June 11 - 22, 2026
Palm Springs is alive this summer with XOXO Palm Springs, a new citywide Arts, Culture, and Music Festival showcasing the creativity, stories, and artistic spirit that defines our desert community. For twelve days, the city transforms into an open-air cultural playground, featuring theaters and galleries, visual arts, live music, and immersive experiences. This arts festival invites you to explore Palm Springs through a new creative lens.
How to Use This Guide
Choose the path that fits how you plan:
- Browse by Venue — perfect if you know where you’ll be staying or hanging out.
- Browse by Date — ideal for building a day‑by‑day itinerary
- Browse by Category — stage, film, music, art, film, food, tours
XOXO Palm Springs: Events By Venue
Plaza Theatre - 128 S Palm Canyon Drive
June 14, Sunday, 3 pm, Michelle Fiore & Friends
Award-winning soprano who has performed the roles of the Queen of the Night in the Magic Flute, Dew Fairy in Hansel & Gretel, Soeur Constance in Dialogues of the Carmelites, and Hanna Glawari in The Merry Widow. Tickets
June 21, Sunday, 3 pm, 42nd Street: The Musical
Filmed in 2018 at London’s Theatre Royal. This eye-watering extravaganza is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards, “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,“ "42nd Street," plus more show-stopping ensemble production numbers. Tickets
Spirit Animal at Hotel Zoso - 150 Indian Canyon Drive
June 11, Thursday, – Opening Night Party at Spirit Animal
Details and tickets to be announced.
June 12, Friday, 7 - 9 pm, - Mikael Healey's Baby Grand: Broken Broadway
A wildly unpredictable, high-energy night where the audience takes control—and the performers gleefully tear apart the rules. Shout out your favorite showtunes and watch them transform in real time: ballads turned jazz swing, power anthems reimagined as smoky lounge numbers, and showstoppers flipped into chaotic, genre-bending improv. | Get Tickets
Jun 13, Saturday, 7 pm, - Avery Pearson's Comedian Rhapsody
The show feverishly blends stand-up comedy with original music into one unforgettable experience.
June 18, Thursday, – Palm Springs International Piano Competition
Details and tickets to be announced.
June 19, Friday, 7 - 9 pm, Billy L'Amour & The Love Notes
Dinner & Live Show Experience. Billy L’Amour is a celebrated drag performer, singer, and dancer known for captivating audiences with a signature mix of glamour, humor, and high kicks. | Get Tickets
June 20, Saturday, – Comedian Rhapsody
Featuring Avery Pearson and a surprise celebrity comedian, parts clever and charming, it’s the ultimate feel-good night out. Come for the laughs, stay for the music, and leave with your heart a little lighter. Details and tickets to be announced.
Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs - 401 E Amado Road
June 11, Thursday, 7 pm, The Chuck Mangione Experience
Led by flugelhorn virtuoso Tom Marino, this heartfelt tribute celebrates the timeless melodies and warm optimism of jazz legend Chuck Mangione — the man whose music defined an era and whose signature hit Feels So Good became a worldwide jazz classic. | Get Tickets
June 12, Friday, HUSH HUSH: Vintage Variety Show
HUSH-HUSH is a dazzling throwback to the golden age of Las Vegas variety. At the center of it all is the vivacious Bobbi DeCarlo. Bobbi commands the stage with warmth, mischief, and undeniable star power. Backed by a full, live, swingin’ band, she leads an unforgettable evening of music, glamour, and vintage-inspired spectacle. | Get Tickets
June 14 & 21, Sunday, 9 pm - 1:30 am, Latin Nights
Sunday Latin Nights at Cascade Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy dancing, drinks, and nightlife in the heart of downtown. Enjoy a variety of Latin music, including Salsa, Cumbia, Banda, Bachata, Reggaetón, and Pop! It’s a fiery night of dancing, you won’t want to miss! Free Event
June 19, Friday, 7 pm, - Ralph Porter Juneteenth Comedy Show
Celebrate Juneteenth with a night of powerful, hilarious, and culture-driven stand-up comedy as veteran comic Ralph Porter headlines a special Juneteenth Comedy Showcase featuring a full lineup of Black comedians. Tickets
Palm Springs Cultural Center - 2300 E Baristo Road
- June 12 - 21, 5 pm, Sinatra in Palm Springs
- June 20, Saturday, 10 am, Desert Film Society, Life is Life
- June 20, Saturday, 6 pm, Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: Father of the Bride. | Tickets
- June 21, Sunday, 3 pm, His Girl Friday | Tickets
Revolution Stage Company - 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 16
June 13 & 20, 5 pm, Jason Weber's PIANO RIOT
The phenomenal JASON WEBER brings his talents weekly to PIANO RIOT at the REVOLUTION! $10 in advance with a CREDIT CARD. $15 with CASH at the DOOR, along with a CASH BAR!
