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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

Art Walk Edmonds | Every Third Thursday

Ongoing

Every third Thursday from 5-8 pm, galleries, businesses, and restaurants join in celebrating the arts & cultivating local …

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New Year’s Eve with The Dusty 45s

12/31/2025

From the smoky back rooms of Seattle’s dive bars to the grand stages of national tours, The Dusty …

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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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A Very Warren Dunes Christmas

12/19/2025

Head to The Crocodile to celebrate Christmas with live music by Warren Dunes, The Phinney Ridge Steel Band …

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Culture is Living

Ongoing

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, …

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Key

12/15/2025

Key hits the stage at The Moore Theatre.

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Olympic Sculpture Park

Ongoing

Covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle’s largest downtown green space …

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Fa la la la la, ha ha ha ha: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza!

Now through 12/20/2025

Members of the ensemble are joining forces to celebrate the most beloved aspect of the holiday season: Hallmark’s …

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The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show

12/23/2025 through 12/28/2025

The greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin’ new wintertide wonder …

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