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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

An Improvised Christmas Carol

Now through 12/23/2025

Seattle’s favorite holiday improv tradition returns! Charles Dickens’ classic gets a hilarious, unscripted twist as audience suggestions shape …

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An Evening with Dan Bern

12/8/2025

Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Dan Bern at Tractor Tavern.

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Mudhoney

12/31/2025

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

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DakhaBrakha

12/13/2025

DakhaBrakha takes their tour to Seattle for a stop at The Moore Theatre.

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Holiday Spark at the Evergreen State Fair Park

Now through 12/7/2025

This festive event gives the community an opportunity to come together and celebrate the holiday season with holiday …

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The Purrs and Sunset Valley

12/6/2025

The Purrs and Sunset Valley share the stage with LARCHES at The Sunset Tavern.

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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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Underwater Dome

Ongoing

Step through a short tunnel and into a one-of-a-kind exhibit: an undersea dome with a 360º view into …

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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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