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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 may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on WSDOT’s Revive I-5 wepbage.

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Upcoming Events

Untold Stories: World War II at 75

Ongoing

World War II ended over seventy-five years ago. The War was one of the most destructive and defining …

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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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Don Broco

2/3/2026

Don Broco hits the stage with Dropout Kings and sace6 at El Corazón.

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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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Baird’s beaked whale

Ongoing

The Burke Museum’s Baird’s beaked whale is one of about 10 Baird’s beaked whales in U.S. museum collections …

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Diego Cibelli: Fiori dei mei Habiti

Now through 5/10/2026

SAM’s ornate Porcelain Room features an evocative ceiling fresco, The Triumph of Valor over Time by the greatest …

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Candlelight Concert

1/15/2026

Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Collected – A Holiday Group Exhibition

Now through 1/31/2026

This dynamic group exhibition brings together recent works by over 30 Northwest and West Coast artists, showcasing an …

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Candlelight Concert – The Best of Joe Hisaishi

1/15/2026

Discover the best of anime masterpieces at Town Hall Seattle.

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