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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

Honoring Our Journey

Ongoing

The “heart” of galleries, this permanent exhibition showcases the pan-Asian Pacific American immigrant and refugee experience with five …

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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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Diego Cibelli: Fiori dei mei Habiti

Now through 5/10/2026

SAM’s ornate Porcelain Room features an evocative ceiling fresco, The Triumph of Valor over Time by the greatest …

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11th Annual Snow Globe Holiday Concert

12/11/2025

Step into a world of festive music and community spirit at the 11th Annual Snow Globe Holiday Concert.

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The Cave Singers

1/2/2026 through 1/3/2026

The Cave Singers take the stage with Night One at Tractor Tavern.

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Damien Jurado’s December Residency

12/28/2025

Damien Jurado will perform live at The Tractor.

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Josh Gondelman

12/28/2025

Josh Gondelman headlines at The Crocodile.

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Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form

Now through 1/4/2026

Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form celebrates the diversity and creativity of Asian comic art and its …

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American Art: The Stories We Carry

Ongoing

American Art: The Stories We Carry, features a transformation of SAM’s American art galleries. Created through an unprecedented …

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