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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

Ali Siddiq

12/6/2025

Stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq takes the stage at The Moore Theatre.

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Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast

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Over their long habitation of the Pacific Northwest, First Peoples have shaped their lifeways around the resources of …

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Anna of the North

12/1/2025

Anna of the North headlines at Neumos.

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Discover Ancient Coast Salish Culture

Ongoing

The Hibulb Cultural Center is approximately 23,000 square feet with a 50-acre natural history preserve. The mission is …

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Alaska – A Very Alaska Christmas Show

12/5/2025

Enjoy an evening of Drag at A Very Alaska Christmas Show hosted by The Neptune Theatre.

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Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

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Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington …

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Explore The Market

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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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REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State

Ongoing

This new long-term gallery explores the intergenerational impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent …

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Massive: The Power of Pop Culture

Ongoing

This exhibition explores the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives across 2,400 sq. ft. of …

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