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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

Nordic Journeys

Ongoing

Nordic Journeys expands the Museum’s classic immigration story to include a broader understanding of Nordic life and culture …

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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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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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An Evening With The Mountain Goats

12/3/2025 through 12/4/2025

The Mountain Goats hit the stage at The Neptune Theatre.

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A John Waters Christmas

12/2/2025

John Waters’ fast moving, all-new stand-up comedy show is here again for another year of holiday jeer at …

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Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction

Ongoing

Packed with more than 150 artifacts from iconic films and television shows, this exhibition invites you to experience …

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Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast

Ongoing

Over their long habitation of the Pacific Northwest, First Peoples have shaped their lifeways around the resources of …

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Holiday Night Market with Santa

12/11/2025

Step into the sparkle of the season at Pike Place Market’s Holiday Night Market – an enchanting evening …

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30th Annual Magic in the Market

11/29/2025

There is no place more memorable than the Market during the holidays. Bring the whole family to experience …

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