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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

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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Calder at SAM

Ongoing

Calder at SAM celebrates the life, legacy, and work of iconic American artist Alexander Calder.

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Victorian Christmas Festival

Now through 12/7/2025

Step into a festive marketplace featuring more than 350 beautifully decorated booths filled with heartfelt gifts and one-of-a-kind …

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Seattle U Redhawks Basketball vs. UTEP Miners Basketball

12/7/2025

Seattle U Redhawks Basketball take on UTEP Miners Basketball at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Chihuly Garden and Glass

Ongoing

Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass brings together all the elements of artist Dale Chihuly’s work, …

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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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A Very Warren Dunes Christmas

12/19/2025

Head to The Crocodile to celebrate Christmas with live music by Warren Dunes, The Phinney Ridge Steel Band …

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John Grade: Middle Fork

Ongoing

John Grade’s large-scale sculpture, Middle Fork, echoes the contours of a 140-year-old western hemlock tree located in the …

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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

Ongoing

Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film features more than 50 props and costumes from film and …

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