bands performing on the bus as well! As if you need more of an excuse to ride the bus during the fest, the Treeline Circulator is free for anyone (no festival wristband required!) PLUS anyone with a festival wristband can ride any regular Valley Regional Transit bus route for free during the duration of the festival.
Treeline Shuttle Schedule:
Wednesday: 6pm to 11pm
Thursday: 2pm to 11pm
Friday: 6pm to 11pm
Saturday: 1pm to 11pm
Sunday: No Service
Don’t wanna drive into Downtown? USE THE FREE PARK & RIDE OPTION! Meet VRT at the mall and cruise into downtown on one of their bus route:
Towne Square Mall (by Dillard’s)
Routes 4, 5, 7, 21, 24, 28, 29, 42, 45
*note* no buses run on Sundays
Bike Around the Fest
Biking is a super fun and easy way to get around the fest, especially since Julia Davis Park is located right on the beautiful Boise Greenbelt! Boise Bicycle Project will be back with two bike parking stations in Julia Davis Park to support bike commuters during Treefort, so you shouldn’t have to worry about finding space to park you ride.
Walk from Venue to Venue
Explore Treefort on foot and discover even more! Who knows what you will hear, see or experience while walking in between venues in downtown Boise. If you’ve never been to Treefort, rest assured knowing that our downtown is very flat and walkable, and all the venues are just a few minutes from each other.
Carpool and Parking
Parking can be a real hassle during Treefort. If you have to drive, either opt to carpool with friends and park near downtown or utilize parking garages downtown to park for the day. Note that parking areas are for day use only, so if you plan staying out late or sippin’ on Alefort’s finest, it’s best to make other arrangements.
Pro Tip: Boise State will offer daily parking to festival goers in the Brady Garage at only $5 per day. Simply choose Treefort Music Fest when paying for parking in Brady Garage and the $5 flat rate will automatically be applied.
Accessibility at Treefort Music Fest
Treefort Music Fest strives to be accessible to all patrons and music fans. The larger venues, including Main Stage, Hideout Stage, the Bandshell, and Cyclops Stage are at ground level or have ADA access via ramp or elevator. Treefort will have an elevated ADA viewing platform at our Main Stage Area for improved views of the stage and grounds.
Due to the historic nature of the venue, only stairs are available at Reef. Treefort will do whatever they can to accommodate patrons at these locations. If you are unable to use stairs and are trying to access a show at Reef, please see a venue manager on site.
Elevator access for The Olympic Venue is located in the back entrance via the alley. Please see a venue manager at the Adelmann for elevator access.
Treefort will also have ADA parking available at Julia Davis Park. Please send an email to kevin@treefortmusicfest.com for more information or if you have any general questions.
Travel with Care
Care for Boise
When out and about in downtown Boise, you may notice how clean our streets and sidewalks are. We want to keep it that way! Please be sure to throw away your trash, utilize recycling bins throughout the festival footprint, and visit a festival compost station for any unwanted food scraps. This year, we are introducing a fully compostable program at Main Stage! Bring your badge of honor and use your 16oz Steel Cup from years past: BUT if you forget, our cups are now fully compostable. Now that’s green!
Care for Others
Whether you’re in the mosh pit at The Shredder or standing in line outside of Shrine Social Club, please be patient and kind to those around you. The folks you meet working the door at venues are all volunteers. Please keep your cool and be kind to the employees and volunteers assisting you. They are doing their best. Plus it’s Treefort – the happiest time of the year!
Care for Yourself
We, of course, want you to have the Treefort you’ve been dreaming of, but we also want you to know your limits and make sure you’re safe. Have you had water today? Did you remember your sunglasses? Are you wearing comfy shoes? Do you have time to grab a snack? Remember: Treefort is a marathon, not a sprint. Take care of yourself so you can enjoy the full five days of Treefort Music Fest!
Published on March 25, 2025
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