Live music in Tacoma, WA

Place $2 bets on each race for a chance at the pot, and add an optional $1 donation to name the horse for that race, limit of 6. Proceeds support Food Connection. After the races wrap up, Famous Dave brings the energy with Fireball Friday's Dysfunctional Karaoke.

Enjoy a summer evening at Fort Nisqually with live bluegrass from the Oly Mtn Boys. This 21+ event pairs high-energy music with the historic setting, plus local food trucks and drinks. You can also try hands-on “make and take” 19th-century crafts during the event.

Catch Tyler Nance live at Dune Peninsula. The show starts at 6:00 PM, with local venue time listed on the page.

McMenamins presents a Great Northwest Author Tour conversation with Gabi Moskowitz and Jim Newton at the Spanish Ballroom in McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma, WA. The talk explores Jerry Garcia and Deadhead culture, drawing on Moskowitz’s Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook and Newton’s Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening. As part of McMenamins Days Between Celebration, the event also offers a chance to purchase signed copies, courtesy of Hi-Voltage Records. Tickets are available online.

Karaoke night at Sand Bar and Grill brings lively music, tasty food, and cold drinks. Step up to the mic to sing favorite songs, cheer on fellow performers, and enjoy a friendly, upbeat atmosphere with friends. It is a relaxed way to share vocal talents and leave with great memories.

Word of Life Northwest presents the 9th Annual Community Block Party, a neighborhood celebration that brings families, neighbors, local businesses, and community partners together for a day of connection and fun. The event features live music and other entertainment, a dedicated children’s area with games and activities, bounce houses, local vendors, food and beverages available for purchase, and plenty of giveaways and raffles. The Tacoma Police and Fire departments are expected to make appearances to engage with the community. It is planned as a safe and welcoming gathering for people of all backgrounds, with organizers aiming to make this year even bigger than before.

The Tacoma Concert Band brings its free Summer Concert Series to Wapato Park, sharing live music in one of Tacoma’s beautiful outdoor spaces. Under the direction of Maestro Gerard Morris, the program features a mix of classical favorites and contemporary selections. The concert is open to everyone and includes chances to meet band members and learn more about the ensemble. Attendees are welcome to relax on picnic blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy snacks while they listen. The series is presented with support from Ted Brown Music, the Bamford Foundation, Tacoma Creates, and Metro Parks Tacoma, celebrating community, culture, and the joy of music.

Interpol performs live at Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington. This concert features the band in a park venue setting.

SOUNDBYTE delivers a live, feel-good party soundtrack packed with sing-along classics and modern hits. Expect favorites like Billie Jean, Let’s Groove, Uptown Funk, and Poker Face that keep people moving. With premium sound, high-energy stage presence, and smooth transitions from song to song, the show makes it easy for guests to relax and enjoy the music.

Presented by McMenamins, this Big Band Night fills the Spanish Ballroom with TPC Jazz Band opening and Indigo Jazz bringing the evening to a close. The music salutes legendary artists such as Glen Miller, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin, Henry Mancini, Ray Charles, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, creating a lively setting for dancing and listening alike. Five locations offer food and drinks, there is also a hidden bar, and the event is open to all ages.

Get ready for a bass-heavy night featuring Hi I'm Ghost, Wodd, and MIND G4ME. The show takes place at Airport Tavern in Tacoma.

Spanish Ballroom presents an all ages, full band night with Christie Huff, Joel Gibson Jr., and Cody Bartels. Christie Huff is a Nashville-based country singer-songwriter whose storytelling leans into a modern pop sound. She has toured across the U.S. and internationally, appeared at the Troubadour, the Bluebird Cafe, and Whiskey Jam, and opened for Keith Urban, Eric Church, and Jason Aldean. Her songs have surpassed 16 million streams on Spotify, her EP Finer Things is out now, and she is set to perform at Norway’s Vikedal Roots Music Festival in 2026. Joel Gibson Jr. brings a mix of original material and familiar covers, shaped by years of shows that range from solo acoustic sets to leading a lively band. He has performed at kickoff events for Watershed and Pendleton Whisky Fest and has shared stages with Zach Top, Drake Milligan, Chris Janson, Joe Nichols, Trace Adkins, Paul Overstreet, Allie Colleen, and Ned LeDoux. A Washington native with a growing Pacific Northwest following, he is touring in support of his album Eclectic Outlaw and is recognized for baritone vocals and a personable stage presence. Tacoma’s Cody Bartels rounds out the lineup with a blend of country, blues, and rock. Influenced by a Pacific Northwest upbringing and a passion for traditional country-western sounds, his sets deliver honky-tonk energy rooted in tradition.

Karaoke is offered at a Downtown Tacoma location on weeknights and weekends, with drink specials available.