The Coachella Valley Invitational
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-22 | Empire Polo Field, 80651 CA-111, Indio, 92201, United States
EXPERIENCE MLS AND NWSL PRESEASON LIKE NEVER BEFORE
The Coachella Valley Invitational is the largest professional soccer preseason event in North American soccer history and welcomes some of the biggest clubs from the MLS and NWSL to Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Sweeping desert vistas provide the perfect backdrop for this three-week competition to secure roster spots, build momentum, and launch a new season.

Black History Month closing celebration
2025-02-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
The Palm Springs Art Museum’s annual Black History Month closing celebration. The evening will be filled with music by DJ Theregozaay, games, food, a break dance performance by The Desert Peeps, and local BIPOC vendors including Lunar Jewelz, UTB Worldwide and many others. Celebrate Black culture, connect with community, and honor the lasting contributions of Black people to our history and society.

BNP Paribas Open 2025
2025-03-02 - 2025-03-16 | Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA, 92210, United States
Each March, the Coachella Valley becomes tennis paradise as the world’s best players compete at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Fans witness thrilling matches featuring stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff on the iconic courts of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Desert Smash 2025
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-04 | La Quinta Resort & Club La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253 49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA, 92253
The 21st annual Desert Smash, the world’s most famous celebrity tennis event that brings together Hollywood and pro tennis for charity event is set to take place March 3-4, 2025, at the recently renovated La Quinta Resort & Club.

Taste of Tennis 2025
2025-03-03 18:00 - 21:00
An unforgettable evening of tennis pros and culinary excellence,Taste of Tennis returns to the desert on Monday, March 3, 2025. The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering guests the chance to mingle with tennis pros and rising stars while savoring delicious dishes from the valley’s most celebrated chefs.

Desert X 2025
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-11 | Coachella Valley
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
2025-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Artier Fine Art Gallery, 844 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
“Embers & Shadows” brings artists from various backgrounds together to showcase their interpretations of how fire & smoke shapes our emotions, memories, and environments.

Metropolitan Fashion Week
2025-03-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Metropolitan Fashion Week will showcase a groundbreaking fashion show inspired by “Forbidden Tango,” featuring Atelier GRANDI, Saori Mitome, Lauren-Bacall Snowden, Carl Andrada, Eruvey Tapia, and artist Ramon Reyes, who transform music, composers, genres, and iconic lyrics into couture. Each piece captures the rhythm, emotion, and harmony of its musical muse.

2022 Indy 500 Winner Marcus Ericsson
2025-03-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States
360 Sports Rancho Mirage inside Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is hosting an exclusive Meet & Greet with 2022 Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson on Wednesday, March 19, from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Ericsson, who will be competing in The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix (March 21-23)—sponsored by Agua Caliente Casinos—will be on hand for an up-close and personal fan experience. Attendees will have the chance to meet the Swedish racing star, snap a photo, and take home an autographed photo. Plus, guests can enter a raffle for a chance to win tickets to the upcoming IndyCar Grand Prix weekend.
This free event and open to the public.
Additionally, 360 Sports Rancho Mirage will host a Race Viewing Party on March 23 at 3 PM, so fans can catch all the action live.
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 4 PM – 7 PM
Location: 360 Sports Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Address: 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

INDYCAR Grand Prix
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | The Thermal Club, 61980 Tyler Street, Thermal, CA, 92274, United States
The Thermal Club, one of the most cutting-edge private motorsports facilities in the world, is set to host the inaugural Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix from March 21-23, 2025.

70MM Fest
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
The Palm Springs 70MM Fest, presented by MUBI, is bringing legendary films to the big screen. Taking place the weekend of March 22 & 23 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Historic Camelot Theatre, this special two-day event will showcase classic films in breathtaking 70mm.
Weekend Lineup:

2001: A Space Odyssey – Saturday, March 22 at 3PM
Vertigo – Saturday, March 22 at 7PM
Lawrence of Arabia – Sunday, March 23 at 1PM
Interstellar – Sunday, March 23 at 7pm

AmDocs 2025
2025-03-27 - 2025-03-31 | Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
The 14th Annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) returns to the Palm Springs Cultural Center from March 27-31, 2025, showcasing 240 films from around the world. This year’s festival, presented by the Supple Foundation, highlights themes including human rights, social justice, women’s rights, the environment, and more.

Coachella Wknd 2
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-20 | Empire Polo Field, 80651 CA-111, Indio, 92201, United States
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.

Desert Soul Club
2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Zoso, 150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, United States
Join DJs Bob Deck and Lee Joseph every Wednesday for Desert Soul Club, a weekly mod/soul/funk dance party spinning original 45s from the golden eras of R&B, northern soul, psychedelia, and early disco. Celebrate vintage grooves in a stylish mid-century setting—no cover, all vibes.
Desert Soul Club – Weekly Vinyl Dance Party
Wednesdays | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hotel ZOSO Lobby | 150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs | Free Admission

Hybrid Realities
2025-05-10 - 2025-06-10 | Art All Ways Projects, 68845 Perez Rd. Bldg. H, Suite 6-7, Cathedral City, 92234, United States
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

Joshua Tree Music Festival
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-18 | Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2780 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
JTMF is an independent, community-centric, family-friendly, art drenched, global music camping experience in the magical Mojave. Held every May & October since 2003.

