Boise, ID

The Olympic Venue

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The Olympic Venue is a live-music venue in Boise, Idaho. Programming includes Rock, metal, indie, hip-hop, folk, alternative, mixed. Live-band performance is part of the venue’s established use. For musicians, this room is best evaluated by how its existing programming matches an act’s style, instrumentation, volume, and audience. Bands and solo performers can use the venue’s established music mix and performance setting to decide whether the room belongs on a routing plan. A show that fits the space’s scale and normal audience environment will generally be the strongest match. The venue’s recurring connection to live performance also gives artists a practical reference point for planning stage footprint, production needs, and set presentation before pursuing a date. Working musicians should treat the established format as the clearest signal of fit and prepare a focused set that suits the room. The established live-music pattern gives performers a useful reference point when comparing local and regional opportunities. Downtown upstairs music venue and full-service bar presenting touring and local bands plus selected DJ and private events. Age access is 21+.

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208-342-0176

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Capacity
300
Age policy
21+
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
1009 Main Street, 83702, United States
Venue phone
(208) 336-6998
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