New Arts Venue Mass Opens in Downtown Tacoma

The venue offers sensory-focused events including silent discos and sound baths at 726 Pacific Avenue.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Founder Heath Hollensbe has opened Mass, a new event space located in downtown Tacoma. The venue operates as an art nonprofit and provides a sober-friendly environment for community connection.

Why it matters

Hollensbe established the space to provide residents with a dedicated area for live music and creative expression. The venue aims to foster community engagement through regular sensory experiences.

The venue, located at 726 Pacific Avenue, expects to host three to four events each week. Its debut event featured five DJs.

The players

Heath Hollensbe

He is the founder of the Lumora Theatre and the arts nonprofit Mass + Matter.

Mass

This new downtown Tacoma venue operates as a nonprofit and hosts sensory experiences.

The details

Hollensbe transformed a former dog-training space into the current venue, which operates under the nonprofit organization Mass + Matter. The facility features a bar and utilizes silent disco headphones to host various audio events, including raves and sound baths.

January 2026: Heath Hollensbe opened the Lumora Theatre.
October 16, 2026: Mass hosted its first event.

Market Landscape

The opening of Mass contributes to the broader trend of repurposing downtown commercial footprints into experimental arts and community venues. This positions the space as a niche alternative to traditional nightlife and commercial entertainment establishments in the city.

Residents can now access a new sober-friendly space for dance parties and sound baths in the downtown core. The venue is accessible for those seeking unique nightlife experiences outside of traditional bars.

The takeaway

This new venue offers a creative outlet for locals to engage with immersive arts in a community-focused setting. The space provides an alternative social environment that prioritizes sensory engagement and accessibility.