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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

Boundless: Stories of Asian Art

Ongoing

Asia can be defined in many ways, geographically, culturally, and historically. As the world’s largest and most populated …

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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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Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle

Now through 4/26/2026

For over 135 years, Seattle’s cyclists have shaped the city’s streets, culture, and activism. This display features objects …

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Tropical Pacific

Ongoing

Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …

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Chasing Monarchs

1/25/2026 through 1/27/2026

Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo reveals the winged wonder of the insect world in new ways …

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Calder at SAM

Ongoing

Calder at SAM celebrates the life, legacy, and work of iconic American artist Alexander Calder.

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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

1/14/2026 through 1/15/2026

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one …

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Handel’s Water Music

1/31/2026

In a performance featuring Seattle’s leading organist Joseph Adam, Benaroya Hall’s Watjen Concert Organ will give voice to …

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LeMay – America’s Car Museum

Ongoing

This international destination for families and auto enthusiasts celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile and explores how …

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