You got a guy™ for venue tickets

Scandinavian Cultural Center Tickets

Now selling

Upcoming Events at Scandinavian Cultural Center

No events listed right now

Check back soon, or browse other venues for events near you.

The venue

About Scandinavian Cultural Center

The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma offers flexible event spaces with a welcoming Scandinavian-inspired atmosphere. The SCC space seats up to 180, while the adjacent Chris Knutzen Hall accommodates up to 400, making it a versatile choice for concerts, lectures, cultural festivals, and community gatherings. Seating layouts are adjustable, with sample room configurations available to help plan your event with precision.

Location, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options are all considered to ensure a smooth experience for guests, performers, and organizers. Whether you’re hosting a cultural celebration, a performance, or a meeting, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted referrals.

Address and campus context: Anderson University Center, Room 100, 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447. The Anderson AU Center Lot, Harstad Lot, and Mortvedt Library Lot provide parking options for visitors; PLU provides free visitor parking passes that must be displayed and can be picked up at Concierge or Hospitality Services. The campus is accessible via nearby Parkland Transit Center, with Pierce Transit routes 45 and 55 servicing the area. PLU also supports a PLU Orca/Transit program for students and visitors.

Nearby hotels and dining are convenient for performers and attendees. Recommended options include Hotel Murano (1320 Broadway), Silver Cloud Inn – Old Town Tacoma (2317 Ruston Way), Silver Cloud Inn – Point Ruston (5125 Grand Loop), Marriott Tacoma Downtown, and Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown. These partners are popular with PLU visitors and near the broader Tacoma area’s dining scene. For a full day of activities, consider local restaurants and cafes within a short drive that align with your event needs.

Beyond the Tacoma campus, the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz offers its own Viking Hall and related events, reflecting the broader network of Scandinavian cultural programming. Note: Viking Hall at 240 Plymouth Street in Santa Cruz is not currently available for rent, though events like Lucia and Juldinner have been hosted there. This page focuses on the PLU Scandinavian Cultural Center in Tacoma, with practical guidance for organizers and guests planning a successful event.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • PLU SCC location and address: Anderson University Center, Room 100, 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447.
  • PLU SCC capacity: Scandinavian Cultural Center space seats up to 180; Chris Knutzen Hall seats up to 400; spaces configured flexibly.
  • Seating chart and layouts: PLU notes it offers sample room and seating layouts for event setups.
  • Parking: PLU provides free visitor parking passes; pickup at the Concierge or Hospitality Services; parking lots include Anderson AU Center Lot, Harstad Lot, and Mortvedt Library Lot; passes must be displayed.
  • Transit: PLU is near the Parkland Transit Center; Pierce Transit routes 45 and 55 serve the area; PLU supports a PLU Orca/Transit program for students and visitors.
  • Nearby hotels (Tacoma area): Hotel Murano (1320 Broadway), Silver Cloud Inn – Old Town Tacoma (2317 Ruston Way), Silver Cloud Inn – Point Ruston (5125 Grand Loop), Marriott Tacoma Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown, etc.
  • Notable PLU events: ABBA Graphs performed in Chris Knutzen Hall; Norwegian Heritage Festival; Cultural Footprints Festival; SCC events and exhibitions throughout the year.
  • Santa Cruz SCC and Viking Hall: Viking Hall is at 240 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA; the hall is currently not available for rent; Lucia and Juldinner events have been held there; Viking Hall is part of the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz.