THINGS TO DO IN PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS EVENTS
There are so many things to do in Palm Springs and the surrounding cities. No matter what event you are coming to the Coachella Valley to attend, extend your experience with the complete hot springs spa experience at Azure Palm Hot Springs. Come for the day and relax and indulge in the splendor of fresh, healing, free-flowing mineral pools in the desert’s only Natural Hot Spring Oasis. Or stay overnight and soak in the privacy of your own ensuite mineral spring tub in a Spa Suite.
Azure Palm Hot Springs
What to Do in Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs has earned a worldwide reputation for fun, excitement and energy. Annual food & film festivals, the world renowned Modernism week, national sports events each spring, the weekly 3-block-long street market every Thursday evening and a plethora of well known food and nightlife options. When visiting the Grater Palm Springs area, there is no shortage of things to do, love and enjoy.
(and Where to Stay)
No matter which signature event you are attending, extend your experience at a hot springs Oasis. Stay at a mineral water hot springs resort, relax in a luxurious Spa Suite and soak in world renowned silky, odorless Hot Springs at night. Or soak for the day, wander the natural desert Oasis and soak in free flowing mineral water tubs. Only 20 minutes from downtown Palm Springs and the center of most events.
Upcoming events in Greater Palm Springs:
CLUB SKIRTS PRESENTS THE DINAH
September 24-29, 2025
Palm Springs
This is the largest lesbian girl party music festival in the world, rocking Palm Springs since 1991. Past performers have included Tegan & Sarah, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Meghan Trainor.
HWY 62 ART TOUR
First three weekends in October: 4/5, 11/12, and 18/19, 2025
High Desert (Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley 29 Palms and surrounding cities)
A one-of-a-kind experience for art lovers and art buyers to create a free customized self-guided tour of artist studios. Enjoy the beauty of the high desert, immerse yourself in its vibrant creative community, and acquire art directly from local artists and makers. This annual event is FREE and open to everyone!
JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL
October 9-12, 2025
Joshua Tree
This 4-day, twice a year experience is enhanced when embraced in the great outdoors amongst fellow music lovers. Better still in an intimate setting, where the distinction between artist and audience is blurred, and a passionate performance can be truly relished in close proximity to the stage. A family-friendly global music experience.
MODERNISM WEEK FALL PREVIEW
October 16-19, 2025
Palm Springs
Modernism Week highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior design, and vintage culture in Palm Springs, California. The festival features the popular Palm Springs Modernism Show (featuring 130 dealers), tours of iconic homes, double-decker architectural bus tours, parties, compelling and informative talks and much more.
LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION
November 13-16, 2025
La Quinta
La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE returns to the Civic Center. The stunning La Quinta Civic Center venue, enthusiastic art patrons, best-in-class artists, unsurpassed community support, and event staff committed to providing a VIP artist experience are just some of the unique allures of the La Quinta Art Celebration.
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
January 2-13, 2026
Palm Springs
Palm Springs has long been renowned as the playground of the stars, so it is no surprise that one of the most iconic film festivals in the world has found its home in the heart of Palm Springs. Held annually in January, the Palm Springs International Film Festival celebrates some of the best international films from each respective year.
TOUR DE PALM SPRINGS
February 7, 2026
Palm Springs
The Tour de Palm Springs is one of the largest and most festive cycling charity events of its kind in America. Every year, the organization entertains up to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. .
MODERNISM WEEK
February 12-22, 2026
Palm Springs
The annual 11-day festival with more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, CAMP, tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends. Architectural walking, biking and double-decker bus tours, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a classic car show, garden tours, a 2-day vintage trailer show, and nightly parties.
38th Annual Black History Parade & Town Fair
February 28, 2026
Palm Springs
In celebration of Black History Month, the Palm Springs Black History Committee and the City of Palm Springs James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center will host the “37th Annual City of Palm Springs Black History Month Parade and Town Fair.”
