The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival for 2026 is scheduled for February 12 to March 1, 2026, at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, running Thursday through Sunday and Presidents' Day. It features date treats, entertainment, a rodeo, monster trucks, and celebrates the Coachella Valley's desert heritage with a "Return to the Oasis" theme. Tickets and event details are available on the official Date Fest website.
Illumine Gallery presents Line, Light, Form — a curated exhibition exploring the architecture of perception through four distinct voices in contemporary art. Featuring encaustic works by Karl Kaiser, photography by James Bacchi, and paintings by Kyle Sorensen and Alex Tosti. The show examines how line, shadow, and distilled geometry shape the way we move through space and how space, in turn, shapes us. The exhibition also includes two special collector-only works by Shawn Savage, on view exclusively for this exhibition. Exhibition Dates: February 12 – March 15 Artist Reception: Friday, February 13, 5–7 p.m. Location: Illumine Gallery, 750 N. Palm
Impell Gallery announces How Does It Hang, group show, a bold and evocative group exhibition curated by Melanie Weston that reimagines the male body through an unapologetically erotic lens. Running February 12–22 An Opening Reception will be held on February 14 from 5-8 PM.
The 22nd Annual Desert Smash, the premier celebrity tennis and entertainment charity event, is scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California. The 2026 event will officially benefit the USTA Foundation, which supports tennis, education, and mentorship for youth in under-resourced communities. Event Schedule The two-day extravaganza serves as a kickoff to the professional tennis season in the Coachella Valley, leading up to the BNP Paribas Open. Monday, March 2, 2026: Celebrity Pickleball Challenge A dedicated afternoon featuring Hollywood talent and professional pickleball players competing at the La Quinta Tennis Stadium. Tuesday,
Desert Rocks: Music Photography by Harry Langdon and Jimmy Steinfeldt is presented in conjunction with Through the Lens Exhibition & Sale. On view March 11 through April 5 Opening reception March 12, 5-7 PM
The American Documentary & Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) for 2026 is marking its 15th year, featuring global documentaries and animated films. It's known as the largest documentary event on the U.S. West Coast, showcasing both features and animation, and is a significant festival for independent filmmakers seeking funding and exposure.
The 2026 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 Sabrina Carpenter (Friday), Justin Bieber (Saturday), and Karol G (Sunday).
The 2026 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 Sabrina Carpenter (Friday), Justin Bieber (Saturday), and Karol G (Sunday).
The 2026 Stagecoach Festival is a three-day country music event in Indio, California from April 24–26. The festival will feature headliners Cody Johnson (Friday) Lainey Wilson (Saturday) and Post Malone (Sunday).