Scorpions Pickleball Exhibition
2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Agua Caliente Casinos, CA, United States
Watch the Scorpions (co-owned by Vince Vaughn) take on the Tsunami in a high-energy pro pickleball showdown. Includes women’s and men’s doubles, mixed match, and thrilling tiebreaker finale. Tickets: $10 GA, $15 VIP Get Tickets
Time: 4 PM VIP Hour | 5 PM Exhibitions
Location: The Show, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-08
Dates: May 30 – June 8, 2025
Location: Various restaurants throughout Greater Palm Springs
Savor the start of summer with 10 days of exclusive dining experiences during Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. Enjoy special prix fixe menus and limited-time offers at participating restaurants across the Coachella Valley. No tickets needed — just book a table and dig in.
$1 from every reservation made online benefits FIND Food Bank.

YOU THINK I'M PSYCHO, DON'CHA MAMA?
2025-05-31 17:00 - 20:00 | MAD.KAT Gallery, 71590 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States
Season Ending Closing Reception. Celebrate the final day of this 18 artist exhibition of the surreal, unreal, and hyperreal. Meet the artists.

The PettyBreakers
2025-05-31 20:00 - 22:30 | Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, 10625 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, 92240, United States
The PettyBreakers, the ultimate Tom Petty tribute, hitting the stage at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa at 8:30pm. Tickets start at $21.50. VIP upgrades include a private unplugged set, signed poster, band photos & in-seat cocktail service.
Soak in 8 hot mineral pools during the day, then enjoy live music under the desert stars.
Get Your Tickets Here

EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST
2025-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 | HYATT PALM SPRINGS, 285 N PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA, United States
The 3rd Annual Palm Springs EQUALITY WINE & FOOD FEST
Showcasing the finest wines from renowned regions like Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Amador County, and other top wine destinations. 🍇🥂 Committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the wine industry.

Palm Springs ShortFest 2025
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-30
Palm Springs ShortFest 2025 is set to take over the Festival Theaters from June 24–30, showcasing a mix of bold, creative, and independent short films from around the world.
Recognized as one of North America’s largest showcases of short-form cinema, ShortFest is an Academy Award-, BAFTA-, and Goya-qualifying festival that screens over 300 shorts from 60+ countries. From animation and comedy to drama and documentary, the lineup is as diverse as it is daring. Beyond the screen, ShortFest is a creative hub where filmmakers and industry leaders converge to connect, collaborate, and inspire.

Splash House 2025
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-17
August 8–10 & 15–17, 2025 | Palm Springs
Splash House returns to redefine the summer festival experience with its signature blend of poolside beats, mid-century modern vibes, and off-site adventures around Palm Springs. This can’t-miss event features curated musical lineups, stylish crowds, and unique experiences like Drag Brunch, Tequila Tastings, Flea Markets, and the iconic after-hours party at the Palm Springs Air Museum. A true desert escape blending music, culture, and luxury.

Japanese Breakfast – The Melancholy Tour with Hand Habits
2025-08-21 18:30 - 23:00 | Pappy + Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA, 92268, United States
Japanese Breakfast returns to the desert as part of The Melancholy Tour, in support of her critically acclaimed new album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). Known for her ethereal soundscapes and emotionally rich performances, Michelle Zauner brings her captivating live show to the legendary Pappy & Harriet’s for one unforgettable night.
Joining her is Hand Habits, the project of Meg Duffy, who is touring in celebration of their upcoming album Blue Reminder, out August 22 via Fat Possum Records.

Desert Plunge Club
2025-08-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Más o Menos, 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, United States
Cold plunge, sauna, yoga, coffee and community. Your ticket includes access to the cold plunge, sauna and yoga plus one cold brew coffee. Come ready to plunge (wear a bathing suit and bring a towel)!
It’s a chance to reset, connect with community and have fun.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here: www.desertplungeclub.com

Sunburned
2025-08-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Flat Black art supplies, 72840 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
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
2025-11-01 - 2026-04-12 | Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, 92501, United States
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
2025-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | The Place, 45145 Oasis Street, Indio, CA, 92201, United States
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

The Female Form
2025-11-22 - 2026-04-06 | Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Tom Wesselmann & Mickalene Thomas from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
On View: November 22, 2025 – April 6, 2026

Live at Dune Room
2026-01-16 18:00 - 23:30 | The Dune Room, 82707 Miles Ave, Indio, CA, 92201, United States
Presented by Hot Stuff Booking at Dune Room:
Ignite (Orange County)
Berthold City (Los Angeles)
Chopping Block (Seattle)
Wound Up (SoCal)
XrecoilX (Coachella Valley)
ALL AGES
6PM
Tickets $10 Online/$15 At the door
