The L Word’s Kate Moennig & Leisha Hailey, Princess Nokia, Crystal Waters, SkyDxddy, Xana, and more come together for a once-in-a-generation Dinah honoring Mariah Hanson’s final year at the helm.
This fall, Palm Springs will once again pulse with music, love, and community as The Dinah—the world’s most iconic queer women’s festival—returns with one of its most star-studded lineups yet. But this year is extra special: it marks the final Dinah curated by trailblazing founder Mariah Hanson, the visionary who turned a weekend pool party into a global cultural phenomenon.
After more than three decades of pushing boundaries and building a vibrant legacy of queer celebration, Hanson is passing the torch—but not before throwing one unforgettable party.
Icons, Energy & Full-Circle Moments
Leading the charge are queer culture heavyweights Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey of The L Word, returning for a heartfelt full-circle moment. On Saturday, they’ll appear at the legendary Pool Party to sign their new book So Gay for You, with only 150 exclusive copies available. Later that night, fans can expect a surprise appearance that will no doubt go down as a Dinah classic.
Also taking center stage: Princess Nokia, who headlines Friday night with her fierce energy and bold presence. Fresh off her seventh studio album Girls, the rapper, singer, and activist is ready to ignite the crowd once again.
Saturday night heats up with a performance by dance music icon Crystal Waters, whose ‘90s hits still rule dance floors around the world. She’ll be joined by SkyDxddy, the genre-defying alt-pop artist with over 150 million streams and a rapidly growing fanbase.
A Celebration of the Future, Too
Fan favorites Xana and Mariah Counts return to the stage, joined by exciting new voices like Only1 Theory, Nikki Holland, Icey.Xo, and Velvet Dive—all bringing fresh energy, fearless visibility, and a new wave of queer artistry.
Longtime host Rose Garcia returns with Kaycee Clark (Big Brother, The Challenge) to lead the weekend’s festivities, backed by a killer roster of DJs including DJ P. Nasty, DJ Lotus Banks, DJ Tatiana, and more.
More Than a Festival
What started as a vision in the desert became a global symbol of queer power, joy, and connection. Over the years, Hanson’s Dinah has been a launching pad for LGBTQ+ talent, a sanctuary for self-expression, and a cherished home for chosen family.
While The Dinah will continue under new leadership, this year is your chance to celebrate with the woman who started it all. Join the global queer community in honoring Mariah Hanson and the extraordinary journey she helped shape.
Tickets and full event details are available now at www.thedinah.com.