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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

Docent-Led Museum Tours

Ongoing

On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Now 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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True Northwest: The Seattle Journey

Ongoing

True Northwest traverses through the real Seattle journey, from an age when Native American cultures first came into …

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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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Soweto Gospel Choir

12/18/2025

Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns to North America to perform a joyful program of South …

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Massive: The Power of Pop Culture

Ongoing

This exhibition explores the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives across 2,400 sq. ft. of …

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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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Collected – A Holiday Group Exhibition

Now through 1/31/2026

This dynamic group exhibition brings together recent works by over 30 Northwest and West Coast artists, showcasing an …

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Chihuly Garden and Glass

Ongoing

Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass brings together all the elements of artist Dale Chihuly’s work, …

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