Built to Spill has remained a cult favorite among alternative music fans for over three decades–but most Idahoans have to head out of town to see the band live. On June 18, the band will bring its heavy, psychedelic, melodic and visceral tunes to the Victor City Park for Teton Valley Foundation’s→ kick off week of 21st season of Music on Main. The weekly donation-based concert series runs through August 13. 

The 4th Annual Meadowlark Music Fest debuts at the Ashton Opera House in 2026. The railroad-town venue is over a century old and the perfect place to revel for three nights of folk, Americana and country with independent artists from across the mountain west. 

Lineup includes:  Zach Nytomt, Jeff Crosby, Justin JJ Jones, Alyssa Joy Claffey, Neal Goldberg, Dan Costello, Edda Glass, Lee Penn Sky, Travis Hardy Band, Sean McGinness, Lines & Tines, David Torgesen, Andrew Sheppard Band, Broken Wagon Travelers, Violet Phoenix, Stubborn Moth, Jen & Johnny, David Baumert, Paul Lee Kupfer, The Shifters, The Lark Five, Mike Shave, Phat Basturds Irish Band, Jake Amen, Dylan Taylor, Teton Tull, and Minnarett Goff & Slye Gentry.

For more information and tickets, visit meadowlarkmusic.org→. 

But the most unique live music experience in the Yellowstone Teton Territory can be found at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park→. 

From June to September, the zoo opens up for a nontraditional evening with the animals, Sippin’ Safari Concert Series→. It’s the definition of wild music with Perfect Chaos on June 12, McMurphy Bros on July 10, Speakeasy on Aug 14 and The Opskamatrists on September 11. And this affordable night out is open to all ages. 

And save the date for other nights out at the Zoo this summer with Wines in the Wild: A taste around the world on July 17 and Zoo Brew on August 21. Wine fans will go wild for the curated, global tasting experience in July featuring themed stations by region, creating a journey around the globe. Each guest will receive a tasting passport with five 5-oz pours to enjoy at any station. VIP guests will receive exclusive access to a private area featuring premium wines and charcuterie.