Arts & Culture in Anchorage

Alaska Dance Theatre

555 E 33rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 277-9591

Anchorage's only purpose-built dance studio — award-winning nonprofit offering ballet, contemporary, and jazz classes for dancers from 18 months to adult.

Solstice Artworks

809 E Loop Rd Suite 841, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 602-6767

Anchorage's 5-star paint and sip studio — guided paint pours, date nights, birthday parties, and corporate events with all supplies included. Walk-ins welcome.

Anchorage Symphony Orchestra

621 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 274-8668

Alaska's premier professional orchestra — 80 seasons of classical, pops, and family concerts at the Atwood Concert Hall in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.

Urban Yeti Improv Comedy

717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Anchorage's homegrown improv comedy troupe performing monthly at 49th State Brewing — long-form and short-form improv, $10 at the door, all ages welcome.

Cyrano’s Theatre Company

3800 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 274-2599

Professional live theater in Anchorage since 1992 — contemporary and classic plays performed year-round. Tickets from $35; previews are pay-what-you-can.

The Nave

3502 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 227-5244

Spenard's community arts and music venue in a renovated historic Anchorage church — live music, gallery shows, film screenings, and free events year-round.

Scared Scriptless Improv Comedy

717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 538-2711

Anchorage's longest-running improv troupe performing audience-driven comedy every Saturday night at 49th State Brewing.

Alaska State Trooper Museum

245 W 5th Ave, Suite 113, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 279-5050

Free downtown Anchorage museum honoring Alaska State Troopers — featuring a restored 1952 Hudson Hornet patrol car, CSI displays, and law enforcement history.

Alaska Airlines Center

3550 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 786-1250

Anchorage's premier 5,000-seat indoor arena — home of UAA Seawolves Basketball and the city's top destination for concerts, graduations, and major events.

Discovery Theatre at Alaska PAC

621 West 6th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 263-2787

700-seat performance hall featuring films, theatre, and dance in downtown arts district

Anchorage Museum

625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 929-9200

Alaska's premier museum featuring art, history, science, and culture with world-class exhibits and planetarium

Sydney Laurence Theatre at Alaska PAC

621 West 6th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 263-2787

Intimate 340-seat venue for films, chamber music, and theater performances downtown

Anchorage Museum Summer Exhibitions 2026

625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 929-9200

Discover Alaska art, science, and culture through three captivating summer exhibitions at downtown Anchorage's premier museum

Heyi Days Winter Celebration 2026

142 W. Fifth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 276-4118

Anchorage's month-long winter celebration honoring Dena'ina traditions with festivals, markets, and outdoor adventures

Westchester Lagoon Photography

1502 W 15th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 343-4355

Urban lagoon with iconic mountain backdrop perfect for Instagram photos and wildlife shots - popular with local photographers and influencers

Alaska SeaLife Center

301 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664

(907) 224-6300

Alaska's premier marine wildlife rehabilitation and education center in Seward - hands-on marine life encounters and conservation education

Anchorage Makers Market Summer Fair

Town Square Park, 524 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 279-5650

Summer artisan marketplace showcasing Alaska-made crafts, local artists, and traditional Native arts in outdoor festival setting

Alaska State Fair 2026

2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK 99645

(907) 745-4827

Alaska's premier summer celebration featuring world-class entertainment, agricultural competitions, and authentic frontier traditions

Anchorage Aurora & Astrophotography Workshop Series

Alaska Aviation Museum, 4721 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502

907-248-5325

Master the art of capturing Alaska northern lights and midnight sun photography with expert guidance

Earthquake Park Trail

4306 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99517

(907) 343-4355

Easy interpretive trails exploring 1964 Good Friday Earthquake history with educational signage and Anchorage city views

UAA Planetarium & Visualization Theater

3211 Providence Drive, CPISB 220, Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 786-1838

State-of-the-art immersive dome theater offering educational astronomy shows and interactive experiences

Stephan Fine Arts Gallery

939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 274-5009

Second-Generation Alaskan Art Gallery in Hotel Captain Cook Since 1977

Out North Contemporary Art House

3800 DeBarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 279-3800

Alaska's Premier Venue for Avant-Garde Theater & Contemporary Arts

Aurora Fine Art

737 W 5th Ave Suite E, Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 274-0234

Alaska Native Art & Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery Since 1990