Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in downtown Anchorage with three theaters of different sizes. The largest is the Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall seating around 2000 people, while the Discovery Theatre with 700 seats hosts smaller productions and more intimate shows.

The building opened in 1988 as part of Project 80s, replacing an earlier auditorium on the same site. This location had previously been significant for Alaska's resource development discussions.

The center hosts opera, symphony concerts, dance performances, and Broadway musicals that draw audiences throughout the year. These shows shape the arts community and give people access to professional entertainment across different genres.

The center is located in downtown Anchorage and is easy to reach with straightforward access. Check the schedule before visiting to see what type of performances are happening during your time in the city.

The center is home to the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and Anchorage Opera, the main professional orchestral and opera companies in Alaska. Both organizations use the halls regularly and shape the musical life of the entire region.

Location: Anchorage

Inception: 1989

Architects: Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer

Official opening: September 15, 1988

Website: https://alaskapac.org

GPS coordinates: 61.21710,-149.89400

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06