Tacoma Holiday Tree Lighting
The city's official holiday tree lighting at the Pantages Theater, with live music and a visit from Santa. Traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
- When
- Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 · 6:00pm
- Where
- Pantages Theater · 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, US
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Not confirmed
- Reservations
- Free; first-come, first-served seating
- Organizer
- Tacoma City Theaters
Why go
Tacoma’s official start to the holiday season. The tree lighting at the Pantages has been a downtown tradition for years, with a community sing-along, local performers, and Santa’s arrival.
What happens
Live holiday music, a countdown to illuminate the tree, and Santa appears to kick off the season. The event is free and open to the public; seating is first-come, first-served.
Good to know
Date and venue are not yet confirmed for 2026. The 2025 lighting was Saturday, November 29, at the Pantages Theater. Tacoma City Theaters has not published a 2026 date or venue as of October 2026. This entry uses the traditional Saturday-after-Thanksgiving timing (November 28, 2026) and last year’s venue as a placeholder. Check tacomacitytheaters.org for the official announcement before making plans.
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