WHEN IN PALM SPRINGS
Award-winning playwright and director Stephan DeGhelder’s hilarious musical revue celebrates the sunny, fabulous spirit of gay life in the desert. Packed with original songs, witty parodies, and laugh-out-loud moments, the show lovingly pokes fun at the quirks of one of America’s most iconic LGBTQ+ havens. From poolside flirtations to dating disasters, it’s a joyful romp through life in Palm Springs with plenty of camp, class, and catchy tunes.
Details and tickets to be announced.
Modernism Week
Celebrate Palm Springs arts and culture with Modernism Week at XOXO Palm Springs. As part of the 12-day citywide festival, Modernism Week is offering two engaging tours that let guests experience the beauty and history of Palm Springs modernist architecture.
June 12 & 13 | 19 & 20, 9:30 am - Noon, Modernism Week Architecture Tour
Modernism Week Architecture Tours—Palm Springs’ premier provider of architectural tour experiences—offers a season-long series of carefully curated small group tours led by a select team of knowledgeable professional guides. These special XOXO Palm Springs tours in June are offered in addition to our seasonal tours scheduled through May.
Address: Palm Springs Visitor Center at 2901 N Palm Canyon Drive | Get Tickets
June 13, Saturday, 9 am, Tour the Historic Sinatra Twin Palms Estate
Modernism Week invites you to a special, one-time-only, summer tour of Frank Sinatra’s iconic “Twin Palms” estate, offering an intimate look at a home that helped define the glamour and architectural innovation of postwar Palm Springs.
Address: 1145 E Via Colusa | Get Tickets
Palm Springs Convention Center - 277 N Avenida Caballeros
June 22-23, PS/NExT Summit 2026 -
Bringing together leaders in AI, emerging tech, design, entertainment, and culture.
Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Canyon Drive
June 13, 1 - 4 pm, Equality Wine & Food Fest - Top LGBTQ+ food, wine, and spirits festival in the US.
The Equality Wine & Food Fest celebrates top wines from regions like Sonoma, Napa, and Amador while championing diversity, inclusion, and equality within the wine industry. It serves as a platform for underrepresented voices and underscores the belief that a more equitable future begins by taking visible, intentional action today. | Get Tickets
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 140 N Indian Canyon
June 14, Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm - Color & Design - Complete coloring sheets designed by illustrator Chantey Reidhammer (Agua Caliente) and meet the artist. Part of the Summer Sundays program. RSVP
The Lofts Art District - 601 S Belardo Road
June 11, Thursday, 5 - 8 pm - The Lofts Art Walk - Explore a variety of art styles, from geometric abstract, screen printing, to hyper surrealism, and more! Free Event
Palm Springs Art Museum - 101 Museum Drive
June 11 & 18, Thursdays, 5 - 8 pm - Free Admission - Enjoy free admission to the Palm Springs Art Museum, perfectly timed with the energy of VillageFest just outside.
