2025 Artworks
View the stunning artworks that will be on view this year!
Canal Convergence
An annual outdoor, immersive event featuring large-scale artworks, educational workshops, family-friendly activities, live music and dance performances and more!
It's SHOWTIME at Canal Convergence 2025
This year’s event, Canal Convergence | SHOWTIME, will occur November 7–16, 2025.
This year’s theme will focus on performance as public art and the subject of performance itself, including its history, cultural significance, and role in art and society.
Attendees can look forward to a seamless blend of artistic expressions that celebrate the rich history of performance and highlight its significance in contemporary culture. As Canal Convergence 2025 approaches, the emphasis on performance, community engagement, and accessibility promises to create a dazzling spectacle, inviting visitors to explore, reflect, and interact with the art and audiences surrounding them.
Event Schedule
Enjoy hands-on workshops, art tours, live music, dance performances, and a thrilling fire show by Walter Productions.
Food & Drink
Get a bite to eat from a variety of food trucks and stands. Grab a beer, glass of wine, or canned cocktail at the Beer and Wine Garden.
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.
Ten Nights of Art, Light, and Entertainment at the Scottsdale Waterfront
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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