Canal Convergence

Canal Convergence is a free, 10-night outdoor public art event produced by Scottsdale Arts, held November 6 through 15 at the Scottsdale Waterfront along the Arizona Canal. Now in its 15th year, the 2026 edition explores the theme of Western Nature, celebrating the elements of Arizona and the Southwest through large-scale immersive artworks, live music and dance performances, educational workshops, and family-friendly programming. The event is free and open to the public, made possible with annual support from the City of Scottsdale and a broad network of sponsors and community partners.