Only 22 days away: The 51st Annual Alaska Folk Festival, April 6-12, 2026

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6:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Ursa Major

Juneau Featuring: Abigail Dolan, Josef Becker, Katie Rosson, Sachiko Marks, Traeus Mateo, Bea Danielle Abad, Kiley Weitzel, Rowan Hightower, Saana Amundson, Jinx Fortier, Amelia Farrell, Eleanor Peterson, Evelyn McVey Thomas, Joya McClain, Maelee Lawrence, Shaylynn Tupou, Bianca Diaz, Geo Gabriel Abad, Rosemarie Becker, Sophia Yadao

Youth string ensemble performing movie, pop, and folk tunes. Directed by Guo Hua Xia.

6:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Shadoe Rayne

Homer

Tsimshian and Alutiiq heritage–based songwriter and performer sharing culture and language through original songs.

7:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Allison Waid and Friends

Musical Theatre Featuring: Allison Wade, Kelsey Riker, Grace Lee

Women singing Musical Theatre!

7:15pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Pickle?

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: Ila Mannino, Cora Barr

As first seen at Juneau’s Got Talent, with Ila on mandolin and Cora on vocals and multiple instruments, this teenage duo loves music and storytelling.

7:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Nelson Family Band

Juneau Featuring: Tyler Breen , Gene Nelson, Courtney Nelson , Bodhi Nelson

Relatives and friend join in for set of songs of the times.

7:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

John Palmes

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: John Palmes, TBA, TBA, TBA

Juneau Folk Musician, my annual report. Come sing!

8:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

The Soggy Joggers

Juneau Featuring: Aldyn Brudie, Hannah Wilson, Matt Kern, Julius Adolfsson

The people are crying out. They're thirsty! They're ready to chug down some Soggified tunes! We are here to heed the call.

8:15pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Dan Saddler

Eagle River

The problem with political jokes is ... too many get elected. I should know! I hope you enjoy my satirical musical treatment of Alaska politics.

8:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Shoreline Band

Juneau Featuring: Joe Emerson, Ben Higdon, John Hartle, Chris Frary, Stew Roland, Keith Heller

Classic folk Rock favorites from the 70’s

8:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Connor Berry

Juneau

Songs before bedtime.

9:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Irene Muller

Southwest Washington

New tunes from the same old girl with a guitar.

9:15pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Sunny Porch

Juneau Featuring: Melanie Brown, Marcus Beckmann, Jacob Soboleff

Melanie Brown and Marcus Beckmann of Sunny Porch will be joined by Jake Soboleff to play some favorites.

9:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Carey Seward & the Sizz

Fairbanks, AK Featuring: Carey Seward, Amanda Bent, Kendra Calhoun, Maggie Riley

Original indie folk rock from Fairbanks bringing humor, style and an accordion!

9:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

The Alaskan Traveler

Juneau Featuring: Max Blust

The Alaskan Traveler returns to the Folk Festival stage where he was raised to bring you songs of love and light in the capital city.

10:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Make Way For Ducklings

Juneau Featuring: Elizabeth Ekins, Wendy Byrnes

Two Juneau girls singing songs.


Emcee: Taylor Dallas Vidic
Stage Manager: Ryan O'Shaughnessy
Alaska Folk Festival

51st Year — April 6-12, 2026

Main Stage | Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.
Dance Stage | JAHC, 350 Whittier St.
Juneau, Alaska