The Eritrean Association in Greater Seattle will host a two‑day Eritrean Arts & Music Festival and 2026 World Cup Community Celebration on July 3–4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Eritrean Community Center (1954 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle, WA 98144). The event is free and open to the public. The celebration coincides with Seattle’s role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the Eritrean community is joining the citywide festivities with a cultural showcase highlighting Eritrea’s music, arts, food, and heritage. As noted in the original release, the festival will be “a fun opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity in Seattle with a specific focus on Eritrea’s arts and culture.”

Festival Highlights • Live performances by Eritrean singers and musicians, including eight nationally recognized artists from the U.S. and Canada • Exhibitions of Eritrean visual arts and traditional crafts • Children’s activities including bounce house, games, and arts & crafts • Traditional Eritrean cuisine and cultural dancing • A festive World Cup atmosphere celebrating Seattle’s global moment.