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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

Untold Stories: World War II at 75

Ongoing

World War II ended over seventy-five years ago. The War was one of the most destructive and defining …

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Ai Weiwei: Water Lilies

Now through 3/14/2026

Nearly 50 feet in length and made from 650,000 LEGO blocks, Ai Weiwei’s Water Lilies is the artist’s …

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Jenny Don’t and The Spurs Pre-NYE Bash

12/30/2025

Jenny Don’t & The Spurs share the stage with Jacob Weldon and The Cobras at Tractor Tavern.

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Artist Home’s 12th Annual NYE Bash

12/31/2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a night of live music at Tractor Tavern.

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Ali Siddiq

12/6/2025

Stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq takes the stage at The Moore Theatre.

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Winterfest: Winter Train & Village

Now through 12/31/2025

Delight in viewing a late 19th-century model train and village display, installed inside the Armory Food & Event …

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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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New Year’s Eve at Seattle Center

12/31/2025

Seattle Center’s free New Year’s Eve celebration offers entertainment and festivities across the grounds.

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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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