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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

Guitar Gallery

Ongoing

The exhibition features nearly 20 guitars from music legends like Howlin’ Wolf’s 1965 Epiphone Casino, Nancy Wilson’s 1965 …

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Megha Majumdar

12/4/2025

National Book Award nominated author of A Burning, Megha Majumdar, visits the store to discuss her latest novel, …

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Life on the Edge

Ongoing

Ready to get your hands wet? This is the exhibit for you. Step up, lean over and reach …

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Safe Mind

12/2/2025

Safe Mind takes the stage at Barboza.

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Seattle U Redhawks Basketball vs. UTEP Miners Basketball

12/7/2025

Seattle U Redhawks Basketball take on UTEP Miners Basketball at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Ken Yates

12/4/2025

Ken Yates hits the stage with Cumulus at The Sunset Tavern.

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Adam Ray

12/19/2025

Adam Ray headlines at The Moore Theatre.

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Nirvana: Taking Punk To the Masses

Ongoing

The exhibition features instruments like Kurt Cobain’s Fender Stratocaster, Krist Novoselic’s Hiwatt DR103 bass amplifier head, and Dave …

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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