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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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Black Flag

1/20/2026

Enjoy an evening of live music with Black Flag at El Corazón.

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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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Meet the Animals

Ongoing

Explore exhibits to get close to more than 900 animals and 250 species including some of the world’s …

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Underwater Dome

Ongoing

Step through a short tunnel and into a one-of-a-kind exhibit: an undersea dome with a 360º view into …

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Astra Lumina, an Enchanted Celestial Night Walk

Now through 3/1/2026

Astra Lumina, an Enchanted Celestial Night Walk, Returns to Seattle. Created by Moment Factory, the acclaimed entertainment studio …

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Ongoing

Explore the lives and legacies of the genre’s greatest in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

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Meet our Marine Mammals

Ongoing

Meet delightful seals and otters. Choose your view – you can watch animals swimming and diving underwater, on …

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Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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