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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

11th Annual Snow Globe Holiday Concert

12/11/2025

Step into a world of festive music and community spirit at the 11th Annual Snow Globe Holiday Concert.

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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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Ken Yates

12/4/2025

Ken Yates hits the stage with Cumulus at The Sunset Tavern.

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Holiday Spark at the Evergreen State Fair Park

12/4/2025 through 12/7/2025

This festive event gives the community an opportunity to come together and celebrate the holiday season with holiday …

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Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle

Now through 4/26/2026

For over 135 years, Seattle’s cyclists have shaped the city’s streets, culture, and activism. This display features objects …

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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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Meet the Animals

Ongoing

Explore exhibits to get close to more than 900 animals and 250 species including some of the world’s …

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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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Daily Stoic Live

12/3/2025

Join a timeless in-person conversation with #1 New York Times Bestselling author & founder of The Daily Stoic.

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