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Photos: Anchorage celebrates summer solstice 2026

Anchorage community members listen to live music. Photo by Alex Luangasa.

Hundreds attended the 23rd annual Downtown Summer Solstice Festival on June 20 in downtown Anchorage. The festival had over 70 arts and craft vendors and featured live music, food trucks, dance performances and aerialists.

Vendor canopies line the street on Fourth Ave. Photo by Alex Luangasa.
Attendees wait in line to climb the rock wall. Photo by Alex Luangasa.
Soul Society of Alaska members performing. Photo by Alex Luangasa.
3-on-3 basketball tournament players. Photo by Alex Luangasa.
An aerialist upside down during a performance. Photo by Alex Luangasa.
Buick Le Sabre on display as part of the vintage car show. Photo by Alex Luangasa.