Top Events This Week in Alaska — July 27 – August 2
The week of July 27 – August 2 has no shortage of things to do across Alaska. We've curated 52 standout events to help you plan your week.
Don't Miss
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.
Southeast
International Folk Dance
Monday, July 27 · 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM · The Alaska Club Juneau Downtown, Juneau · Free
We welcome dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our program is a mix of teaching and requests of dances from around th
Whale Watch Tour for St. Vincent de Paul
Monday, July 27 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Statter Harbor, Juneau
An evening on the water to support St. Vincent de Paul and meet staff and clientsTickets can be bought online or by stop
Bollywood Dance
Monday, July 27 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Juneau Dance Theatre, Juneau
Spice Juneau is starting Bollywood Dance rehearsals for our Indian Independence Day performance on August 15th. There's
Senior Sing Along with Jacque!
Monday, July 27 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Juneau Senior Center, Juneau · Free
Stop into the Senior Center each Monday at 11am for a piano sing along with Jacque! After, be sure to stay for a free* s
Music with Tom Locher
Tuesday, July 28 · 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM · The Juneau Senior Center, Juneau · Free
Come enjoy a free senior lunch and listen to some lovely piano music, provided by the incredible Tom Locher!Event info:
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Interior
Fairbanks Tall Timbers: Cathie Harms
Monday, July 27 · Venue TBA
- The Fairbanks Tall Timber Series was created to honor those who have served the Fairbanks community well. Join accompl
Fly and Flow - Yoga with Reindeer
Monday, July 27 · Venue TBA
- Fly and Flow is a fun, interactive way to take your yoga practice to new heights. Take in the sights and sounds of nat
Gut Feelings: Your Microbiome and Health and Well-Being
Tuesday, July 28 · Venue TBA
- In coordination with Foundation Health Partners, join us for up-to-the-minute health information presented by experts
UAF Research Field Days
Tuesday, July 28 · Venue TBA
- Spend an afternoon with researchers in the fields of the experiment farm in Fairbanks and learn about the agriculture,
Free Concert in Golden Heart Plaza- Jazz
Wednesday, July 29 · Venue TBA
- The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival is supported in part, by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the
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Southcentral
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…
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Plan Your Week
That's the roundup for July 27 – August 2. Whether you're a local or visiting the Last Frontier, there's something for everyone this week.
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