Name: Canal Convergence: Western Nature
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-15

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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Canal Convergence is a free, 10-night public art event that features large-scale artworks, workshops, performances, and more! Join us for the event’s 15th year as we explore the elements of Arizona and the Southwest through art and community.

This year’s event will continue to put light-based public art center stage with a diverse collection of engaging and interactive installations. The overall event theme, Western Nature, will highlight and honor inspirations of Arizona and the Southwest through the event’s public art, workshops and activities, tours, community engagements, special events, and, of course, through live music and dance!

Event Highlights:

- Large-scale, light-based public art installations
- Nightly fire shows
- Live music and dance performances
- Family-friendly workshops and activities
- Special events
- Rotating food truck and vendor options
- Beer and wine garden

Canal Convergence: Western Nature

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