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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

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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American Art: The Stories We Carry

Ongoing

American Art: The Stories We Carry, features a transformation of SAM’s American art galleries. Created through an unprecedented …

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REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State

Ongoing

This new long-term gallery explores the intergenerational impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent …

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Alaska – A Very Alaska Christmas Show

12/5/2025

Enjoy an evening of Drag at A Very Alaska Christmas Show hosted by The Neptune Theatre.

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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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Apollo

Ongoing

The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …

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PRYVT

12/6/2025

PRYVT hits the stage at Barboza.

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Yirrkala: Art from Australia’s Top End

Ongoing

Step into a whirlpool off the north coast of Australia. With an artist from Yirrkala as your guide, …

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A Night of Duos with Carmaig-Geddon

12/2/2025

Carmaig-Geddon shares the stage with Special K, Nyce N Wyld, and Sunny Blue at Tractor Tavern.

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