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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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Amazing Life

Ongoing

Over 8.7 million species are known to exist today, with more being discovered daily. How did this variety …

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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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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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The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

12/6/2025

This heart-warming event attracts nearly 10,000 people each year and has become a spirited tradition for many Seattle …

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Holiday Night Market with Santa

12/11/2025

Step into the sparkle of the season at Pike Place Market’s Holiday Night Market – an enchanting evening …

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Wild Blue Angel: Hendrix Abroad, 1966-70

Ongoing

At the height of his fame, Jimi Hendrix performed more than 500 times in 15 countries and recorded …

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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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The MiG-21 Project

Now through 1/26/2026

The Museum of Flight’s dazzling new exhibit is the world premiere of South African artist Ralph Ziman’s 5-year, …

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Har Mar Superstar

12/5/2025

Har Mar Superstar takes the stage with Taylor Hollingsworth at The Funhouse.

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