Celebrate the winter darkness December 10–12 in downtown Anchorage! 

DOWNTOWN ANCHORAGE | October 23, 2026 - Dark Daze Music Fest announces its first wave of artists for  December 10–12, 2026 in downtown Anchorage. Returning for its third annual edition, the all-ages alternative music festival will feature Alaskan musicians from across the region alongside visiting artists, along with a local arts market,  music industry mixers with visiting delegates, and late-night “off venue” performances in downtown Anchorage. 

The 2026 Wave 1 lineup features: 
● Ya Tseen (Sub Pop artist, Indigenous psychedelic pop | Sitka, AK and Seattle, WA) 
● Year of the Coyote (Sludgy hardcore | Portland, OR feat. Alaskan members) 
● Little Venom (Indie rock / post-punk | Seattle, WA) 
● Razor Syndikit (High-octane rockabilly | Anchorage, AK) 
● Veiled Morbidity (Death metal “music” | Anchorage, AK) 
● T-Loc (907 underground hip-hop | Douglas, AK) 
● Bards of Mendenhell (Epic metal | Juneau, AK) 
● The Born Losers (A punk rock 20+ year reunion! | Portland, OR feat. Alaskan members)
● Popstar (Industrial hyperpop | Minneapolis, MN) 

Building on previous sold-out programming, Dark Daze Music Fest continues to expand its footprint in downtown  Anchorage in 2026, with the Anchorage Museum returning as an official festival venue. The festival will also feature late-night off-venue programming for 21+ audiences, downtown business specials, and opportunities for artists to connect with visiting music industry representatives. 

This year's festival coincides with the Anchorage Music Week conference happening December 10–11 at the  Wildbirch Hotel, bringing together Alaskan and international music industry delegates for two days of conversations focused on music, culture, tourism, and creative economic development.

Early Bird Festival passes are currently $69, along with the Wave 1 announcement on October 23. Additional ticket options and single-day admission will be released ahead of the festival.

About: Dark Daze Music Fest is a nonprofit, community-driven event produced by Alaska Creative Economies,  dedicated to elevating Alaska's independent music ecosystem and positioning Anchorage as a distinctive wintertime destination for music lovers. The festival builds connections between artists, audiences, downtown businesses, and industry partners while supporting the long-term development of Alaska's creative economy.