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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

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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Dale Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum

Ongoing

Celebrating world-renowned glass artist and Tacoma-native Dale Chihuly. Most of the works on view were donated by Chihuly …

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Antwane Tyler

12/7/2025

Take in an evening of live music with Antwane Tyler and Luke Borchelt at The Sunset Tavern.

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Olympic Sculpture Park

Ongoing

Covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle’s largest downtown green space …

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Roy Wood Jr.

12/28/2025

Emmy-nominated Roy Wood Jr. headlines at The Neptune Theatre.

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Massive: The Power of Pop Culture

Ongoing

This exhibition explores the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives across 2,400 sq. ft. of …

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Bezos Center for Innovation

Ongoing

The Bezos Center for Innovation at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry features 5000 square feet of exhibits …

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Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez

12/9/2025

Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez is an eight-time Grammy-nominated ensemble championing mariachi music globally.

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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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