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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

Priscilla Dobler Dzul: Water Carries the Stories of Our Stars

Now through 4/19/2026

This exhibition brings together an entirely new body of sculpture, textile, and video work to chart urgent stories …

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New Year’s Eve at Seattle Center

12/31/2025

Seattle Center’s free New Year’s Eve celebration offers entertainment and festivities across the grounds.

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Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music

12/27/2025

Join Earshot Jazz for the world’s longest-running presentation of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music at Town Hall Seattle.

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Winterfest: World Bazaar Presented by Festal

Now through 12/21/2025

Shop for your holiday gifts at this special World Bazaar, offering goods created by local BIPOC artists, and …

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Dale Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum

Ongoing

Celebrating world-renowned glass artist and Tacoma-native Dale Chihuly. Most of the works on view were donated by Chihuly …

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Winterfest: Winter Train & Village

Now through 12/31/2025

Delight in viewing a late 19th-century model train and village display, installed inside the Armory Food & Event …

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Winterfest: Ice Sculpting Series

Now through 12/31/2025

Watch as acclaimed carvers create original sculptures made of ice each Saturday during Winterfest starting at 12pm at …

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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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Life on the Edge

Ongoing

Ready to get your hands wet? This is the exhibit for you. Step up, lean over and reach …

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