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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 may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on WSDOT’s Revive I-5 wepbage.

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Upcoming Events

Deities and Demons: Supernatural in Japanese Art

Ongoing

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

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Humboldt Penguin Exhibit

Ongoing

Most people think of snow and ice when they think of penguins, but our penguins are from the …

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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 …

Candlelight Concert

1/15/2026

Discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Town Hall Seattle under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn: Gather

Ongoing

A native of Seattle and currently based in New York, Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn is an LED light installation artist …

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Handel’s Water Music

1/31/2026

In a performance featuring Seattle’s leading organist Joseph Adam, Benaroya Hall’s Watjen Concert Organ will give voice to …

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Show Me Seattle Tours

Ongoing

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

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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Now through 1/15/2026

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one …

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Docent-Led Museum Tours

Ongoing

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

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