Arts, Culture & Entertainment

The Anchorage arts are as varied as the landscape. Internationally renowned performers join local talent onstage, while countless festivals, a variety of cultural affairs and talented artists thrive amid inspiring surroundings. Sporting competitions of world-championship caliber offer both sideline spectator and competitor a great mecca for adventure. Winter, summer, spring and fall — the range is wild!

Alaska Native elder in fur parka with traditional dance fans at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. ©Brian Adams/Alaska Native Heritage Center

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Come for Adventure, Stay for the Nightlife

Anchorage's nightlife has never been better! Go dancing, see a show, check out a live band or trade stories of the day’s adventures in a local pub. Wind down or crank it up – it’ll be a night to...

Anchorage Music Scene

Listen for the resounding rhythm and song that floats through Anchorage, carried by the beat of an outdoor concert, music festival or cultural performance.

Anchorage Performing Arts

Diverse and daring are the words that best describe Anchorage’s performing arts scene, which offers a spotlight for local and visiting artists to shine.

Anchorage Arts Scene

Timeless, indigenous, diverse, eclectic, provocative, original – the arts in Anchorage reflect the inspiration felt everywhere; in the environment, the people, the culture and scenic surroundings.

Anchorage Events and Festivals

There’s always something going on in Anchorage, and that’s the way locals and visitors like it. In fact, we throw parties year-round, no matter the weather or occasion.

Alaska Native Cultural Gatherings

Cultural gatherings are a much-anticipated part of the Alaska Native culture and can be some of the best opportunities to interact with Alaska Native locals.

Sporting Action Never Stops In Anchorage

Hey sports fans! Anchorage has two summer league baseball teams, a professional hockey franchise, club-style boxing matches and exciting collegiate sports.

The Anchorage Music Scene: The Listening Room

Listen for the resounding rhythm and song that floats through Anchorage, carried by the beat of an outdoor concert, music festival or cultural performance.