# Event Details - **Event Name**: AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: The AJW in partnership with the Anchorage Downtown Partnership is celebrating its 5th season presenting 11 free outdoor jazz concerts from 12 noon-2:00 p.m. on Saturdays on the Lawn of the Anchorage Museum located in downtown Anchorage from May 30 through August 15, 2026. The concerts feature a wide variety of local jazz bands from South Central Alaska. The 2026 bands include the John Damberg and Mark Manners Sextet, the Melissa Fischer Quintet, Power Play, the Fish-On Jazz Quartet, the Blue Dixie Combo, the A Town Sharps, the AJW Jazz Camp 26 Student and Faculty Ensembles, the Anchorage Jazz Ensemble Big Band, Konnexion, the Q5 Quintet, and the AJW Spring 2026 Advanced Student Jazz Septet. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy some exciting Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, and Funk served up by Anchorage's Jazz Community! These concerts are made possible by a generous grant from the Atwood Foundation. See you there and thanks for supporting Live Jazz Performances in Anchorage! More info at www.akjazzworkshop.org home page calendar. Sponsored by the Alaska Jazz Workshop in collaboration with the Anchorage Downtown Partnership and the Anchorage Museum. 2026 Schedule May 30 Opening Day Celebration AJW Advanced Student Jazz Ensemble AJW Young Lions of Jazz jamming on a fun mix of Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, & Funk June 6 Spenard Jazz Fest 2026 presents Konnexion-Anchorage’s own Big Horn Funk band 13 Blue Dixie Combo-New Orleans Style Jazz to make you dance! 20 Solstice Celebration-no concert this day 27 A Town Sharps- A classic small jazz combo with an international flair featuring Sarah Burtner singing Bossa Nova, Rock, French Pop, Greek and Gypsy Jazz July 4 John Damberg and Mark Manners sextet An upbeat mix of original Alaska Jazz by John Damberg & Mark Manners 11 Melissa Fischer “Jazz Mom” Quintet Stellar Jazz and Blues featuring vocalist/pianist Melissa Fischer and her quintet 18 Fish on Quartet-We are fishing friends who enjoy playing Jazz, Blues, Funk, and Latin Jazz too! 25 Power Play-Contemporary Jazz Fusion and funk with deep grooves! August 1 AJE Big Band-Anchorage’s Premier Swinging Big Band! 8 AJW Jazz Camp Student and Faculty Ensembles Enjoy the 39th AJW Jazz Camp All Stars Jamming on Hot Jazz, Blues, and Funk 15 Q5 Quintet-Anchorage’s next generation of Jazz Artists playing Contemporary Jazz. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/ajw-summer-2026-jazz-concerts-on-the-lawn-series/200030507838615 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Festivals, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Anchorage - **state**: AK - **country**: United States - **location**: Anchorage Museum - **lat**: 61.21619 - **long**: -149.88753 - **full address**: Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501-3544, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b0e994435ec12e4b24a91191b37d07f02eac378c26ed749b9d6337f6dd9df223-rimg-w1200-h676-dc0898b8-gmir?v=1785864675 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series being held? - **A:** AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501-3544, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series? - **A:** AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series is organized by Alaska Jazz Workshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AJW Summer 2026 Jazz Concerts on the Lawn Series is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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