Alaska is pure magic, from midnight sun festivals, open-air concerts, variety of events, to intellectually charged evenings make the state a surprising cultural hotspot this summer in July 2025. Whether you’re vibing to Nelly in Anchorage or catching Neil deGrasse Tyson’s cosmos talk, this northern paradise is buzzing with reasons to step out.

Whether you’re interested in events near you or planning for the next 3 days or the next 14 days, we have a comprehensive list of Anchorage events and their timings. Discover various venues and locations, and don’t miss out on free events or ticketed activities. Stay updated with our schedule of dates and plan your perfect weekend! Here’s the complete list of events and things to do in Alaska this month.

July Events in Alaska:

Music In the Park – Independence Day Special

• Date: July 4, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Iditapark, Wasilla, AK
• Description: Celebrate the Fourth of July Alaskan style with local artists, family-friendly vibes, and crisp mountain air.

Startup Connection Fest 2025 | July Edition

• Dates: July 10–25, 2025
• Time: All Day
• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
• Description: Join us for the Startup Connection Fest 2025, an exciting event to foster connections among startups, investors, and industry leaders. This event will feature a variety of activities aimed at networking and collaboration. Register Now.

Vanessa Carlton – Live at Town Square

• Date: July 12, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Town Square Park, Anchorage, AK
• Description: The iconic voice behind “A Thousand Miles” takes the stage for a free, heartwarming outdoor performance.

Sundown Summer Concert Series – Anchorage

• Date: July 12, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM
• Location: Town Square Park, Anchorage, AK
• Description: An open-air concert series with local and national acts performing under Alaska’s surreal summer skies.

Dizzy Wright – Live in Anchorage

• Date: July 12, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Alaska Cannabis Exchange, Anchorage, AK
• Description: Las Vegas-based rapper Dizzy Wright brings conscious hip-hop and lyrical fire to Anchorage’s underground scene.

Nelly – Live in Concert

• Date: July 13, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Location: Town Square Park, Anchorage, AK
• Description: Grammy-winning rapper Nelly lights up the Anchorage crowd with early-2000s anthems and timeless swagger.

Back In Black – AC/DC Tribute

• Date: July 26, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Fairbanks, AK
• Description: A thunderous tribute to AC/DC featuring the legendary riffs and rock spirit that defined generations.

Switchfoot – Live at the Park

• Date: July 26, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Location: Town Square Park, Anchorage, AK
• Description: Christian alt-rock icons Switchfoot perform live as part of Alaska’s open-access summer stage series.

The Commodores – Fairbanks Classic Rock Night

• Date: July 27, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Fairbanks, AK
• Description: Dance to the grooves of the timeless band behind “Easy” and “Brick House” in this nostalgia-rich concert.

Neil deGrasse Tyson – StarTalk Live in Alaska

• Date: July 29, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Location: Atwood Concert Hall, Anchorage, AK
• Description: Famed astrophysicist and author brings his cosmic storytelling to life in this special Alaska engagement.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons – Fantasy-Inspired Live Music

• Date: July 31, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: 49th State Brewing, Anchorage, AK
• Description: Immerse yourself in the fantasy worlds of Tolkien and Westeros with live candlelight renditions of iconic soundtracks.

Bridge City Sinners – Underground Folk Punk

• Date: July 31, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: Chilkoot Charlie’s, Anchorage, AK
• Description: End the month with gritty folk-punk and carnival chaos in one of Anchorage’s most legendary music venues.

From chart-topping rappers to candlelit fantasy concerts and thought-provoking science nights, Alaska in July 2025 is anything but remote. The Last Frontier proves again that its summers are for more than just nature—they’re for unforgettable culture too.

Discover various venues and locations, and don’t miss out on free events or ticketed activities. Stay updated with our monthly events calendar, helping you, your family and friends plan the perfect activities every month!

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