The Parade starts at 11:00AM Saturday February 24, 2024 on Palm Canyon Drive in Downtown Palm Springs. Immediately following the Parade, the Town Fair is held at the New Downtown Park in Palm Springs across the street from the Palm Springs Art Museum
BNP PARIBAS OPEN
March 1-15, 2026
Indian Wells
The BNP Paribas Open is the largest ATP Tour and WTA Tour combined two-week event in the world and is held annually at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
FASHION WEEK EL PASEO
March 13-18, 2026
El Paseo
Luxury, art, fashion and much more culminate into one unforgettable week when the world’s most famous designers come together to share their work. Witness a one of a kind event in Greater Palm Springs and experience the fashion trends of today, tomorrow and forever.
PALM DESERT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
March 19-22, 2026
Palm Desert
The Gardens on El Paseo will turn into a food and wine wonderland. With over 40 local restaurants, sizzling food demos with chefs like the Emmy Award winner Carla Hall, 60 premium and sparkling wines, and distinctive dinner experiences, Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival is one of the most luxurious food festivals in Greater Palm Springs.
American Documentary and Animation Film Festival
March 25-29, 2026
Palm Springs
AmDocs has been recognized internationally as an important venue for filmmakers, being named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the five coolest documentary film festivals in the world and one of the Top 50 Film Festivals in the World Worth the Entry Fee for Filmmakers!
COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
April 10-12 & 17-19, 2026
Indio
For the past 22 years, thousands of music lovers and trendsetters have flocked to Greater Palm Springs for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, one of the most renowned music festivals in the world.
STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
April 24-26, 2026
Indio
Thousands of country music fans dust off their cowboy boots and hats the weekend after Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival’s last hurrah. Three days of western fun, from dance halls and vintage shopping markets to the concerts themselves.
VILLAGEFEST
Every Thursday, October – May
Palm Springs
Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs is closed to vehicular traffic and transformed into a festive, pedestrian street fair featuring arts, crafts, food, and entertainment! Vendor booths are set up on both sides of the street, and visitors are able to stroll through the traffic-free event.
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis, majestically perched on Miracle Hill, offers a unique desert experience. Healing mineral spring water emerges from the private wells at 174° infused with rich, healing, minerals. Calcium, sulfur, magnesium, potassium, silica, lithium and hundreds of other vital trace minerals make this Miracle Hill water some of the richest in the world.
With an abundance of flowing, hot spring mineral water, the resort features the only NATURAL HOT SPRING OASIS in the desert. An acre of lush desert landscape surrounds the fresh, flowing hot spring mineral tubs, nestled behind blooming desert vegetation. A perfect spot to soak away the hours under the sun. All included in your stay.
The AZURE PALM spa features massage, wraps, facials and luxurious body treatments. Over 35 specially curated spa services complete your renewal. Spa services are available in the privacy or your room or in the spa anytime throughout your relaxing day. AZURE PALM’S healthy and delicious Azure Palm Café offers a complete menu including vegetarian delights, craft beer and specialty wine. Enjoy complete renewal on Miracle Hill at AZURE PALM HOT SPRINGS RESORT & DAY SPA OASIS.
While Azure Palm’s expansive grounds provide the luxury of personal space, accommodations offer a wide array of options. The resort features spacious Spa Suites with private ensuite mineral spring tubs. The magical, healing spring water is drawn out of the earth, cooled underground and spills into your private tub at a perfect 105 degrees. West facing rooms feature balconies with mountain views of Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto. Overnight guests enjoy complimentary the benefits of the Desert Ice Room and Halotherapy in the only Himalayan Salt Room in Greater Palm Springs. A sublimely relaxing experience before sleep.
All overnight guests receive access to all of the mineral water pools, saunas and Oasis included in the room rates.
Azure Palm Hot Springs is an peaceful adult environment. No one under the age of 17 is permitted. Most weekends require a 2 night minimum stay.
