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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

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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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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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 …

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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History Link Tours

Ongoing

Embark on a tour of Pike Place Market Architecture or Eateries, Volunteer Park, the Belltown neighborhood, the Chinatown-International …

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Northwest Native Art

Ongoing

What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question in …

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University District Farmers Market

Ongoing

Held Saturdays year round, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle’s oldest and largest “farmers-only” neighborhood market. Founded …

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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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LeMay – America’s Car Museum

Ongoing

This international destination for families and auto enthusiasts celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile and explores how …

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