June 21, Sunday, 12 - 4 pm - Family Day at the Palm Springs Art Museum - The museum is transformed into a creative hub where artists, makers, and musicians come together to offer a variety of exciting activities and workshops for kids, teens, and families. Free Event
Lola Rose at Thompson Hotel Palm Springs - 141 N Palm Canyon Drive
June 11 & 18, 7 - 10 pm - Thursday's Women in the Mix
Lola Rose Grand Mezze - Celebrate women in the arts with an evening built on connection, creativity, and pure vibe. Their all‑women DJ series spotlights local talent spinning signature house and lounge beats. Fee Event
June 12, 13, 19, 20 / 7 - 10 pm, Rhythm & Muse @ Thompson Palm Springs
Lola Rose Grand Mezze - Local DJs spin fresh, feel-good tracks. Share a few bites and sip a cocktail. No reservations needed. Free Event
Palm Springs VillageFest - Palm Canyon Drive
June 11 & 18, Thursdays, 7 - 10 pm, VillageFest
VillageFest takes place on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicular traffic and is transformed into a festive, pedestrian street fair. The perimeter of the event is bounded by Indian Canyon Drive to the east and Belardo Road to the west. Vendor booths are set up on both sides of the street, and visitors can stroll through the traffic.
Free Event
Palm Springs Drag Brunchs
Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Canyon Drive
June 12 - 14 / 19 - 21, Drag Brunch at Hyatt Palm Springs
A luxe drag brunch in town is at Hyatt Palm Springs and is the only Friday drag brunch! Join them for the most amazing 3-course brunch menu ever served by Hyatt, while world-class drag queens perform within touching distance. This is an immersive drag experience, not a stage show.
Hours: Friday 11 am, Saturday 11 am & 4 pm, Sunday 11 am. | Tickets
Oscar's - 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, #108
June 13 & 14 / 20 & 21, 11 am & 2 pm, Oscar's Bitchiest Brunch - The longest-running drag brunch in Palm Springs | Tickets
Saguaro Palm Springs - 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
June 13 & 14 / 20 & 21, Saguaro Drag Brunch Experience - Indulge in a mix of fabulous performances, great food, and bottomless mimosas, all wrapped up in a lively, inclusive, never-the-same-show-twice atmosphere | Tickets
V Wine Lounge - 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
June 14 & 21, Sunday, 5 - 8 pm, Conga Nights at V Wine Lounge - Join the sounds of Leena & Miguel. Free Event
June 15 & 22 Monday, 5 - 8 pm, Leanna & Mequel on Cangas at V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar - Live entertainment featuring jazz, Latin, pop, and disco. Enjoy a martini, a glass of wine, and a bite. Free Event
June 17, Wednesday, 6 - 10 pm, Karaoke at V Wine Lounge - Join KJ Host Julian for a fun-filled evening of Karaoke. Free Event
Ace Hotel & Swim Club - 701 E Palm Canyon Drive
June 11 & 18, Thursday, 8 pm, Vintage Vinyl Night in the Amigo Room - Experience the best all-vinyl sets with vintage vibes and desert cool
June 15 & 22, Monday, 8 pm, Karaoke with Kyle
XOXO Palm Springs: Events by Date
📅 June 11 (Thursday)
5–8 pm — The Lofts Art Walk - 601 S Belardo Road — Free Event
5–8 pm — Palm Springs Art Museum (Free Admission) - 101 Museum Drive
7–10 pm — Palm Springs VillageFest - Palm Canyon Drive — Free Event
7–10 pm — Women in the Mix @ Lola Rose (Thompson Hotel) - 414 N Palm Canyon Drive — Free Event
7 pm — The Chuck Mangione Experience @ Cascade Lounge - 401 E Amado Road
8 pm — Vintage Vinyl Night @ Ace Hotel & Swim Club - 701 E Palm Canyon Drive
Opening Night Party @ Spirit Animal (Hotel Zoso) - 150 Indian Canyon Drive — Details TBA
📅 June 12 (Friday)
9:30 am - Modernism Week Architecture Tour - 2901 N Palm Canyon Drive
11 am — Drag Brunch @ Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Canyon Drive
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
7–10 pm — Rhythm & Muse @ Thompson Palm Springs - 414 N Palm Canyon Drive — Free Event
HUSH HUSH: Vintage Variety Show @ Cascade Lounge - 401 E Amado Road — Details TBA
📅 June 13 (Saturday)
9 am - Tour the Historic Sinatra Twin Palms Estate - 1145 E Via Colusa
9:30 am - Modernism Week Architecture Tour - 2901 N Palm Canyon Drive
