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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

Bane

1/25/2026

El Corazon will host a double bill of live music featuring Bane with Rotting Out.

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Slushii

1/9/2026

Slushii hits the stage at Neumos.

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Docent-Led Museum Tours

Ongoing

On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …

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Alex Skolnick Trio

1/15/2026

Alex Skolnick Trio will perform live at The Funhouse.

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New Years Eve with MOXIE

12/31/2025

Ring in 2026 with MOXIE at the Royal Room featuring Tamika Alston’s powerhouse vocals, tight horns and a …

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Culture is Living

Ongoing

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, …

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Laffont Competition – Washington District Auditions

1/4/2026

Tenors! Sopranos! Young, talented opera singers of all voice types from Washington state — and from around the …

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Artist Home’s 12th Annual NYE Bash

12/31/2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a night of live music at Tractor Tavern.

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Ai Weiwei: Water Lilies

Now through 3/14/2026

Nearly 50 feet in length and made from 650,000 LEGO blocks, Ai Weiwei’s Water Lilies is the artist’s …

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