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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 may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on WSDOT’s Revive I-5 wepbage.

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Upcoming Events

Humboldt Penguin Exhibit

Ongoing

Most people think of snow and ice when they think of penguins, but our penguins are from the …

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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, …

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Colm Toibín

1/13/2026

Colm Tóibín’s literary conversation with the world explores a number of significant themes: the nature of Irish society, …

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Dan Mangan and Israel Nebeker

1/29/2026

Enjoy an evening of live music with Dan Mangan & Israel Nebeker at Tractor Tavern.

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Fremont Sunday Market

Ongoing

Established in 1990, the Fremont Market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-style, canal-side open-air street market that …

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Metaphor into Form: Art in the Era of the Pilchuck Glass School

Ongoing

Founded in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, emerged as a world-renowned center …

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Don Broco

2/3/2026

Don Broco hits the stage with Dropout Kings and sace6 at El Corazón.

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Vietnam Divided: War Above Southeast Asia

Ongoing

Located in the Museum’s T.A. Wilson Great Gallery this installation focuses specifically on the air war above Southeast …

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The MiG-21 Project

Now through 1/26/2026

The Museum of Flight’s dazzling new exhibit is the world premiere of South African artist Ralph Ziman’s 5-year, …

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