The highly anticipated fifth edition of Desert X returns to the Coachella Valley from March 8 – May 11, 2025, showcasing site-specific installations by eleven internationally acclaimed artists. This year’s exhibition explores themes of time, transformation, and humanity’s impact on the desert landscape, blending architectural forms with ephemeral elements like wind and light.
"Embers & Shadows" brings artists from various backgrounds together to showcase their interpretations of how fire & smoke shapes our emotions, memories, and environments.
The 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will take place over two weekends in April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival will feature headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott.
A bold new pop-up exhibition, opens May 10 at the Perez Art District in Cathedral City. Featuring works by Justin Bower, Gary Lang, Sébastien Léon, Nyame Brown, Carlos Ramirez, and Nedo, this show explores identity, culture, and transformation through paintings, sculpture, and mixed media. Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10 | 4–8 PM Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and discovery. Presented by Art All Ways Projects | Curated by Hoojung Lee On view: May 10 – June 10, 2025 Location: 68845 Perez Rd. Bldg. H, Suite 6-7, Cathedral City, CA
Season Ending Closing Reception. Celebrate the final day of this 18 artist exhibition of the surreal, unreal, and hyperreal. Meet the artists.
Feel the heat of the desert art scene at Sunburned, a group exhibition featuring 17 artists exploring urban creativity under the California sun. From bold murals to striking sculptures, the show captures the energy and color of summer’s final days. When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 5–9 PM Where: Flat Black Shop, Palm Desert Exhibition Runs: August 30 – September 12, 2025
60 Miles East: Riverside’s Underground Punk Rock, Hardcore & Ska Scene, from the late 1980s to early 2000 Riverside Art Museum EXHIBITION ON VIEW: November 1, 2025 – April 12, 2026. Location: Art Alliance Gallery
DezrtCon — is a one-night event presented by Coachella Magazine, taking place Saturday, November 8, 2025, at The Place in Indio, CA. A creative networking evening celebrating art, culture, and innovation in the Coachella Valley and beyond. RSVP @ DezrtCon.com
Tom Wesselmann & Mickalene Thomas from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation On View: November 22, 2025 – April 6, 2026
Wake up and turn up at Café Rumba, the Latin Morning Day Party happening every Sunday from 9AM-1PM, starting January 18. No cover. All ages.
The Southwest Arts Festival® returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio from January 23–25, 2026, bringing together more than 150 acclaimed artists for three days of fine art, jewelry, and quality crafts. Set against sweeping mountain views, the juried festival showcases traditional, contemporary, and abstract works, along with live music and featured displays including pottery, glass, and fine art painting. The event is celebrated nationwide for its first-class quality, professional integrity, and vibrant artistic atmosphere.
The biggest tattoo festival in the Coachella Valley is going down! Car show, Live Entertainment & Fun for the whole family.
