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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

Seattle Christmas Market

Now through 12/24/2025

Have yourself a little Christmas with European and local vendors, holiday karaoke, Santa meetings, festive drinks and more …

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Damien Jurado’s December Residency

12/28/2025

Damien Jurado will perform live at The Tractor.

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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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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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Evening Yoga in The Glasshouse

12/22/2025

All skill levels are invited to start the evening by exploring the Glasshouse exhibition, then enjoy a rejuvenating …

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Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form

Now through 1/4/2026

Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form celebrates the diversity and creativity of Asian comic art and its …

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Explore The Market

Ongoing

Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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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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True Northwest: The Seattle Journey

Ongoing

True Northwest traverses through the real Seattle journey, from an age when Native American cultures first came into …

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