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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

Mudhoney

12/31/2025

Mudhoney hits the stage with Student Nurse at The Neptune Theatre.

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Now through 12/28/2025

Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long.

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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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DJ Prashant

12/31/2025

Enjoy Seattle’s biggest Bollywood New Year’s party! Dance into 2026 with DJ Prashant, Arrjun on the Dhol.

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Whim W’Him Winter ’26

1/16/2026 through 1/24/2026

Whim W’Him opens the new year with a powerful winter program that reaffirms its place at the forefront …

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Apollo

Ongoing

The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …

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Candlelight Concert – The Best of Joe Hisaishi

1/15/2026

Discover the best of anime masterpieces at Town Hall Seattle.

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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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Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music

12/27/2025

Join Earshot Jazz for the world’s longest-running presentation of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music at Town Hall Seattle.

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