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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

Giant Pacific Octopus

Ongoing

Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

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New Year’s Eve with The Dusty 45s

12/31/2025

From the smoky back rooms of Seattle’s dive bars to the grand stages of national tours, The Dusty …

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Victorian Christmas Festival

12/4/2025 through 12/7/2025

Step into a festive marketplace featuring more than 350 beautifully decorated booths filled with heartfelt gifts and one-of-a-kind …

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Show Me Seattle Tours

Ongoing

Founded in 1994, Show Me Seattle is one of Seattle’s original city tour companies. With over 20 years …

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Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle

Now through 4/26/2026

For over 135 years, Seattle’s cyclists have shaped the city’s streets, culture, and activism. This display features objects …

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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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Megha Majumdar

12/4/2025

National Book Award nominated author of A Burning, Megha Majumdar, visits the store to discuss her latest novel, …

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Olympic Sculpture Park

Ongoing

Covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle’s largest downtown green space …

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Apollo

Ongoing

The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …

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