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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

Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk

Ongoing

Pioneer Square is the center of Seattle’s art scene, exhibiting the depth and range of the vibrant Pacific …

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Tariqa Waters: Venus is Missing

Now through 1/4/2026

Seattle-based artist Tariqa Waters’s practice encompasses mixed-media tableaus, sculpture, photographs, film, and immersive installations that push the aesthetics …

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Chihuly Garden and Glass Gallery Talks & Tours

Ongoing

Join a guided tour where Gallery Attendants will share information and observations about the artwork and life of …

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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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Ai Weiwei: Water Lilies

Now through 3/14/2026

Nearly 50 feet in length and made from 650,000 LEGO blocks, Ai Weiwei’s Water Lilies is the artist’s …

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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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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

Ongoing

Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film features more than 50 props and costumes from film and …

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Vietnam Divided: War Above Southeast Asia

Ongoing

Located in the Museum’s T.A. Wilson Great Gallery this installation focuses specifically on the air war above Southeast …

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A John Waters Christmas

12/2/2025

John Waters’ fast moving, all-new stand-up comedy show is here again for another year of holiday jeer at …

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