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Spenard Jazz Fest | Anchorage, AK | May 28 - June 8, 2026

SJF nurtures creativity and collaboration across art forms and in particular the creation of original work by established and emerging composers in Alaska. The festival is a centerpiece for the community and provides a showcase for original music with the best quality jazz in Anchorage.

02/17/2026

‼️DEADLINE EXTENDED ‼️
Be a part of one of Alaska's premier community-minded music festivals! Artist Applications for Spenard Jazz Fest 2026 are STILL OPEN (now through Saturday, February 28).

🎶 All genres are welcome to apply! 🎶

➡️ https://wkf.ms/4kKTQSy

02/02/2026

Want to be a part of one of Alaska's premier community-minded music festivals? Artist Applications for Spenard Jazz Fest 2026 are OPEN NOW (through Sunday, February 15).

🎶 All genres are welcome to apply! 🎶

➡️ Go to our website or our profile for more information

01/20/2026

‼️ Alaskan Musicians ‼️
Don’t miss these three regional Music Summits happening across the state! 🎶

🟢 Fairbanks - January 24th
🟣 Juneau - January 31st & February 1st
🔵 Anchorage - February 7th & 8th

These ✨FREE✨ events are a powerful resource for our music community—featuring knowledge sharing, networking, roundtables, hands-on workshops, and more. Connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow artists and industry professionals.

Register here: https://akmusicsummit.com/

01/02/2026

Happy New Year !!! This will be the 19th year of SPenard's annual music festival in May-June.

Artist Applications will open next week !!!

Consider Pick. Click.Give -ing to Spenard Jazz Fest when you apply for your 2026 PFD !

Giving as little as $25 of your PFD to SJF makes a big difference for the festival - just sayin' ... :)

See you for MUCHO MUSICO in 2026 !!!

11/13/2025

🎫 Tickets are still available via our website 🎫

"Spenard Jazz Fest () has been the starting place for many local musicians' careers, including myself. This fundraiser is an opportunity for the community to show how much we value our local musicians, and jump staff the 2026 Spenard Jazz Fest!" - Jacques Maree ()

Jacques Maree Quintet | Friday, November 21
Doors open at 6 PM & Music starts at 6:30 PM

11/05/2025

UPCOMING EVENT: Come & enjoy a night of music with Jacques Maree Quintet () on Friday, November 21st & Help Support the Artists' Fund for the 2026 Spenard Jazz Fest. Limited Seating, so get your tickets soon!

TICKETS: Tickets are available now on the Spenard Jazz Fest () website

OTHER INFORMATION:
• The Nave is located at 3502 Spenard Rd
• Doors open at 6 PM
• Music begins at 6:30 PM
• Beer, Wine, and other beverages will be available

06/16/2025

SJF 2025 has come to a close - and now that our team has had a week to recuperate - We want to thank you all for being a part of the festivities this year!

Whether you were an artist, volunteer, listener... SJF could not happen without you.

Cheers to another great festival, and see you all next year!🍻🥳

06/06/2025

Weekend #2 of SJF 2025 is HERE!

From First Friday Festivities to Jam Sessions and everything in between, don't miss this weekend full of Alaska's best music! Plenty of FREE events to attend.

See all event details: https://www.spenardjazzfest.org/tickets

06/05/2025

Last event of the season will be at Organic Oasis ☀️

We've got 8 whole hours of music with , Witty Youngman, Sazón , Aspenyarrow, and MORE!

Whole and Half Day rates available:

Address

3502 Spenard Rd
Anchorage, AK
99503

Website

http://www.spenardjazzfest.org/

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