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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

Tropical Pacific

Ongoing

Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …

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A Sherlock Carol

Now through 12/30/2025

With help from Scrooge and a host of other beloved characters, Holmes unravels a twisty tale of Christmas …

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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 …

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Calder at SAM

Ongoing

Calder at SAM celebrates the life, legacy, and work of iconic American artist Alexander Calder.

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Jenny Don’t and The Spurs Pre-NYE Bash

12/30/2025

Jenny Don’t & The Spurs share the stage with Jacob Weldon and The Cobras at Tractor Tavern.

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Mudhoney

12/31/2025

Mudhoney hits the stage with Student Nurse at The Neptune Theatre.

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Soweto Gospel Choir

12/18/2025

Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns to North America to perform a joyful program of South …

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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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University District Farmers Market

Ongoing

Held Saturdays year round, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle’s oldest and largest “farmers-only” neighborhood market. Founded …

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