11 am & 4 pm — Drag Brunch @ Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Springs
11 am — Saguaro Drag Brunch Experience - 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
5 pm — Jason Weber’s PIANO RIOT @ Revolution Stage Company - 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 16
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
7 pm, Avery Pearson's Comedian Rhapsody, Spirity Animal at Hotel Zoso, 150 S Indian Drive
📅 June 14 (Sunday)
11 am — Drag Brunch @ Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Springs
11 am — Saguaro Drag Brunch Experience - 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
3 pm — Michelle Fiore & Friends @ Plaza Theatre - 128 S Palm Canyon Drive
5–8 pm — Conga Nights @ V Wine Lounge - 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way — Free Event
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
9 pm–1:30 am — Latin Nights @ Cascade Lounge - 401 E Amado Road — Free Event
📅 June 15 (Monday)
5–8 pm — Leanna & Mequel on Cangas @ V Wine Lounge - 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way — Free Event
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
8 pm — Karaoke with Kyle @ Ace Hotel & Swim Club - 701 E Palm Canyon Drive
📅 June 17 (Wednesday)
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
6–10 pm — Karaoke @ V Wine Lounge - 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way — Free Event
📅 June 18 (Thursday)
5–8 pm — Palm Springs Art Museum (Free Admission) - 101 Museum Drive
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
7–10 pm — Palm Springs VillageFest - Palm Canyon Drive — Free Event
7–10 pm — Women in the Mix @ Lola Rose (Thompson Hotel) - 414 N Palm Canyon Drive — Free Event
8 pm — Vintage Vinyl Night @ Ace Hotel & Swim Club - 701 E Palm Canyon Drive
Spirit Animal — Palm Springs International Piano Competition - 150 Indian Canyon Drive — Details TBA
📅 June 19 (Friday)
9:30 am - Modernism Week Architecture Tour - 2901 N Palm Canyon Drive
11 am — Drag Brunch @ Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Springs
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
7–10 pm — Rhythm & Muse @ Thompson Palm Springs - 414 N Palm Canyon Drive — Free Event
7 pm — Ralph Porter Juneteenth Comedy Show @ Cascade Lounge - 401 E Amado Road
📅 June 20 (Saturday)
9:30 am - Modernism Week Architecture Tour - 2901 N Palm Canyon Drive
11 am & 4 pm — Drag Brunch @ Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Springs
11 am — Saguaro Drag Brunch Experience - 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
10 am — Desert Film Society: Life is Life @ Palm Springs Cultural Center - 2300 E Baristo Road
5 pm — Jason Weber’s PIANO RIOT @ Revolution Stage Company - 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 16
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
6 pm — Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: Father of the Bride @ Cultural Center - 2300 E Baristo Road
Spirit Animal — Comedian Rhapsody - 150 Indian Canyon Drive — Details TBA
📅 June 21 (Sunday)
11 am — Drag Brunch @ Hyatt Palm Springs - 285 N Palm Springs
11 am — Saguaro Drag Brunch Experience - 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
12–4 pm — Family Day @ Palm Springs Art Museum - 101 Museum Drive — Free Event
3 pm — His Girl Friday @ Palm Springs Cultural Center - 2300 E Baristo Road
3 pm — 42nd Street: The Musical @ Plaza Theatre - 128 S Palm Canyon Drive
5–8 pm — Conga Nights @ V Wine Lounge - 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way — Free Event
5 pm - Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road - Sinatra in Palm Springs
9 pm–1:30 am — Latin Nights @ Cascade Lounge - 401 E Amado Road — Free Event
📅 June 22 (Monday)
June 22-23, PS/NExT Summit 2026 - Palm Springs Convention Center - 277 N Avenida Caballeros
5–8 pm — Leanna & Mequel on Cangas @ V Wine Lounge - 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way — Free Event
8 pm — Karaoke with Kyle @ Ace Hotel & Swim Club - 701 E Palm Canyon Drive
XOXO Palm Springs: Events by Category
A curated, scannable guide to the festival’s citywide programming — sorted into the six core categories you want to highlight.
