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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

American Art: The Stories We Carry

Ongoing

American Art: The Stories We Carry, features a transformation of SAM’s American art galleries. Created through an unprecedented …

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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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Winter in the West

Ongoing

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

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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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Holiday Spark at the Evergreen State Fair Park

12/4/2025 through 12/7/2025

This festive event gives the community an opportunity to come together and celebrate the holiday season with holiday …

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University District Farmers Market

Ongoing

Held Saturdays year round, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle’s oldest and largest “farmers-only” neighborhood market. Founded …

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30th Annual Magic in the Market

11/29/2025

There is no place more memorable than the Market during the holidays. Bring the whole family to experience …

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Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn: Gather

Ongoing

A native of Seattle and currently based in New York, Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn is an LED light installation artist …

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A John Waters Christmas

12/2/2025

John Waters’ fast moving, all-new stand-up comedy show is here again for another year of holiday jeer at …

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