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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

Behnam Bani

12/21/2025

Behnam Bani will perform live at The Moore Theatre.

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Tropical Pacific

Ongoing

Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …

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Seattle Christmas Market

Now through 12/24/2025

Have yourself a little Christmas with European and local vendors, holiday karaoke, Santa meetings, festive drinks and more …

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Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks

12/29/2025

National Hockey League: Seattle Kraken battle Vancouver Canucks at Climate Pledge Arena.

Capitol Hill Farmers Market – Sunday

Ongoing

After a busy Saturday night, the Capitol Hill Farmers Market is the place to be on Sundays. Don’t …

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Tariqa Waters: Venus is Missing

Now through 1/4/2026

Seattle-based artist Tariqa Waters’s practice encompasses mixed-media tableaus, sculpture, photographs, film, and immersive installations that push the aesthetics …

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Kringle’s Inventionasium

Now through 12/24/2025

Holiday magic and mischief awaits! Unleash your inner toymaker and step into a world of wonder where every …

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New Years Eve with MOXIE

12/31/2025

Ring in 2026 with MOXIE at the Royal Room featuring Tamika Alston’s powerhouse vocals, tight horns and a …

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Winter in the West

Ongoing

Winter is here. This selection of paintings from the Haub Family Collection celebrates the winter season with a …

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