Greater Palm Springs Events

Greater Palm Springs Events

October 2025 – April 2026

(including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio, Indian Wells, and Cathedral City) 

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October 2025

• Modernism Week – October (Palm Springs): A midcentury-modern extravaganza with over 50 architecture tours, design events, and social gatherings from October 16–19, 2025. 

• Weekly VillageFest (Downtown Palm Springs): A vibrant street fair with artisans, street food, and entertainment, held every Thursday evening (e.g., October 2, 9, 16, …). 

• Blue Zones Well-Being Festival (Wellness Park): A wellness-focused event with fitness and community activities on October 4, 2025. 

• Martha’s Village & Kitchen “Spooktacular” 5K/10K Run (Ruth Hardy Park): Halloween-themed run supporting local homelessness navigation services on October 11, 2025. 

• Plus an array of October concerts and performances at venues like The Show (Rancho Mirage) and the Plaza Theatre, including:

• Trace Adkins (Oct 4)

• The Life and Music of George Michael (Oct 10)

• Billy Bob Thornton (Oct 17)

• Morrissey (Oct 24)

• Zakk Sabbath (Oct 30)

• Mammoth WVH Myles Kennedy (Oct 31) 

• Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Pass at Palm Springs Art Museum – October 4

• Joshua Tree Music Festival – October 9–12(Joshua Tree area) 

• Paint El Paseo Pink – October 11

• Yum Food Fest & Night Market (Palm Desert) – October 11–12

• Architectural Preservation Awards (Palm Springs Art Museum) – October 11

• Bosoms & Brews Fest for breast cancer awareness – October 16

• Boz Scaggs concert – October 17

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November 2025

• Palm Springs Pride – November 6–9, with the Parade on November 9 (downtown). 

• Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival (Palm Springs Stadium) – around November 15–16.

• Regular Thursday VillageFest continues. 

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December 2025

• Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade – December 6, downtown Palm Springs. 

• Holiday-themed entertainment at Plaza Theatre – including shows like Lily Tomlin, Billy Porter, Fortune Feimster, “Cool Yule and Modern Men”, Jane Lynch, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brad Williams, Jim Brickman – throughout December. 

• Weekly VillageFest continues through December. 

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January 2026

• Palm Springs International Film Festival – held annually in early January; previous dates included January 6–16, 2023. Expect similar timing for 2026. 

• Plaza Theatre Performances:

• Herman’s Hermits and Peter Noone – January 10

• Bianca Del Rio – January 21–22

• Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood – January 23

• Don McLean – January 30

• VillageFest continues weekly.

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February 2026

• Plaza Theatre Performances:

• Joss Stone – February 9

• Micky Dolenz – February 15

• VillageFest continues.

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March 2026

• Plaza Theatre Performances:

• Judy Collins – March 1

• Paula Poundstone – March 6

• Vicki Lawrence & Mama – March 8

• Matthew Morrison – March 22

• Marshall Charloff & The Purple Experience – March 29

• VillageFest continues.

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April 2026

• VillageFest continues weekly.

• While the Coachella and Stagecoachfestivals fall just outside April in 2025, keep an eye on official dates for 2026—likely in mid to late April or early May depending on the calendar year.

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Event Calendar at a Glance

Month Highlights

October Modernism Week – October, VillageFest, concerts, festivals (Joshua Tree, art markets)

November Pride Week + Parade, Food & Wine Fest, VillageFest

December Festival of Lights Parade, festive shows at Plaza Theatre, VillageFest

January Film Festival, live performances at Plaza Theatre, VillageFest

February Concerts at Plaza Theatre, VillageFest

March Performances at Plaza Theatre, VillageFest

April VillageFest; watch for Coachella & Stagecoach announcements