Every Friday throughout the summer, Talkeetna is the place to be for live music, as the Live at 5 Summer Concert Series takes center stage.

Co-sponsored by Denali Arts Council and the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce, Live at 5 runs through the end of August, with new bands playing every Friday at 5 p.m. The concerts are free and have become quite the community event. The Village Park is located in the heart of downtown Talkeetna, among the many shops and restaurants and has great accessibility.

The concerts are family friendly, and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, food from downtown restaurants and more. They feature artists and bands from around Alaska, as well as a few visiting bands. The series is popular with locals and visitors alike, as the concerts definitely have the unique, laid-back Talkeetna vibe.

Here's the entire performance line-up for the 2025 summer season!

DATE BAND
May 23 Nothin' But Trouble
May 30 Leo Ash Blues Band
June 6 Ukulele Russ
June 13 H3
June 20 King Saison
June 27 HuDost
July 4 Denali Cooks
July 11 Kufe Knots and Kristine Elise
July 18 Boot Juice
July 25 Braided River
August 1 Nothin' But Karma
August 8 Cold Fusion
August 15 Steve Durr and Friends
August 22 Svetlana Jazz Band
August 29 Zen Trembles

For more information, visit the Denali Arts Council's website at www.denaliartscouncil.org.