Treefort Music Fest is about more than just music! We’ve got 13 forts to give you a little taste of everything and take your Treefort experience to the next level.
Get a lil’ peek of what a few of our forts have in store for 2025. Loads more fort programming coming soon!
Laugh until you cry at Comedyfort. Eat something you’ve never had before with Foodfort. Immerse yourself in a literary wonderland with Storyfort. Tune in and tune out at Podfort. With so many forts, you’re guaranteed to discover something new!
Take a peek at what’s on the lineup for each fort:
Artfort 2025
Immerse yourself in the visual arts with Artfort at Treefort Music Fest! Express yourself the best way you can–through art! From live dance performances, circus acts, and on-site live mural experiences, the world is your oyster to enjoy performances and pop-ups all throughout the fest.
Comedyfort 2025
Get ready to laugh, chuckle, giggle, and rofl with Comedyfort 2025. Bringing together emerging and established stand-up comedians from across the country, Comedyfort is here to get you laughin’ throughout Treefort Music Fest. We’re thrilled to welcome Conedyfort headliner Rory Scovel to the stage–make sure you get your tickets! Plus, Los Angeles-based, Mexican-Syrian comedian, Wally Baram, to the stage, alongside New York standout and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle winner, Dina Hashem, and loads more!
Filmfort 2025
Lights. Camera. ACTION! Filmfort is THE place to catch independent, up-and-coming cinema. Whether you’re a film fanatic or want a break from some tunes (and to munch on some popcorn), Filmfort’s got something for everyone. Catch loads of fabulous shorts including The Girlies and Cabaret Spectacular–plus features and local films to be announced soon.
Filmfort passes are $39.99 (inclusive of taxes and fees) and can be purchased here.
Hackfort 2025
Hackfort during Treefort Music Fest is about celebrating all things tech. Hackfort’s mission is to democratize technology and tech culture by offering opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with the fun side of tech while also pushing tech boundaries, all to make a positive difference within our community. Come hack into the mainframe!
Kidfort 2025
Calling all Treefort tykes (big and small!)
From live performances to workshops to hands-on activities – Kidfort has something for kids of all ages, every day of Treefort Music Fest!
Although the curated programming at Kidfort is geared towards the younger crowds, it’s such a blast that parents and older siblings will love it too (that’s a Kidfort Guarantee!). The best part? EVERY Kidfort event is FREE and open to the public, so come on down!
You can find all Kidfort 2025 events at The Nest stage in Julia Davis Park.
Foodfort 2025
This year, we’ve got a buffet of delish experiences to whet your palate. Kick off Treefort with two nights of tasty meals and fuel up for all the tunes! We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Lee Anne Wong: American chef, restaurateur, author, and well known Top Chef mainstay. Plus, Street Eats is back for another year of casual bites! Foodfort dinners always sell out quickly, so don’t wait to snag your tickets! Foodfort dinners are not included with your Treefort wristband–additional tickets must be purchased. They’re the perfect stocking stuffer!
Podfort 2025
Bringing voices together on stage, Podfort celebrates all things podcast. The best part? You get to actually SEE a podcast get made. With your own eyes! And ears! Enjoy all sorts of topics ranging from local histories, goofy tales, and unbelievable narratives.
Not only do we have a craaaaazy amazing headlining show: How Did This Get Made? Featuring Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, and June Diane Raphael. BUT we’re also bringing in some killer music-focused Podcasts from around the nation to sate all of your music-cult-obsession desires. Plus, spotlighting local Boise podcasts, including a BSU pod with all the hot goss on political scandals (and sooo much more)!
Storyfort 2025
Storyfort has once again curated a masterful lineup of literary wizards and up-and-coming authors for 2025. Bringing you engrossing panels, intimate readings, and immersive experiences. This year features critically acclaimed authors, as well as some of the most influential emerging female writers in the nation, including the infamous author Laura Albert aka JT LeRoy, Irish Acts of Desperation author Megan Nolan, author and XRAY editor Claire Hopple, recent Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation resident Raegan Bird. Events and more to come!
