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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 may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on WSDOT’s Revive I-5 wepbage.

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Upcoming Events

Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

Ongoing

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

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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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Honoring Our Journey

Ongoing

The “heart” of galleries, this permanent exhibition showcases the pan-Asian Pacific American immigrant and refugee experience with five …

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Alex Skolnick Trio

1/15/2026

Alex Skolnick Trio will perform live at The Funhouse.

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Don Broco

2/3/2026

Don Broco hits the stage with Dropout Kings and sace6 at El Corazón.

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Dawn of Ashes

1/28/2026

Dawn of Ashes hits the stage with Antania, and Social Abyss at El Corazón.

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John Grade: Middle Fork

Ongoing

John Grade’s large-scale sculpture, Middle Fork, echoes the contours of a 140-year-old western hemlock tree located in the …

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Olympic Sculpture Park

Ongoing

Covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle’s largest downtown green space …

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Fatai

1/21/2026

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

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