Events in Downtown

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Wednesday evening concert

Join us July 23 (Wed) starting at 7:00 PM

UAA Student Activities and Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. present a Wednesday evening concert featuring Peter Cooper & Eric Brace.

Join us on Wednesday, July 23 from 7:00 - 9:00pm in Peratrovich Park for music that will appeal to lovers of John Prine, Todd Snider, Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark.


6th Annual West End Block Party

Join us July 24 (Thu) starting at 4:30 PM

Everyone is invited to the 6th Annual West End Block Party on Thursday, July 24th from 4:30pm - 8:00pm!

We're taking over the block on 4th Avenue between K & L Streets for some good food, good music and good times. The block party includes live music by Nervis Rex, food from Snow City Cafe and Simon’s famous Margarita Garden!  Everyone is invited!

Free parking in the Captain Cook Parking Garage. Thanks to our generous sponsors and co-hosts, including Snow City Cafe, Simon & Seafort's, Pangomedia, the Hotel Captian Cook, the Copper Whale Inn, the Roosevelt Room, Arctic Poppy, Pablo's Bicycle Rental, Dr. Bill Faulkner, Firefly, Arctic Rose, Information Insights, Alaska Community Foundation, K & L Distributors and ADP-Community Services.


Saturday Concert Series

Join us July 26 (Sat) starting at 12:00 PM

Join us in Peratrovich Park during on Saturday for our Summer Concert Series!

12:00pm - 12:30pm: Jessie Wright
12:30pm - 1:00pm: Taiko Drummers
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Xochiquetzal Tigon Dancers
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Alaska Native Dancers
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Shultz & Hammer

Sponsored by Diamond Airport Parking, Diamond Parking, Anchorage Community Development Authority.


Music for Little Ones

Join us July 28 (Mon) starting at 12:00 PM

Join us in Peratrovich Park during lunchtime for very popular family event Music for Little Ones!

Sponsored by: Kiddywinks, Rick Miller Productions & Fiddle dee dee.


Saturday Concert Series

Join us August 9 (Sat) starting at 12:00 PM

Join us in Peratrovich Park during on Saturday for our Summer Concert Series!

12:00pm - 12:30pm: Nomadia
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Mike Campbell
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Alaska Native Dancers
2:00 - 2:30pm: Marian Call
2:30 - 4:00pm: Hector and Latino Quintet

Sponsored by Diamond Airport Parking, Diamond Parking, Anchorage Community Development Authority.


44th Army National Guard of New Mexico Special Concert

Join us August 12 (Tue) starting at 12:00 PM

Come join us for an afternoon of music! The New Mexico Army National Guard band features small group performances followed by the full band and ending with a swinging rock combo.

If you miss the concert in the park, the band will perform at the Wendy Williamson auditorium on August 13 at 7:00pm, where they will pay special tribute to the Wounded Warriors of Alaska.


Summer Concert Series

Join us August 16 (Sat) starting at 12:00 PM

Join us in Peratrovich Park on Saturday for our Summer Concert Series!

12:00pm - 12:30pm: Underground Dance Company
12:30pm - 1:00pm: Midnight Sun Chorus
1:00pm - 1:30pm: LGG Native Dancers
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Alaska Native Dancers
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Nervis Rex/Scott Emery

Sponsored by Diamond Airport Parking, Diamond Parking, Anchorage Community Development Authority.


Saturday Concert Series

Join us August 23 (Sat) starting at 12:00 PM

Join us in Peratrovich Park during on Saturday for our Summer Concert Series!

12:00pm - 12:30pm: Underground Dance Company
12:30pm - 1:00pm: Taiko Drummers
1:00 - 1:30pm: Alaska Native Dancers
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Alaska Native Heritage Center Dancers
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Xochiquetzal Tigon Dancers
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Hector and Latino Quintet

Sponsored by Diamond Airport Parking, Diamond Parking, Anchorage Community Development Authority.


Saturday Concert Series

Join us August 30 (Sat) starting at 12:00 PM

Join us in Peratrovich Park during on Saturday for our Summer Concert Series!

12:00pm - 12:30pm: Underground Dance Co.
12:30pm - 1:00pm: Thai Dancers
1:00pm - 1:30pm: LGG/Marcella Foster
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Alaska Native Dancers
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Robin Hopper
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Hector & Latin Quintet

Sponsored by Diamond Airport Parking, Diamond Parking, Anchorage Community Development Authority.


Click on image for a PDF Summer Schedule

Music in the Park

Noon - 1 pm • Peratrovich Park • 4th & E St. For more information: 279-5650

June 4 Central High Band
June 6 Carhartt Brothers
June 11 Dixie Express (Air Force Band of the Pacific)
June 13 9th Army Band - Arctic Rock
June 18 Jomala Jazz Quintet
June 20 The Asteroids
June 25 Karenodie & Paul
June 27 Highland Bagpipe Competition
July 2 Alaskan Express (Air Force Band of the Pacific)
July 9 Melissa Bledsoe Fisher
July 11 9th Army Band - Jammin'
Salmon Dixie Band
July 16 Folk’s Tales
July 18 Robin Hopper
July 23 Karenodie & Paul
July 25 Derry Aires
July 30 Alaska Brass (Air Force Band of the Pacific)
Aug. 1 Galway Days Band (Irish)
Aug. 6 Sneaky Feeling
Aug. 8 Alaska Brass (Air Force
Band of the Pacific)
Aug. 13 Top Cover (Air Force
Band of the Pacific)
Aug.15 Jared Woods
Aug. 20 Midnight Starlight
Aug. 22 Melissa Bledsoe Fisher
Aug. 27 Top Cover (Air Force Band of the Pacific)
Aug. 29 Alaska Button Box Gang