Welcome toSeattle

Your next great Pacific Northwest adventure awaits.

Seattle Named a Must-Visit for 2026

Photographer: Rachael Jones

25 Things ToDo in Seattle

Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion Seattle Aquarium

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.

Learn More >>

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.

Text overlay on green fern leaves reads: "Visit Seattle, Mother Nature’s City—Where urban energy meets natural beauty." A green button below says "Discover More.

Banner with "Visit Seattle" logo, large text saying "Spread the Love," a button reading "Support Seattle’s Small Businesses," and logos for Seattle Bank and Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area.

Upcoming Events

Adam Ray

12/19/2025

Adam Ray headlines at The Moore Theatre.

Event Website

Johnny A

1/6/2026

Don’t miss this rare and unique opportunity to see one of America’s finest instrumental guitarists, Johnny A., up …

Event Website

Washington: My Home

Ongoing

Many people have called Washington home. Through this poetic exhibition, the Washington State History Museum helps us all …

Event Website

Fossils Uncovered

Ongoing

Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …

Event Website

Seattle Kraken vs. Philadelphia Flyers

12/28/2025

National Hockey League: Seattle Kraken vs. Philadelphia Flyers at Climate Pledge Arena.

Event Website

New Year’s Eve with The Dusty 45s

12/31/2025

From the smoky back rooms of Seattle’s dive bars to the grand stages of national tours, The Dusty …

Event Website

23rd Annual Holiday Hootenanny

12/13/2025

Described by fans as “The best holiday tradition since eggnog,” The Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long is a boot …

Event Website

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Now through 12/27/2025

The all-ages holiday tradition is back with Linus is there to help Charlie Brown find the true meaning …

Event Website

Diego Cibelli

Now through 5/10/2026

SAM’s ornate Porcelain Room features an evocative ceiling fresco by the greatest Venetian artist of the eighteenth century, …

Event Website

Explore Seattle's Diverse Neighborhoods

Find us on TikTok!

Follow along for even more travel inspiration as we show you the businesses, locations, and opportunities that make the Emerald City so special. Find us @visitseattle.

Visit Seattle Good News

Seattle Good News

Good things are happening in Seattle – join us in celebrating the stories of resiliency, hope and optimism that are taking place all around our city and region every day.

Read the good news

Subscribe to the Seattle Localist

Seattle’s best every month in your inbox

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Book Your Trip

Advertisements