Juneau Jazz & Classics
- Dates
- Feb 10 to 13, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Shuká Hít
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 12, 2026
Juneau Jazz & Classics returns to Shuká Hít, Juneau, AK, Feb 10 to 13, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Juneau Jazz Fest is the winter festival from Juneau Jazz & Classics, a nonprofit that has presented performances in the Alaskan capital for 39 years, and it runs February 10 to 13, 2027. Presented with the Juneau School District, it brings visiting professional artists to coach high school jazz students from across Alaska in clinics and master classes, then plays alongside them in concerts. Its centerpiece is the All-Alaska Jazz Band, the state's only honor jazz band, directed in 2027 by trombonist Alan Ferber. The public is invited to a Jazz Ramble, a Jazz Dance and evening concerts with guest artists.
How it works
The program runs across four days. Wednesday February 10 opens with the Jazz Ramble, and Thursday evening is the Jazz Dance. On Friday, school concerts are followed by the 7:30pm Artist Concert with the Miki Yamanaka Trio and vocalist Jamile. Saturday brings more school concerts, then the All-Alaska Jazz Band and the Kyle Athayde Dance Party, with cellist Zuill Bailey as special guest. Tickets for the public concerts are listed as coming soon.
Who it suits
It suits jazz listeners and families in Juneau who want to hear visiting New York and West Coast musicians in a small-city setting, and anyone who likes the sound of a high school honor band playing beside professionals. The organizer pitches the weekend to people of all ages and abilities, and it also serves students, with an audition for the All-Alaska Jazz Band and clinics for school ensembles.
When it runs
Juneau Jazz Fest runs February 10 to 13, 2027, with a Jazz Ramble on Wednesday, a Jazz Dance on Thursday evening, the Artist Concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and the Kyle Athayde Dance Party finale on Saturday.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport JNU.
How do I get to Juneau Jazz & Classics?
By car
Most people drive to Juneau Jazz & Classics. The nearest major airport is JNU, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Route 5 stops at JNU baggage claim, roughly hourly 7am-7pm, to downtown Juneau, where most festival venues, including Shuká Hít (Sealaska Heritage Institute), are concentrated.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Taxis are readily curbside at JNU. Uber/Lyft nominally operate in Juneau but with noticeably thinner driver coverage than a typical metro area, a real backup plan matters here.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Downtown Juneau is compact and walkable, most hotels and venues sit within a short walk of each other, reducing the actual need to drive between festival events.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Juneau. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Shuká Hít
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Juneau Jazz & Classics?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
1800 Shell Simmons Drive, Juneau, AK 99801
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2295 Trout Street, Juneau, AK 99801
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Airbnb & private camping
Real Hipcamp-listed camping/glamping exists in the wider Juneau area (e.g. Glacier Nalu, offering tiny homes/RV/glamping/deluxe tent sites with showers and wifi. Juneau Lake Cabin), though these sit well outside the compact downtown festival footprint and are a road-trip/outdoor-extension option rather than a practical festival lodging swap given Juneau's small, non-road-connected geography.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Juneau Jazz & Classics 2027?
Feb 10 to 13, 2027
Where is Juneau Jazz & Classics held?
Shuká Hít, Juneau, AK.