Anchorage Concert Association's 2025/2026 Season is here!
Anchorage Concert Association is pleased to announce its lineup of mainstage shows for the 2025/2026 season at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Season subscriptions will be available in the coming weeks.
The Magic of Adam Trent - October 17, 2025
Adam Trent changes how you see magic. The breakout star of Broadway’s The Illusionists and host of Netflix’s 'The Road Trick' reappears in Anchorage after a sold-out show in 2019 with a fast-paced spectacle that fuses magic, comedy, and music.
Lucky Chops - October 24 & 25, 2025
Big, bold, and always ready to celebrate, Lucky Chops is back and bringing the party for two explosive nights. From feel-good originals to wildly creative brass band covers of “Funkytown,” Beatles classics, and Ariana’s latest, Lucky Chops aims to spread joy and positivity.
Portland Cello Project performs Radiohead - November 8, 2025
Fan-favorite Portland Cello Project returns to Anchorage with a bold, genre-bending homage to Radiohead, featuring brass, percussion, and guest vocalists. Portland’s premier alt-classical group delivers fresh takes on Radiohead gems before launching into OK Computer, performing the landmark album live and in full.
The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet - November 28-30, 2025
For over 30 years, The Nutcracker has become an Anchorage tradition that reminds us to dream bigger, leap higher, and experience the wonder of being a kid again. The elegant Eugene Ballet and young Alaska dancers coordinated by Alaska Dance Theatre return to the Atwood Concert Hall accompanied by live music from Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.
The Ugly Sweater Holiday Show - December 5 & 6, 2025
Sammy Miller & The Congregation take on The Ugly Sweater Holiday Show for the first time, ringing in the yule Alaska-style with local guest artists in this twist on the traditional holiday concert. A refreshing tonic to the hectic season, it’s one part variety show, one part holiday homage, one part freewheeling spectacle.
The Second City - January 17, 2026
The world's most influential name in improv and comedy theater returns to Anchorage with The Best of The Second City! This high-energy show blends our signature improv comedy with hilarious songs, classic characters, and timeless sketches - handpicked from our rich comedy archive.
International Guitar Night - January 23 & 24, 2026
Annual fan favorite International Guitar Night returns with an inspiring new cast of guitar luminaries. Now in its 26th year, this mobile guitar festival leaves audiences across the globe awe-struck with solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the boundless virtuosity and diversity of acoustic guitar.
The Moth Mainstage - February 4, 2026
The Moth Mainstage is true stories, told live and without notes, by people from all walks of life. Each performance of The Moth Mainstage is unique, illuminating the diversity and commonality of human experiences.
Cherish the Ladies - February 7, 2026
Celebrating an incredible 40 years, Cherish the Ladies stand among the most acclaimed Irish ensembles of all time. The astonishing virtuosos of the Grammy-nominated, all-female collective learned rich Irish music traditions from their fathers and forged a path for women in the male-only genre.
OkCello - February 28, 2026
Atlanta-based cellist and songwriter Okorie “OkCello” Johnson brings his blend of looped layers, improvisation, and musical storytelling to the stage—fusing classical chops with the pulse of jazz, funk, and expressions of the African Diaspora. OkCello sculpts lush, hypnotic soundscapes in real time that blur genres and stir the senses.
Hot Club of Cowtown & Dustbowl Revival - March 14, 2026
A Celebration of 60 Years of Willie and Bob unites the sounds of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, highlighting their revolutionary impact on folk, rock, and free-spirited Americana. String masters Hot Club of Cowtown and folk-rockers Dustbowl Revival reunite to take you on the journey, from Willie and Bob's roots to their modern sounds that have inspired millions.
Lindsay Lou - March 20, 2026
Lindsay Lou's music is a tapestry woven from the threads of bluegrass, folk, soul, and Americana. Whether commanding a festival stage or captivating an intimate hall, she invites audiences into a deeply personal space where stories unfold, time stretches, and each lyric resonates with truth and tenderness.
Pedrito Martinez Group - March 28, 2026
Drawn to the rumba beats in his childhood Havana, Pedrito Martinez became the world’s first-call rumbero – playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. As the leader of the Grammy-nominated Pedrito Martinez Group, he’s collaborated with legends like Wynton Marsalis, Bruce Springsteen, and Eric Clapton.
Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert - April 3-4, 2026
Get ready for the ultimate throwback experience with Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert, featuring the very best Disney and Pixar hits from two iconic decades! Broadway-star vocalists will flash back through a defining generation of music, with show-stopping performances, rock-concert lighting and larger-than-life animation.
Gnoss - April 10, 2026
Scottish folk band Gnoss is a group you can recognize after hearing their first notes. With a rich sonic tapestry of acoustic layers, the lads weave skillful musicianship, traditional roots, and contemporary flair into songs overflowing with character. This dynamic foursome—comprising fiddle, flute, guitar, bodhran, and vocals—unleashes energetic tunes and driving folk rhythms with maturity beyond their years.
Cirque Mechanics: Tilt! - April 10-11, 2026
Mechanical wonders, circus gadgetry, and astonishing acrobatics – it’s all part of Cirque Mechanics, the circus visionaries returning to Anchorage again with their new show Tilt!, which brings the excitement of the old-school theme park to life.
Pink Martini - April 18, 2026
“Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure.” – the words of Thomas Lauderdale, the group’s bandleader and pianist. Trying to categorize Pink Martini is nearly impossible. Their sound draws from myriad influences, spanning the globe, cultures, genres and time.
Yonder Mountain String Band - May 1, 2026
Colorado’s Yonder Mountain String Band has been a driving force in the mainstream appeal of bluegrass. Described as “a powerhouse quintet that can knock the door off its hinges at any function” (Americana UK), these progressive bluegrass pioneers blend high-energy acoustic brilliance with vibrant light shows in rock ‘n’ roll settings, earning them festival-favorite status.