- Mikael Healey’s Baby Grand: Broken Broadway - June 12, 7–9 pm — Spirit Animal (Hotel Zoso) Audience‑driven musical improv where showtunes get flipped into new genres.
- Billy L’Amour & The Love Notes - June 19, 7–9 pm — Spirit Animal Dinner + drag + live vocals + high kicks.
- Women in the Mix - June 11 & 18, 7–10 pm — Lola Rose at Thompson All‑women DJ series spotlighting local talent.
- Rhythm & Muse - June 12, 13, 19, 20, 7–10 pm — Thompson Palm Springs Local DJs spinning feel‑good tracks.
- HUSH HUSH: Vintage Variety Show - June 12 — Cascade Lounge Bobbi DeCarlo leads a live‑band, Vegas‑style spectacle.
- The Chuck Mangione Experience - June 11, 7 pm — Cascade Lounge A warm, nostalgic tribute led by Tom Marino.
- Jason Weber’s PIANO RIOT - June 13 & 20, 5 pm — Revolution Stage Company High‑energy piano cabaret.
- Latin Nights - June 14 & 21, 9 pm–1:30 am — Cascade Lounge Salsa, Cumbia, Banda, Bachata, Reggaetón, Pop. Free.
- Michelle Fiore & Friends - June 14, 3 pm — Plaza Theatre. Award‑winning soprano performing iconic operatic roles.
- Vintage Vinyl Night - June 11 & 18, 8 pm — Ace Hotel & Swim Club All‑vinyl sets with desert‑cool energy.
- Conga Nights - June 14 & 21, 5–8 pm — V Wine Lounge Live Latin rhythms with Leena & Miguel. Free.
- Karaoke Nights V Wine Lounge — June 17
- Karaoke Nights Ace Hotel — June 15 & 22
- 42nd Street: The Musical - June 21, 3 pm — Plaza Theatre. Filmed 2018 production from London’s Theatre Royal.
(General festival happenings, parties, community events, and recurring experiences.)
- Opening Night Party - June 11 — Spirit Animal (Hotel Zoso) Details TBA.
- VillageFest - June 11 & 18, 7–10 pm — Palm Canyon Drive Weekly pedestrian street fair. Free.
(Theatre, cabaret, live performance, and staged productions.)
WHEN IN PALM SPRINGS - TBD — Revolution Stage Company A musical revue celebrating LGBTQ+ desert life.
Jun 13, Saturday, 7 pm, - Avery Pearson's Comedian Rhapsody, Spirity Animal at Hotel Zoso
- Sinatra in Palm Springs: June 12 - 21, 5 pm, Palm Springs Cultural Center
- Desert Film Society: Life is Life - June 20, 10 am — Palm Springs Cultural Center
- Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective: Father of the Bride - June 20, 6 pm — Cultural Center
- His Girl Friday - June 21, 3 pm — Cultural Center
- Modernism Week Architecture Tours- June 12–13 & 19–20, 9:30 am–Noon. Explore Palm Springs’ world‑famous modernist neighborhoods.
- Tour the Historic Sinatra Twin Palms Estate - June 13, 9 am. A rare look inside Frank Sinatra’s iconic home.
- The Lofts Art Walk - June 11, 5–8 pm — Lofts Art District Geometric abstract, screen printing, hyper‑surrealism, and more.
- Palm Springs Art Museum — Free Admission Nights - June 11 & 18, 5–8 pm. Featuring Art Foundations, Art of the West, and Tender Swagger: Works by LGBTQ+ Artists.
- Color & Design — Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - June 14, 11 am–3 pm. Meet illustrator Chantey Reidhammer (Agua Caliente) and complete artist‑designed coloring sheets.
- Family Day at the Palm Springs Art Museum - June 21, 12–4 pm. Hands‑on workshops and activities. Free.
Drag Brunches (Multiple Venues)
- Hyatt Palm Springs — June 12–14 & 19–21
- Oscar’s Bitchiest Brunch — June 13–14 & 20–21
- Saguaro Drag Brunch Experience — June 13–14 & 20–21
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