What’s in Store in Seattle This Year?

From a newly renovated waterfront and new hotel openings to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Seattle is a must-visit city this year. Find out why:

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (June 15–25)

Lumen Field will host six matches of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Seattle Sounders FC set to play all three of its group-stage games. Teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético de Madrid and Botafogo will duke it out for the trophy, setting the state for FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle.

Renovated Seattle Waterfront

Seattle’s waterfront has a new look! Officially completed last October, the renovated waterfront includes the accessible Overlook Walk, inviting visitors to take in views of Puget Sound as they venture between Pike Place Market and the Waterfront promenade. This spring, a new jellyfish climbing structure and artwork honoring the history of the Coast Salish peoples will be added.

Seattle Museum Month (Feb. 1–28)

Throughout February, visitors staying in one of more than 70 downtown Seattle hotels receive half-price admission to the region’s top museums. Each pass is good for up to four guests, with no limit to the number of participating museums guests can visit. Eligible museums include The Museum of Flight, Wing Luke Museum and Seattle Pinball Museum.

Taste Washington Wine Event (March 13–17)

The country’s largest single-region wine and food festival returns to Seattle for its 25^th year this March. Expect more than 200 wineries and 75 local restaurants at the event, which culminates in The Grand Tasting.

March Madness (March 21 and 23)

Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena hosts the first two rounds of the NCAA D1 Men’s Basketball Championship. Tickets are on sale now.

New Indigenous-Owned Museum

Tidelands Native Art Gallery opened last September, highlighting Indigenous voices in arts, media and cultural innovation. Exhibitions include Project 562, which displays photos of 562 recognized tribes, urban native communities and those fighting for federal recognition.

New Hotels

The city’s historic Pioneer Square welcomes Hotel Westland this year, located in the RailSpur district. The120-room property will include a signature restaurant and rooftop bar. Outside the hotel, the district will feature three new restaurants by renowned Seattle chef Renee Erickson. Thirty minutes outside Seattle, in Woodinville, wine enthusiasts can soon head to The Somm Hotel and Spa, a luxury Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel. This new upscale property, slated to open this year, boasts a full-service spa, on-site dining and wine-blending experiences.

New Flights

It’s never been easier to travel to Seattle. This year, Scandinavian Airlines begins service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Seattle (SEA), while Alaska Air Group starts service between Seattle and Tokyo Narita (NRT), as well as Seoul Incheon (ICN). Edelweiss Air offers flights between Zürich (ZRH) and Seattle.