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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

Chihuly Garden and Glass

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Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass brings together all the elements of artist Dale Chihuly’s work, …

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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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Tropical Pacific

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

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Fremont Sunday Market

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Established in 1990, the Fremont Market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-style, canal-side open-air street market that …

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True Northwest: The Seattle Journey

Ongoing

True Northwest traverses through the real Seattle journey, from an age when Native American cultures first came into …

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An Evening With The Mountain Goats

12/3/2025 through 12/4/2025

The Mountain Goats hit the stage at The Neptune Theatre.

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Giant Pacific Octopus

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Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

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Boundless: Stories of Asian Art

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Asia can be defined in many ways, geographically, culturally, and historically. As the world’s largest and most populated …

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9th Annual Thankful Dead – Andy Coe Band

11/26/2025 through 11/29/2025

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with th Andy Coe Band at Nectar Lounge.

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