A middle-aged Hopi man is holding a rattle and singing into a microphone
in an open area, a large circle with the names of Native American Tribes is set into the concrete.

Cultural Performance | South Rim Village | Visitor Center - Mather Point | Native American Music and Song

Grand Canyon National Park

Special Event
  • May 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Free

Special Performance featuring Hopi Artist, Ryon Polequaptewa

South Rim Visitor Center - Outdoors at the Tribal Medallion by Mather Point 

9:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2026.

  • Join us for a special performance featuring a Hopi artist, who will present traditional flute, drum, and Hoop dancing passed down through his family. His performances are deeply rooted in cultural tradition and personal expression, offering an engaging and meaningful experience for audiences of all ages.

    This is more than a performance. It’s a rare chance to connect with the cultures of the tribes who have called the Grand Canyon home for generations.

  • Don’t just visit the Canyon—experience its living story..  

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

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. From there, walk around the right-hand side of the Visitor Center building and take one of the paved footpaths leading to Mather Point. After walking a few minutes, you will come to an intersection of 4 paths, with a large concrete circle in the center. The performance will take place here.

Latitude and Longitude 36.060375, -112.107609

Schedule

Date:

May 24, 2026

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Kelli Jones
928-638-7893
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Event Type

  • Living History
  • Performance
  • Talk
Tags: nps indigenous, indigenous knowledge, grand canyon first voices, indigenous heritage, native american dances, dance, live performance, navajo, diné