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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

Winterfest: World Bazaar Presented by Festal

Now through 12/21/2025

Shop for your holiday gifts at this special World Bazaar, offering goods created by local BIPOC artists, and …

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Earthlings and Extraterrestrials: 20 Years of Kids Design Glass

Ongoing

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Kids Design Glass Program, the Museum has pulled together a …

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Artist Home’s 12th Annual NYE Bash

12/31/2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a night of live music at Tractor Tavern.

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Jenny Don’t and The Spurs Pre-NYE Bash

12/30/2025

Jenny Don’t & The Spurs share the stage with Jacob Weldon and The Cobras at Tractor Tavern.

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Nirvana: Taking Punk To the Masses

Ongoing

The exhibition features instruments like Kurt Cobain’s Fender Stratocaster, Krist Novoselic’s Hiwatt DR103 bass amplifier head, and Dave …

Life on the Edge

Ongoing

Ready to get your hands wet? This is the exhibit for you. Step up, lean over and reach …

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Joyful Memories

12/14/2025

This joint performance, inspired by family traditions, will include Christmas music from the past 40 years of Barbershop …

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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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Seattle Center Winterfest

Now through 12/31/2025

Throughout the five weeks of Winterfest, those in search of uplifting seasonal spirit or delightful diversion will find …

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