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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

Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

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Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington …

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Massive: The Power of Pop Culture

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

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Winter in the West

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Winter is here. This selection of paintings from the Haub Family Collection celebrates the winter season with a …

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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film features more than 50 props and costumes from film and …

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Dale Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum

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

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Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk

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Pioneer Square is the center of Seattle’s art scene, exhibiting the depth and range of the vibrant Pacific …

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Ali Siddiq

12/6/2025

Stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq takes the stage at The Moore Theatre.

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Show Me Seattle Tours

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Founded in 1994, Show Me Seattle is one of Seattle’s original city tour companies. With over 20 years …

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Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast

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

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