# Nite Wave's Totally 80s Christmas Party

Synth-pop, ugly sweaters and a Last Christmas singalong: Nite Wave's 80s holiday party takes over the Spanish Ballroom.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/nite-wave-80s-christmas-party-dec-12/
Section: events
Area: Downtown
Published: 2026-11-04
Event status: Upcoming or ongoing
Start date: 2026-12-12
Start time: 20:00
End time: Not confirmed
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: Spanish Ballroom
Address: 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, US
Price: $25 (about $37 with tax and fees)
Age policy: 21 and over
Reservations: Not confirmed
Tickets / organizer: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/279531-nite-waves-totally-80s-christmas-party
Organizer: McMenamins
Organizer URL: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/279531-nite-waves-totally-80s-christmas-party
Venue details: https://tacomairl.com/places/mcmenamins-elks-temple/

## Why go

The set list is the sell: Wham!, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, U2 and Hall & Oates, plus a *Last Christmas* singalong.

## What happens

Doors and show both at 8. Expect synth-pop and big choruses, a full dance floor and a ballroom dressed for the season.

## Good to know

21 and over. Ugly sweaters and shoulder pads are encouraged, not required. Box office: (253) 300-8744.

**Next year:** a Saturday in mid-December.

## Sources

- [McMenamins: Nite Wave's Totally 80s Christmas Party](https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/279531-nite-waves-totally-80s-christmas-party)
- [etix: Nite Wave's Totally 80s Christmas Party (price and fees)](https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/96909696/nite-waves-totally-80s-christmas-party-tacoma-mcmenamins-spanish-ballroom-elks-temple)