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FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ IS COMING TO THE EMERALD CITY!

We are thrilled to welcome the world to Seattle as a host city for this global event

One of the most anticipated events in sports, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be hosted across North America with games in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Seattle is excited to host six matches from June 15-July 6.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Visitors traveling through Seattle by car during select weekends may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on our Travel Advisory page.

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Upcoming Events

Bowie Birthday Bash

1/9/2026

BowieVision hits the stage with Wheel in the Sky (Journey Tribute) at Tractor Tavern.

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Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle

Now through 4/26/2026

For over 135 years, Seattle’s cyclists have shaped the city’s streets, culture, and activism. This display features objects …

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New Year’s Eve with The Dusty 45s

12/31/2025

From the smoky back rooms of Seattle’s dive bars to the grand stages of national tours, The Dusty …

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Porcelain Room

Ongoing

Vast quantities of translucent, elegantly decorated white-bodied porcelain from China and Japan, arriving in Europe in the seventeenth …

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Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks

12/29/2025

National Hockey League: Seattle Kraken battle Vancouver Canucks at Climate Pledge Arena.

LAnd SEA

Now through 1/10/2026

This exhibition features a collaborative artwork from seven pairs of Pacific Northwest and West Coast artists, alongside individual …

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Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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Colm Toibín

1/13/2026

Colm Tóibín’s literary conversation with the world explores a number of significant themes: the nature of Irish society, …

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Whim W’Him Winter ’26

1/16/2026 through 1/24/2026

Whim W’Him opens the new year with a powerful winter program that reaffirms its place at the forefront …

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