Upcoming Events in Anchorage, Alaska
Jazz on the Lawn
Venue: Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Date and Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Description: Enjoy a free outdoor summer concert series featuring live jazz performances on the Anchorage Museum’s C Street Lawn. Presented by the Anchorage Downtown Partnership in collaboration with the Alaska Jazz Workshop, this event brings live music to downtown Anchorage in a relaxed, open-air setting. For weekly lineup details, visit the Alaska Jazz Workshop’s Facebook page.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Venue: 49th State Brewing, 717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Date and Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 5:30 PM
Description: Experience a live tribute to Fleetwood Mac under the gentle glow of candlelight at 49th State Brewing. This concert offers a unique and intimate musical experience.
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
Venue: 49th State Brewing, 717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Date and Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:45 PM
Description: Enjoy an unplugged performance of 90s hits in a candlelit setting at 49th State Brewing. This concert provides a nostalgic musical experience.
Blueberry Festival at Alyeska Resort
Venue: Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK
Date and Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 AM to Sunday, August 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Description: Celebrate all things blueberry at Alyeska Resort with vendors, live music, a pie-eating contest, a kids' zone, and berry picking. This annual event offers a fun-filled weekend for the whole family.
Anchorage RunFest
Venue: Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, Anchorage, AK 99501
Date and Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Description: Participate in the Anchorage RunFest, featuring various races including an ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 5K, and more. This event serves as the main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club.
Alaska State Fair
Venue: 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK 99645
Date and Time: Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 AM to Monday, September 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
Description: Experience Alaska’s largest fair with rides, concerts, giant produce contests, rodeo, and outdoor exhibits set against the backdrop of the Chugach Mountains. The fairgrounds are just an hour’s drive north of Anchorage.
Venus as the "Evening Star"
Date and Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026, after sunset
Description: Observe Venus shining brightly as the "evening star" in the night sky. This celestial event offers a unique opportunity for skywatching enthusiasts.
Please note that event details are subject to change. It's advisable to check the provided links for the most current information.