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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

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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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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Bezos Center for Innovation

Ongoing

The Bezos Center for Innovation at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry features 5000 square feet of exhibits …

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Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form

Now through 1/4/2026

Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form celebrates the diversity and creativity of Asian comic art and its …

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Boundless: Stories of Asian Art

Ongoing

Asia can be defined in many ways, geographically, culturally, and historically. As the world’s largest and most populated …

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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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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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Dale Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum

Ongoing

Celebrating world-renowned glass artist and Tacoma-native Dale Chihuly. Most of the works on view were donated by Chihuly …

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Daffo

12/5/2025

Barboza will host a double bill of live music featuring Daffo with Mali Velasquez.

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