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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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Sensory-Friendly Programs

Ongoing

An opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. All participants …

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Elf – The Musical

Now through 12/28/2025

Based on the 2003 holiday film favorite starring Will Ferrell, this musical adaptation is a hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy …

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Nirvana: Taking Punk To the Masses

Ongoing

The exhibition features instruments like Kurt Cobain’s Fender Stratocaster, Krist Novoselic’s Hiwatt DR103 bass amplifier head, and Dave …

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Ongoing

Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass brings together all the elements of artist Dale Chihuly’s work, …

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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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Ai Weiwei: Water Lilies

Now through 3/14/2026

Nearly 50 feet in length and made from 650,000 LEGO blocks, Ai Weiwei’s Water Lilies is the artist’s …

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A Night of Duos with Carmaig-Geddon

12/2/2025

Carmaig-Geddon shares the stage with Special K, Nyce N Wyld, and Sunny Blue at Tractor Tavern.

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Bezos Center for Innovation

Ongoing

The Bezos Center for Innovation at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry features 5000 square feet of exhibits …

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