Greater Palm Springs Events & Festivals

Several signature events in Greater Palm Springs have earned the destination a worldwide reputation for fun, excitement, and high-energy experiences. From film, food and wine, and fashion to midcentury modern design and iconic music weekends, our SoCal oasis serves up a year-round calendar worth planning around. Whether you’re building a long weekend itinerary or timing a full-on festival trip, these seasonal highlights make it easy to find what fits your vibe.

Annual Festivals & Signature Events in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs hosts headline-making festivals and beloved annual traditions in every season — many with decades of history and loyal repeat visitors. You’ll find globally recognized music weekends in Indio, design celebrations in Palm Springs, runway moments in Palm Desert, and food-focused community festivals across the valley. Use this page as your hub to explore what’s happening, then round out your trip with more Things to Do and standout Arts & Culture experiences between event days.

Major Sporting Events & Tournaments in Greater Palm Springs

This destination isn’t just an events hotspot — it’s a world-class sports playground, with more than 100 golf courses, premier tennis facilities, and ideal desert conditions for competition nearly year-round. From marquee tournaments that draw international athletes to seasonal races and outdoor challenges, sporting events here double as travel experiences: sunshine, scenery, and a packed itinerary all in one. Pair a tournament weekend with Sports & Outdoors, then keep the energy going with Music & Nightlife across the region’s cities and resort corridors.