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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

Wild Blue Angel: Hendrix Abroad, 1966-70

Ongoing

At the height of his fame, Jimi Hendrix performed more than 500 times in 15 countries and recorded …

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Anita Spritzer’s Gay Apparel

12/12/2025 through 12/13/2025

Get ready to don your gayest apparel and join one of Seattle’s favorite drag queens as she sings …

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Liza Treyger

1/3/2026

Comedian, actress, and podcast host Liza Treyger will perform live at The Crocodile.

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Winterfest: Winter Train & Village

Now through 12/31/2025

Delight in viewing a late 19th-century model train and village display, installed inside the Armory Food & Event …

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Josh Gondelman

12/28/2025

Josh Gondelman headlines at The Crocodile.

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Seattle Center Winterfest

Now through 12/31/2025

Throughout the five weeks of Winterfest, those in search of uplifting seasonal spirit or delightful diversion will find …

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Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez

12/9/2025

Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez is an eight-time Grammy-nominated ensemble championing mariachi music globally.

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DakhaBrakha

12/13/2025

DakhaBrakha takes their tour to Seattle for a stop at The Moore Theatre.

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Behnam Bani

12/21/2025

Behnam Bani will perform live at The Moore Theatre.

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