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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

Please take note of potential traffic and transit disruptions related to the Seahawks World Champions Parade on Wednesday, February 11 as well as ongoing Interstate 5 upgrades through the end of 2026. See our Travel Advisory page for more details.

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Upcoming Events

Giant Pacific Octopus

Ongoing

Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

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The Serpents Tour

2/15/2026

Inspired by the legendary folktale of the White Snake and Green Snake, this show follows two mystical serpents …

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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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Seattle Kraken Pregame at the Armory

Now through 4/4/2026

Pregame at the Armory is your go-to spot for game day vibes before every Kraken weekend home game …

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True Northwest: The Seattle Journey

Ongoing

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

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Ai Weiwei: Water Lilies

Now through 3/14/2026

Nearly 50 feet in length and made from 650,000 LEGO blocks, Ai Weiwei’s Water Lilies is the artist’s …

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Wheel

3/2/2026

Barboza hosts a double bill of live music featuring Wheel with Sound and Shape.

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Ongoing

Explore the lives and legacies of the genre’s greatest in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

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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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