Midnight Sun Festival
22 hours of daylight, one big street party
Fairbanks celebrates the summer solstice with a giant downtown street festival — noon to midnight under the midnight sun, with 40+ live performances, multiple stages, 120+ vendors, and the late-night Midnight Sun baseball game.
Date
June 20, 2026
around solstice
Where
Fairbanks
downtown
Hours
Noon–midnight
all in daylight
Cost
Free
street festival
The guide
Midnight Sun Festival
What it is
Alaska's largest summer single-day festival packs downtown Fairbanks for the solstice — dozens of bands across several stages, 120+ vendors, food, and family fun, all in broad daylight at midnight.
Don't miss
The Midnight Sun Game — a Fairbanks tradition since 1906 where the home baseball team plays a late-night game with no artificial lights, finishing near midnight in full daylight.
Plan around it
Events near Downtown Fairbanks
On the calendar
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Plan your trip
Tours & things to do
Things to Do in Alaska
Tours, adventures & once-in-a-lifetime experiences
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Local partners
Where to eat & stay
Good to know
Midnight Sun Festival FAQ
When is the Midnight Sun Festival 2026?
Saturday, June 20, 2026, noon to midnight in downtown Fairbanks, around the summer solstice.
Is the Midnight Sun Festival free?
Yes — it's a free downtown street festival with 40+ performances and 120+ vendors.
What is the Midnight Sun baseball game?
A Fairbanks tradition since 1906 — a late-night baseball game played without artificial lights, finishing near midnight in the solstice daylight.
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