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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

Rochelle Jordan

12/4/2025

Rochelle Jordan headlines at Barboza.

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Victorian Christmas Festival

Now through 12/7/2025

Step into a festive marketplace featuring more than 350 beautifully decorated booths filled with heartfelt gifts and one-of-a-kind …

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Polly Dugan

12/5/2025

Join Polly Dugan in store for a discussion of her latest multigenerational saga, The House of Cavanaugh.

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A John Prine Christmas

12/9/2025

Celebrate the music of John Prine with the Jenner Fox Band at Tractor Tavern.

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Winterfest Campus Lighting

Now through 12/31/2025

Pop by Seattle Center after dark and delight in the wonderland of light!

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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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Violent Vira

12/6/2025

Violent Vira takes the stage with ivri and Brayton at El Corazon.

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Anita Spritzer’s Gay Apparel

12/12/2025 through 12/13/2025

Get ready to don your gayest apparel and join one of Seattle’s favorite drag queens as she sings …

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Great Hall of Washington History

Ongoing

Our largest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum is a walk through time. This space showcases some …

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