Top 10 Events

in the Coachella Valley

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the most recognized music festivals in the world, featuring internationally acclaimed artists, large-scale art installations, and attendees from across the globe. This festival has become a defining cultural event for the Coachella Valley and a major driver of tourism, hospitality, and international media attention.

Stagecoach is California’s largest country music festival and one of the leading country music events in the United States. The festival attracts major recording artists, national media outlets and visitors from across the country for a multi-day celebration of country music and western culture.

Modernism Week is an internationally recognized celebration of mid-century modern architecture, art, interior design, and culture. Held annually throughout Palm Springs and neighboring cities, the event attracts architecture enthusiasts, designers, preservationists, and tourists from around the world.

The American Express is a nationally televised PGA Tour event held annually in La Quinta and surrounding Coachella Valley communities. The tournament attracts professional golfers, celebrity participants, corporate sponsors, and spectators from across the country, generating significant tourism and media exposure for the region.

The Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the most respected film festivals in North America, drawing internationally recognized filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, and media outlets to the Coachella Valley each year. The event is especially known for its annual Film Awards Gala and strong connection to awards season.

Greater Palm Springs Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ+ pride celebrations in Southern California, featuring a community parade, live entertainment, advocacy events, and cultural programming throughout Palm Springs. The festival draws thousands of attendees and highlights the region’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Fashion Week El Paseo is the Coachella Valley’s premier fashion event, showcasing nationally recognized designers while supporting luxury retail, tourism, hospitality, and entertainment industries.

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is a long-standing annual event celebrating the agricultural history and cultural heritage of the eastern Coachella Valley. Hosted in Indio, the festival features concerts, carnival attractions, livestock exhibitions, educational programming, and community events that attract visitors from across Southern California.

Splash House is a multi-venue music festival held across resort hotels in Palm Springs, featuring electronic music artists, poolside performances, and after-hours programming. The event attracts younger audiences and visitors from major metropolitan areas, contributing to tourism and hospitality activity during the summer season.