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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

Fa la la la la, ha ha ha ha: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza!

Now through 12/20/2025

Members of the ensemble are joining forces to celebrate the most beloved aspect of the holiday season: Hallmark’s …

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

Now through 12/27/2025

The all-ages holiday tradition is back with Linus is there to help Charlie Brown find the true meaning …

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Fossils Uncovered

Ongoing

Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …

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Docent-Led Museum Tours

Ongoing

On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …

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Collected – A Holiday Group Exhibition

Now through 1/31/2026

This dynamic group exhibition brings together recent works by over 30 Northwest and West Coast artists, showcasing an …

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Now through 12/28/2025

Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long.

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Black Nativity

Now through 12/28/2025

Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play returns and will feature 30 performers, a live band, powerful vocals, a citywide gospel …

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REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State

Ongoing

This new long-term gallery explores the intergenerational impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent …

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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

Ongoing

Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film features more than 50 props and costumes from film and …

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