Convention City Seattle

The Convention City Dispatch

Reports from Seattle's geographic center — the intersection of Downtown, Capitol Hill, First Hill, and Denny Triangle

The Arch and Summit buildings, Washington State Convention Center
sea2026
Pacific Place Activated for SEA 2026 Fan Zones
The Seattle Sports Commission's Region Ready program is turning Pacific Place into a stadium annex. What that reveals about downtown activation — and who does it.
February 20, 2026
The Arch and Summit buildings, Washington State Convention Center
downtown

Fourth Friday: Downtown Art Walk

One Friday a month, downtown Seattle finds its rhythm. A dispatch from tonight's art walk through the convention district.

February 27, 2026
Read dispatch →