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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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Docent-Led Museum Tours

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On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …

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Nirvana: Taking Punk To the Masses

Ongoing

The exhibition features instruments like Kurt Cobain’s Fender Stratocaster, Krist Novoselic’s Hiwatt DR103 bass amplifier head, and Dave …

Winter in the West

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Winter is here. This selection of paintings from the Haub Family Collection celebrates the winter season with a …

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True Northwest: The Seattle Journey

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True Northwest traverses through the real Seattle journey, from an age when Native American cultures first came into …

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Deities and Demons: Supernatural in Japanese Art

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Japanese folklore, Shinto (an indigenous religion that reveres nature), and Buddhism have furnished fascinating subjects and ideas for …

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Show Me Seattle Tours

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Founded in 1994, Show Me Seattle is one of Seattle’s original city tour companies. With over 20 years …

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Seattle U Redhawks vs Washington State Cougars

12/30/2025

NCAA Division 1: Seattle U Redhawks take on Washington State Cougarsat Climate Pledge Arena.

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Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction

Ongoing

Packed with more than 150 artifacts from iconic films and television shows, this exhibition invites you to experience …

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Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk

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Pioneer Square is the center of Seattle’s art scene, exhibiting the depth and range of the vibrant Pacific …

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