IDAHO FALLS — After years of music and mingling at Civitan Plaza, “Alive After 5,” a summertime tradition, is turning up the volume at a new location.
The popular concert series and social gathering have moved to the Greenbelt Bandshell on Memorial Drive, offering a scenic new backdrop along the Snake River. The weekly event runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 31.
Hosted by the Civitan Club of Idaho Falls, “Alive After 5” (often casually referred to as “Alive at 5”) has become a summer staple in the community, known for its live music, local food and drink vendors, welcoming atmosphere, and it’s free to the public.
According to McKayla Matlack, organizer and treasurer of the Civitan Club, the move to the Greenbelt Bandshell allows for more space, parking, shade, and visibility while continuing to celebrate the local culture and musical talent that “Alive After 5” has offered the community through the years.
“While a lot of blood, sweat, and tears have been put in the Civitan Plaza through the years, ‘Alive After 5’ outgrew it,” Matlack said. “We secured a new spot in the city that allows for more parking and more room for food trucks.”
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for an evening of music and connection.
More than just a good time, “Alive After 5” is also the Civitan Club’s primary fundraiser, supporting various local causes. Proceeds help fund playgrounds, scholarships, accessibility initiatives, and programs for individuals with disabilities across the region.
This year’s 2025 lineup features a mix of local favorites and fresh faces:
Keep this schedule handy. 2025 “Alive After 5” Concert Schedule:
- June 4 – The Bonneville Flats
- June 11 – Scratch
- June 18 – Altered Edge
- June 25 – Perfect Chaos
- July 2 – Blue Caribou
- July 9 – Papa Stitch
- July 16 – OCD
- July 23 – Borrowed Time
- July 30 – EllieMae Millenkamp (at the War Bonnet Rodeo)
- Aug. 6 – Two Bald Guys
- Aug. 13 – Pre-Dawn Flight
- Aug. 20 – Blanco Perfecto
- Aug. 27 – Gas Food & Lodging
For more information on upcoming performances or to learn about the Civitan Club’s community impact, follow “Alive After 5” on Facebook.
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