Welcome toSeattle

Your next great Pacific Northwest adventure awaits.

Seattle Named a Must-Visit for 2026

Photographer: Rachael Jones

25 Things ToDo in Seattle

Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion Seattle Aquarium

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.

Learn More >>

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.

Text overlay on green fern leaves reads: "Visit Seattle, Mother Nature’s City—Where urban energy meets natural beauty." A green button below says "Discover More.

Banner with "Visit Seattle" logo, large text saying "Spread the Love," a button reading "Support Seattle’s Small Businesses," and logos for Seattle Bank and Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area.

Upcoming Events

Winterfest: World Bazaar Presented by Festal

Now through 12/21/2025

Shop for your holiday gifts at this special World Bazaar, offering goods created by local BIPOC artists, and …

Event Website

The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show

12/23/2025 through 12/28/2025

The greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin’ new wintertide wonder …

Event Website

Seattle Christmas Market

Now through 12/24/2025

Have yourself a little Christmas with European and local vendors, holiday karaoke, Santa meetings, festive drinks and more …

Event Website

Seattle Kraken vs. Philadelphia Flyers

12/28/2025

National Hockey League: Seattle Kraken vs. Philadelphia Flyers at Climate Pledge Arena.

Event Website

Great Hall of Washington History

Ongoing

Our largest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum is a walk through time. This space showcases some …

Event Website

Seattle Kraken Pregame at the Armory

Now through 4/4/2026

Pregame at the Armory is your go-to spot for game day vibes before every Kraken weekend home game …

Event Website

One Seattle Soul Holiday Concert

12/14/2025

One Seattle Soul Holiday Concert will feature performances by Lady A, Dexter Allen, Josephine Howell and John Oliver …

Event Website

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Now through 12/28/2025

Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long.

Event Website

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 …

Event Website

Explore Seattle's Diverse Neighborhoods

Find us on TikTok!

Follow along for even more travel inspiration as we show you the businesses, locations, and opportunities that make the Emerald City so special. Find us @visitseattle.

Visit Seattle Good News

Seattle Good News

Good things are happening in Seattle – join us in celebrating the stories of resiliency, hope and optimism that are taking place all around our city and region every day.

Read the good news

Subscribe to the Seattle Localist

Seattle’s best every month in your inbox

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Book Your Trip

Advertisements