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Plan Your Visit to Canal Convergence 2024!

Join Scottsdale's best art festival, Canal Convergence, from November 8–17, and enjoy interactive artworks, food and drinks, special events, workshops, performances and more!

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Canal Convergence Mini Film Festival

On November 15-16, this mini-series will screen short films that explore the concept of physical and psychological reflections. Visit our film festival page for information about tickets, the film festival schedule, the “Best On-Theme Short” winner, and more!

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Featured Artwork: Molecules

Molecules is a series of broken-down water molecules rising from the Arizona Canal and coming to life through the reflection and refraction of light.

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2024 Overview

Canal Convergence is an internationally recognized, free, ten-night public art event that takes over the Scottsdale Waterfront each November. This outdoor, immersive event features large-scale artworks, as well as educational workshops, family-friendly activities, live music, food and drinks, and more!

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About

Overview

Canal Convergence is a free, ten-night public art event that takes over the Scottsdale Waterfront each November. This outdoor, immersive event features large-scale artworks, as well as educational workshops, family-friendly activities, live music and dance performances, a beer and wine garden, food trucks, and more!

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This Year's Lineup

2024 Artworks

This year’s event, Canal Convergence | Reflections, will occur November 8–17, 2024. More information about 2024’s featured theme, "Reflections," and all the amazing artworks and activities we have planned is coming soon!

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Sponsorship

2024 Sponsors and Partners

Canal Convergence is made possible with annual support by the City of Scottsdale. Additional support is provided by numerous partners and sponsors.

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Impact

Sustainability

Scottsdale Public Art partners with Scottsdale Solid Waste Services and local businesses to reduce the amount of waste at Canal Convergence each year.

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Performances

Live Music and Dance

Canal Convergence presents live music every night of the event at the Herberger Stage in Soleri Plaza. Experience eclectic performances within the nightlife atmosphere of the Canal Convergence Beer and Wine Garden!

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Nationwide Innovation Zone

Workshops and Activities

The Canal Convergence Nationwide Innovation Zone offers an exciting and intriguing mix of ticketed and drop-in workshops. Curated by Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation using the event's annual theme, each year brings a unique selection of activities created by local, national, and international artists.

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2023 Event

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