Get creative with a workshop, learn about the artworks on an educational tour, get your groove on to live music at the Herberger Stage, be swept away by a dance performance, and, yes, light up the night with an exciting fire show by Walter Productions.
View the daily schedule of events below or scroll to the bottom to search by category. Category pages have additional details about events and activities.
Events and activities are free unless otherwise noted. Tickets are required for some workshops and special events and for all tours.
It’s SHOWTIME in the Nationwide Innovation Zone! Ticketed workshops led by Canal Convergence exhibiting artists, local creatives, and arts organizations invite participants to learn, create, and even perform on stage through activities inspired by performance and public art.
Enjoy free drop-in activities throughout the event, where visitors of all ages can explore hands-on crafts, creative demonstrations, and interactive experiences inspired by performance and public art. No registration needed, just stop by and join the fun!
Tours at Canal Convergence provide a more in-depth festival experience. The daily Art Tours, led by Scottsdale Arts staff, visit each of the artworks and offer fun facts about the installations and their creators.
Experience electrifying performances every night at the Herberger Stage in Soleri Plaza. From cosmic jazz and vampire pop to Americana, rock, and R&B, each set transforms the waterfront into a vibrant hub of sound and energy. Special dance performances are also scheduled on select days and in various locations.