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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

Guitar Gallery

Ongoing

The exhibition features nearly 20 guitars from music legends like Howlin’ Wolf’s 1965 Epiphone Casino, Nancy Wilson’s 1965 …

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Diego Cibelli

Now through 5/10/2026

SAM’s ornate Porcelain Room features an evocative ceiling fresco by the greatest Venetian artist of the eighteenth century, …

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Atreyu

12/5/2025

Atreyu takes the stage with Eighteen Visions and Zero 9:36 at El Corazon.

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Window on Washington Waters

Ongoing

This 120,000-gallon exhibit greets you as you take your first steps into the Seattle Aquarium. Filled with hundreds …

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LeMay – America’s Car Museum

Ongoing

This international destination for families and auto enthusiasts celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile and explores how …

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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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Meet our Marine Mammals

Ongoing

Meet delightful seals and otters. Choose your view – you can watch animals swimming and diving underwater, on …

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Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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Alaska – A Very Alaska Christmas Show

12/5/2025

Enjoy an evening of Drag at A Very Alaska Christmas Show hosted by The Neptune Theatre.

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