AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series

Join us for the AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series! 🌞 In partnership with the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, we're thrilled to present our 5th season of 11 free outdoor jazz concerts every Saturday from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Anchorage Museum lawn in downtown Anchorage from May 30 to August 15, 2026.

This summer, immerse yourself in a diverse lineup featuring local jazz bands from South Central Alaska, including:

• 🎷 John Damberg and Mark Manners Sextet
• 🎶 Melissa Fischer Quintet
• 🎸 Power Play
• 🎺 Fish-On Jazz Quartet
• 🎸 Blue Dixie Combo
• 🎤 A Town Sharps
• 🎹 AJW Jazz Camp 26 Student and Faculty Ensembles
• 🎷 Anchorage Jazz Ensemble Big Band
• 🎵 Konnexion
• 🎷 Q5 Quintet
• 🎶 AJW Spring 2026 Advanced Student Jazz Septet

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a fantastic mix of Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, and Funk, all supported by our vibrant Anchorage Jazz Community! 🎉 These concerts are generously sponsored by the Atwood Foundation.

Don’t miss the excitement! Check out the full schedule below:

Schedule Highlights:

• May 30: Opening Day Celebration - AJW Advanced Student Jazz Ensemble
• June 6: Spenard Jazz Fest presents Konnexion
• June 13: Blue Dixie Combo - New Orleans Style Jazz
• July 4: John Damberg and Mark Manners Sextet
• August 1: AJE Big Band - Anchorage’s Premier Swinging Big Band!

For more details, visit AK Jazz Workshop Calendar ✨. We can't wait to see you there! Thanks for supporting Live Jazz Performances in Anchorage! 🥳