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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

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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Key

12/15/2025

Key hits the stage at The Moore Theatre.

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Winterfest: Ice Sculpting Series

Now through 12/31/2025

Watch as acclaimed carvers create original sculptures made of ice each Saturday during Winterfest starting at 12pm at …

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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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Our Material World

Ongoing

From the food we put in our bodies to the furniture we put in our homes, human life …

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Vietnam Divided: War Above Southeast Asia

Ongoing

Located in the Museum’s T.A. Wilson Great Gallery this installation focuses specifically on the air war above Southeast …

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Winterfest: Armory Stage Entertainment

Now through 12/28/2025

Each weekend from throughout Winterfest, Seattle Center will feature live performances on the Armory Stage, providing visitors with …

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Alice Howe and Freebo

12/12/2025

Alice Howe & Freebo share the stage with Tekla & Jeff at The Royal Room.

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Northwest Native Art

Ongoing

What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question in …

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