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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

Washington: My Home

Ongoing

Many people have called Washington home. Through this poetic exhibition, the Washington State History Museum helps us all …

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Drew Martin

1/9/2026 through 1/10/2026

Enjoy a night of live music with Drew Martin, St. Yuma, and Meiwei at The Sunset Tavern.

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Johnny A

1/6/2026

Don’t miss this rare and unique opportunity to see one of America’s finest instrumental guitarists, Johnny A., up …

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Fatai

1/21/2026

Fatai shares the stage with special guest Nyla XO at Tractor Tavern.

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Colm Toibín

1/13/2026

Colm Tóibín’s literary conversation with the world explores a number of significant themes: the nature of Irish society, …

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Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction

Ongoing

Packed with more than 150 artifacts from iconic films and television shows, this exhibition invites you to experience …

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Yirrkala: Art from Australia’s Top End

Ongoing

Step into a whirlpool off the north coast of Australia. With an artist from Yirrkala as your guide, …

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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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Ai Weiwei: Water Lilies

Now through 3/14/2026

Nearly 50 feet in length and made from 650,000 LEGO blocks, Ai Weiwei’s Water Lilies is the artist’s …

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