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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

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Fall Concert Celebration

11/23/2025

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Fall Concert Celebration will feature over 375 student musicians from 7 ensembles in an …

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Untold Stories: World War II at 75

Ongoing

World War II ended over seventy-five years ago. The War was one of the most destructive and defining …

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Guitar Gallery

Ongoing

The exhibition features nearly 20 guitars from music legends like Howlin’ Wolf’s 1965 Epiphone Casino, Nancy Wilson’s 1965 …

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Meet the Animals

Ongoing

Explore exhibits to get close to more than 900 animals and 250 species including some of the world’s …

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University District Farmers Market

Ongoing

Held Saturdays year round, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle’s oldest and largest “farmers-only” neighborhood market. Founded …

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Giant Pacific Octopus

Ongoing

Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

11/28/2025 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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Bryan Adams

11/21/2025

Global rock icon Bryan Adams hits the stage with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Climate Pledge Arena.

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History Link Tours

Ongoing

Embark on a tour of Pike Place Market Architecture or Eateries, Volunteer Park, the Belltown neighborhood, the Chinatown-International …

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