Idaho Center

16200 Idaho Center Boulevard Nampa, ID 83687 (208) 468-1000

Although it is not technially in Boise, it is a main hotspot for concerts in Boise area. The Idaho Center is located in Nampa. It was a part of Nampa’s Urban Renewal Agency’s plan to add economic value to the stagnant economy in north Nampa. It hosts a variety of events such as: the Professional Bull Riding (PBR), trade shows, sporting events, and concerts. Concerts are held in the 12,279-seat arena or in the outdoor amphitheater. The amphitheater has been host to the Van’s Warp Tour since the center opened in 1998.

Artists you may know: Snoop Dogg, Slightly Stoopid, Carrie Underwood, Tim Mcgraw, and Pearl Jam

Links:

http://www.idahocenter.com/arena.asp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_Center