Confluence Festival

Confluence celebrates innovation across art, music, science, and tech. The free, 2-dayfestival returns for its fourth year on Sept 20–21 to Rosa Parks Circle in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Confluence also returns as the culminating experience for Tech Week GR. Along with programs that explore esports, robotics, and the DIY (Do Innovation Yourself) maker community, Friday@Confluence will kick off the festival with an interactive journey through our region’s tech ecosystem. The free party will feature AI-powered art activations, gallery-style fashion presentations with local designers, culinary creations, and live musical performances throughout the night.