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Arts & Culture Events in Tacoma
Museum programs, gallery nights, cultural celebrations and hands-on art sessions.
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Fri, Nov 20, 7:30pm
That Arena Rock Show
Rialto Theater
That Arena Rock Show takes place at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater on November 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sat, Nov 21, 11am· 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Tacoma local time)
Family STEAM Day: Bridge the Gap
LeMay – America's Car Museum
A Family STEAM Day with the theme Bridge the Gap, connecting hands-on learning and automotive discovery.
FamilyArts & CultureFree for museum members and visitors ages 18 and under; included with museum admission for other visitors.
Sat, Nov 21, 11am
50+ Visual Arts Workshop - Winter Watercolors - Norpoint
Ctr at Norpoint
The 50+ Visual Arts Workshop - Winter Watercolors takes place at Ctr at Norpoint on November 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The workshop is for adults ages 50 and up.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & WorkshopsArts & CultureView fee details
Sat, Nov 21, 12pm
Tacoma Festival of Light 2026
Eastside Community Center
A free, family-friendly indoor celebration bringing Tacoma communities together through live dance, music, film screenings, floating lamps, art workshops, a fashion show, food, and storytelling.
FilmArts & CultureFestivalsFree
Sat, Nov 21
Forged in Fire Lecture: Dale Chihuly
Museum of Glass
A lecture on artist Dale Chihuly at Museum of Glass, part of the museum's Forged in Fire series.
Arts & CultureTalks & Lectures
Sat, Nov 21, 7:30pm
Symphony on the Screen
Pantages Theater
Symphony on the Screen takes place at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on November 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The event is listed under arts and culture, live music, and theater.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am
50+ Visual Arts Workshop - Winter Watercolors - STAR
STAR Ctr
The 50+ Visual Arts Workshop - Winter Watercolors takes place at STAR Ctr on November 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The workshop is for ages 50 and up.
Parks & OutdoorsClasses & WorkshopsArts & CultureView fee details
Sat, Nov 28, 3pm
Sounds of the Season
Pantages Theater
Sounds of the Season takes place at Pantages Theater on November 28, 2026, at 3 p.m. The event is listed under arts and culture, live music, and theater.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sat, Nov 28, 7:30pm
A Magical Motown Christmas
Rialto Theater
A Magical Motown Christmas takes place at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater on November 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The holiday event features live music and theater.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Tue, Dec 1, 10am· 10 a.m.–11 a.m. (Tacoma local time)
Storytime for Little Sparkplugs
LeMay – America's Car Museum
Interactive stories, songs and Family Zone play for toddlers and their caregivers.
FamilyArts & CultureFree
Thu, Dec 3, 5pm
RAT Fest 2026
Real Art Tacoma
A four-day music festival at Real Art Tacoma, running Thursday through Saturday from 5–11 p.m. and Sunday from noon–6 p.m.
Arts & CultureFestivalsMarkets$10
Fri, Dec 4, 4:30pm
The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert
Rialto Theater
The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert takes place at Tacoma’s Rialto Theater on December 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Fri, Dec 4, 7:30pm
Seattle Men's Chorus: Prance & Be Merry
Pantages Theater
Seattle Men's Chorus: Prance & Be Merry takes place at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on December 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Fri, Dec 4, 8pm
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others
Rialto Theater
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others takes place at Rialto Theater in Tacoma on December 4, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sat, Dec 5, 4:30pm
The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & The Rings of Power in Concert
Rialto Theater
The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & The Rings of Power in Concert takes place at Rialto Theater in Tacoma on December 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sun, Dec 6, 11am· 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on the dated calendar entry; the organizer’s general description also says 10 a.m. Please confirm the start time before visiting.
Holiday Creation Stations
W.W. Seymour Conservatory
Make a nature-themed holiday treasure at W.W. Seymour Conservatory.
FamilyArts & Culture
Sun, Dec 6, 12pm
The Church Cantina’s 8th Annual Krampus Bazaar
The Church Cantina and Airport Tavern Music Hall
A Krampus-themed holiday market with local artists and makers, shopping, food, drinks, photos, and appearances.
ShoppingArts & Culture
Sun, Dec 6, 1pm
The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert
Rialto Theater
The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert takes place at Tacoma's Rialto Theater on December 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sun, Dec 6, 2:30pm
Holiday Favorites
Pantages Theater
Holiday Favorites takes place at Pantages Theater on December 6, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The event is listed under arts and culture, live music, and theater.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Mon, Dec 7
Carving As Medicine
Tacoma Boat Builders
A carving gathering hosted by Tahoma Indian Center at Tacoma Boat Builders, open to all ages.
Arts & CultureCommunityFree
Thu, Dec 10
Mo' Motion: Dance Workshop
Tacoma Art Museum
A one-hour dance workshop held at Tacoma Art Museum.
Arts & CultureClasses & WorkshopsFree
Thu, Dec 10, 7pm
The Santa Clause
Theatre on the Square
The Santa Clause takes place at Theatre on the Square in Tacoma on December 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Fri, Dec 11, 7pm
The Nutcracker
Pantages Theater
The Nutcracker takes place at Pantages Theater in Tacoma on December 11, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Arts & CultureLive MusicTheater
Sat, Dec 12, 1pm· 1–4 p.m.
Family Day: Winter Delight!
Museum of Glass
Family Day: Winter Delight! at Museum of Glass in downtown Tacoma.
Arts & Culture
Dates, times and prices can change. Confirm with the venue or organizer before you go.