Event

Cultural Performance | South Rim - Desert View Watchtower | Native American Music and Dance

Grand Canyon National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 36.043304, -111.827023


From the Desert View visitor parking lot, follow a paved footpath towards the Desert View Watchtower, a prominent 70-foot-high, cylindrical shaped, stone building. The amphitheater is near the watchtower, alongside the paved footpath between the watchtower and the commercial tour bus and RV parking lot.

Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, August 18, 2025

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program

Description

Special Cultural Performance
Monday August 18 – Outside of Desert View Watchtower – 6:30 p.m.

Join Gary Elthie and Sam Anderson from the Diné (Navajo) Nation for an evening of traditional and contemporary Native American music and dance, including performances from their Diné heritage.

Dress warmly for this outdoor event. 

All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Desert View is a small settlement on the South Rim, located 23 miles/ 37 km east of Grand Canyon Village on Arizona State Route 64 (Desert View Drive). 


More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Desert View Program Office
928-638-7893

Image Gallery

Ranger sits with a guest infront of a crowd sitting on benches with a canyon in the background.
Ranger sits with a guest infront of a crowd sitting on benches with a canyon in the background.
Desert View Ampitheater sits west of the Desert View Watchtower and is a location for Grand Canyon Speaks programs, sunset talks, and cultural performances.
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