Imagine walking from a dance performance to a martial arts demo to a craft table without ever leaving the building: that’s the Asia Pacific New Year Celebration in Tacoma. The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) hosts this free family event in the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; the 28th annual edition ran Saturday, February 28, 2026.
What to expect
The main stage features more than 20 performances and cultural demonstrations, while a second stage focuses on martial arts. Kids get hands-on crafts and games, and you can try on cultural attire.
Food vendors serve traditional dishes, and nonprofit and retail booths round out the hall. Each year spotlights a host culture; in 2026 it was Cambodia. Bring your appetite and your curiosity, since this is one place where you can travel across a region in a single afternoon.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM.
- Admission: free.
- Where: Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421.
- Organizer: Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), which has held the celebration at the Tacoma Dome for over two decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Asia Pacific New Year Celebration in 2027?
APCC hasn’t announced the 2027 date yet. The last celebration took place Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.
Is the Asia Pacific New Year Celebration free?
Yes. It’s a free family event, though food vendors and retail booths sell their own items.
What happens at the Asia Pacific New Year Celebration?
You’ll find more than 20 stage performances, martial arts on a second stage, crafts and games for kids, cultural attire to try on and food vendors serving traditional dishes, with a different host culture featured each year.
Source: Asia Pacific New Year Celebration – Tacoma Dome, Lunar New Year frenzy packs Tacoma Dome for APCC bash (Hoodline)
How Do I Get to Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall?
Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall is at 2727 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
Is the Asia Pacific New Year Celebration at the Tacoma Dome Good for Kids?
Yes. We list it as a family-friendly Lunar New Year event. Check the official event page for kids' activities, strollers and seating before you go.
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
Map
Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
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