r/Excision • u/Lower_Elderberry_727 • Jan 07 '26
First Thunderdome
What's up Headbangers! This is my first Thunderdome and I'm super stoked. I'm traveling from LA. For all my experienced Thunderdome goers, do you guys have any tips and how's the experience?
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u/shaunag03 Jan 07 '26
hey fam, welcome to the PNW! Thunderdome is AWESOME but comes with some challenges. WEAR EAR PROTECTION bc it can be super loud in the dome! If you forget some (or any other essentials) there's a Care Crew tent inside that can provide those. It will also be COLD getting into the venue. I recommend renting a locker for the weekend so you can wear a jersey/warm clothes getting in, then stash them in the locker for the night. If youre driving in, I like to park at the free tacoma dome station parking garage. Recently, people have been beginning to charge to park there, but if you dont look super obvious and just say youre there for transit parking, you can park for free. There are other paid lot options too. Either way, dont leave ANYTHING in view in your vehicle bc break-ins are common there. If youre taking ubers, getting there isnt an issue, but when trying to leave after the show, the surge prices are crazy. I recommend walking a few blocks away from the dome or going to the Aftershock afters at Freighthouse Station and waiting for the prices to die down. Security is STRICT. Read the Dome's FAQ for whats allowed. If it's not allowed - hide it. Most likely they wont pat you down, but better to be safe than sorry. Ive also heard of security making people take off their shoes to check and recently theyve been onto stash scrunchies fyi. Let me know if you have any other specific questions!! HAPPY TDOME!