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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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Meet our Marine Mammals

Ongoing

Meet delightful seals and otters. Choose your view – you can watch animals swimming and diving underwater, on …

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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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Acerbity

11/16/2025

Acerbity hits the stage with Ursawrath, and distest at The Funhouse.

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Avatar The Last Airbender in Concert

11/15/2025

The 20th anniversary tour isn’t just a replay. It’s a reimagined, recharged experience packed with newly expanded musical …

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Patricia Sings Piaf

11/22/2025

Grammy Award-winning soprano Patricia Racette performs songs of famous French cabaret singer Edith Piaf.

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An Evening with David Sedaris

11/16/2025

David Sedaris’ sardonic wit and incisive social critiques make him one of America’s most treasured voices.

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Tropical Pacific

Ongoing

Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …

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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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