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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

Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction

Ongoing

Packed with more than 150 artifacts from iconic films and television shows, this exhibition invites you to experience …

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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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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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PRYVT

12/6/2025

PRYVT hits the stage at Barboza.

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The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

Ongoing

Experience Pike Place Market like a true insider on the Original Food & Culture Tour! Hosted by Savor …

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Show Me Seattle Tours

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Founded in 1994, Show Me Seattle is one of Seattle’s original city tour companies. With over 20 years …

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LeMay – America’s Car Museum

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This international destination for families and auto enthusiasts celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile and explores how …

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Fossils Uncovered

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Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …

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Deities and Demons: Supernatural in Japanese Art

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Japanese folklore, Shinto (an indigenous religion that reveres nature), and Buddhism have furnished fascinating subjects and ideas for …

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