This Week in Anchorage & Southcentral — Jul 27 to Aug 2
Southcentral Alaska stays busy this week (July 27 – August 2) with 14 events across Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and the Kenai Peninsula. Here's what's happening.
Highlights
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country ⭐
Wednesday, July 29 · 19:00
Creekbend Cafe & The Acres, Hope · Concerts & Live Music
Cosmic Country artist from Nashville. 464 shows at Robert's Western World. Featured in Rolling Stone, UPROXX. Albums…
Salmonfest Kickoff with Goth Babe ⭐
Thursday, July 30 · 19:00
Creekbend Cafe & The Acres, Hope · Concerts & Live Music
Goth Babe kicks off Salmonfest weekend with a live set at Creekbend, the night before the festival begins in Ninilchik.
Ellison Air — Glacier & Wildlife Flightseeing Tour ⭐
Saturday, August 1
Venue TBA
Family-run floatplane flightseeing over Alaska glaciers, wildlife, and backcountry — book directly with Ellison Air out of Anchorage.
Monday Madness Free Pool
Monday, July 27 · 16:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Free · Community
Free Taco Tuesday @5pm & Karaoke @8pm
Tuesday, July 28 · 17:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Free · Concerts & Live Music
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke
Thursday, July 30 · 20:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Concerts & Live Music
Salmonfest 2026
Friday, July 31 · 11:00 – 23:00
Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds, Ninilchik · $75–$200 · Concerts & Live Music
Three-day music and salmon festival on the Kenai Peninsula with multiple stages.
More Events This Week
West End Block Party
Wednesday, July 29 · Venue TBA
- Enjoy live music alongside food trucks, and a beer/margarita garden at the annual West End Block Party! Hosted by Snow
Valdez Gold Rush Days
Wednesday, July 29 · Downtown Valdez, Valdez · Free
Five-day celebration honoring the past present and future of Valdez with vendor markets, wine walk, parade, food, live…
Summer Concert Series: Nervis Rex
Thursday, July 30 · Venue TBA
- Join us at Cuddy Park for the Summer Concert Series 2026 featuring Nervis Rex — a night of high-energy live mus
The Music Machine!
Thursday, July 30 · Sydney Laurence Theatre, Anchorage
Fast Paced Musical Revue starring 75 local youth ages 6-18
Salmonfest Alaska
Friday, July 31 · Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds, Ninilchik
Three days of Fish Love and Music on the Kenai Peninsula. Over 8000 attendees enjoy 60+ acts across four stages, the…
Valdez Silver Salmon Derby
Saturday, August 1 · All Day · Venue TBA · $10 per ticket
Fish for silver salmon and cash prizes in scenic Prince William Sound.
The Power of Drums
Saturday, August 1 · Discovery Theatre, Anchorage
Global rhythms unite for one electrifying night of culture and celebration.
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