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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

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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Nordic Journeys

Ongoing

Nordic Journeys expands the Museum’s classic immigration story to include a broader understanding of Nordic life and culture …

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Humboldt Penguin Exhibit

Ongoing

Most people think of snow and ice when they think of penguins, but our penguins are from the …

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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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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

11/28/2025 through 12/28/2025

Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long.

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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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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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Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast

Ongoing

Over their long habitation of the Pacific Northwest, First Peoples have shaped their lifeways around the resources of …

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Holiday Night Market with Santa

12/11/2025

Step into the sparkle of the season at Pike Place Market’s Holiday Night Market – an enchanting evening …

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