We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for Tuxes & Trains 2026—our annual gala bringing together transit supporters, community leaders, and changemakers from across Washington.
✨ Tuxes & Trains 2026: History Starts Here ✨
Date: Friday, October 9th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), Seattle
This year’s theme, History Starts Here, celebrates a remarkable moment for transportation in Washington. Across our state, years of advocacy are becoming visible in the form of new light rail lines, bus rapid transit, safer streets, and stronger communities connected by more transportation choices. These milestones remind us that history isn’t something we simply inherit—it’s something we create together.
Join transit agency leaders, elected officials, planners, engineers, operators, advocates, and community members at the inspiring Museum of History & Industry in Seattle as we celebrate what we’ve accomplished—and look ahead to the work that will define the next chapter.
Together, we’ll raise the flexible resources that make Transportation Choices Coalition’s advocacy possible—supporting the campaigns, partnerships, and policy work that expand affordable, reliable, and equitable transportation across our state.
Photos from Tuxes & Trains 2025 by Danny Ngan Photography.
Join the Party! You’ll Enjoy:
🎵 Live Music & Dancing — Celebrate with the return of Dough Boy, bringing the energy for another unforgettable evening on the dance floor.
🎟️ Online Auction & Night-of Raffle — Bid on unique experiences and one-of-a-kind items while supporting transportation advocacy across Washington.
🤝 Community Connections — Spend the evening with transit agency leaders, elected officials, planners, coalition partners, advocates, donors, and friends who share a vision for a more connected Washington.
🍸Food & Drinks — Enjoy delicious Pacific Northwest-inspired fare, seasonal favorites, and hosted beer, wine, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Photo of the Museum of History & Industry in Seattle by Dllu.
Early Bird Ticket Pricing
Transit Superstar — $250 (includes extra support for others to attend)
Transit Advocate — $200 (standard ticket — most popular)
Transit Supporter — $100 (discounted ticket for nonprofit staff, students, and others)
Transit Solidarity — $0 (cost should never be a barrier — all are welcome)
Tuxes & Trains is more than a celebration—it’s an investment in what comes next.
Join us on October 9 as we celebrate the progress we’ve made, help write the next chapter, and remember that History Starts Here.
We’ll see you at MOHAI!
— Transportation Choices Coalition
Thank You to Our 2026 Tuxes & Trains Sponsors!
