Rock the Hill
Music and Beauty in our Backyard
July 18 & 19, 2025
Hilltop Ski Area


Some things are distinctly Alaskan: wedding gowns with Xtratuffs, midnight hikes, and a “backyard” that’s nearly half a million acres.
Rock the Hill is more than a music festival; it’s a celebration of the art, culture, and outdoor adventures that make Anchorage unique. Back for a second year after selling out last summer, Rock the Hill expands to two days of live music, local craft food & beer, vendors, art, workshops, and the wilderness oasis of Hilltop. Dance up front, cruise down on your mountain bike, or practice yoga on the slopes. With this Alaska-grown festival lineup, you’ll experience sights and sounds as diverse and dynamic as the surrounding Chugach mountains.
Join friends and neighbors for Rock the Hill and feel your heart swell with pride for our city’s vibrant people, places, and purpose.
- Kids 12 and under are free! Must be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian. One free kids ticket can be added when purchasing each adult ticket.
- Two-Day VIP Package includes access to to an express line in the beer garden, 10% off food purchases from Finn's Kitchen during Rock the Hill, and a swag bag.
- All ticket purchases include a 10% discount on a lift ticket to the Hilltop Bike Park. Valid 7/18/2025-7/31/2025.
- Food from Yeti Dogs, What the Fork, Jerome's Kitchen, DG's Espresso and Salmon HookUp Truck will be available for purchase in the Vendor Village plus Finn's Kitchen in the Hilltop Chalet.
- Reserved parking passes have limited availability (SOLD OUT).
- Overflow parking shuttle available from Service High School lot.
- Sign up below to volunteer and get a pass for the whole weekend
Free Activities
- Yoga on the Hill – noon on Saturday– Check in at 11:45 at the ACA Tent by the box office
- Mural painting – ongoing starting at 5pm Friday and 1pm Saturday
- Kids Strider Bike Race – 3pm Saturday BYOB (Bring your own bike)
- Bike Balance Competition – Ongoing at the Hilltop Tent both days– BYOB (Bring your own bike)
- Vendor Village - ongoing starting at 5pm Friday and 1pm Saturday

Rock the Hill 2025 Teaser
Anchorage Concert Association is the only authorized seller of tickets to this show through Etix.