Modernism Week will once again spotlight the architectural richness of Greater Palm Springs when its signature February festival returns from February 12–22, 2026. Among the most anticipated offerings each year are the neighborhood home tours—curated, insider experiences that open the doors to some of the region’s most architecturally significant residences. In 2026, Modernism Week will feature 15 neighborhood tours across the Coachella Valley, including returning favorites and several compelling new additions. Tickets for all tours are available at modernismweek.com, with additional details at https://modernismweek.com/2025/home-tours/.
These tours offer rare access to private homes representing a range of architectural styles, including iconic midcentury modern design. Neighborhoods featured this year include Country Club Estates, Firebird Estates, Vista Las Palmas, Racquet Club Estates, and others. New tours debuting in 2026 include Alta, Andreas Hills, Casa Dorado at Indian Wells, and Firebird Estates.
Evelyn Yardley, Neighborhood Tours Coordinator, emphasized the importance of these events for both visitors and the community. She noted that the tours allow neighborhood partners to showcase standout homes while raising funds for local improvements and charitable causes.
Sunmor Estates, one of the most intact midcentury neighborhoods in Palm Springs, will again participate. Tour organizer Jim Gazan shared that the 2026 Sunmor tour will feature six architecturally distinct homes, with proceeds benefiting nonprofits such as the Neuro Vitality Center, the Palm Springs Public Library, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, and Martha’s Village. Sunmor’s unique WWII-era cul‑de‑sac layout—built around former aircraft tie‑down pads—adds historical depth to the tour.
New Tours for 2026
Tour With the Author: Unseen Midcentury Desert Modern with Daniel Chavkin (2/17, $150)
This exclusive multi‑neighborhood tour offers access to private residences in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage designed by Donald Wexler, William Cody, John Porter Clark, Stan Sackley, Richard Harrison, E. Stewart Williams, and others. Participants will explore six homes featured in Chavkin’s book Unseen Midcentury Desert Modern, enhanced by QR‑enabled audio stories and an online photography brochure.
Alta Revealed – Contemporary Desert Living Home Tour (2/16, $120)
Guests will tour six Alta residences designed by Narendra Patel, showcasing soaring ceilings, vanishing glass walls, and dramatic San Jacinto views.
Andreas Hills II Neighborhood Home Tour (2/21, $60)
This tour highlights William Cody’s 1970–72 community, known for its serene setting, mountain vistas, and lush greenbelts.
Discover the Midcentury Marvel of Firebird Estates (2/21, $80)
Seven curated homes reveal striking rooflines, expansive windows, and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Highlighted Returning Tours
• Canyon Estates Neighborhood Home Tour (2/14, $90) – Featuring six homes and a private clubhouse designed by Charles Du Bois.
• Country Club Estates of Palm Springs Modernism Home Tour (2/14, $85) – A. Quincy Jones’ 30‑home enclave with four newly reimagined interiors.
• Palmer & Krisel’s Ocotillo Lodge: Talk & Tour (2/16, $75) – A deep dive into the resort’s history and preservation, plus five home tours.
• Racquet Club Estates Neighborhood Home Tour (2/14, $85) – Krisel and Wexler homes, vintage cars, and classic midcentury style.
• Sandpiper Circle 10 Cocktail Party & Home Tour (2/13, $120) – A Valentine’s Eve celebration with live music and six Krisel‑designed homes.
• Sunmor Estates Midcentury Home Tour (2/16, $80) – Featuring homes by William Krisel, Don Wexler, and Robert Higgins.
• Sunrise Park Neighborhood Home Tour (2/15, $90) – Six homes spanning styles from Atomic Ranch to late‑60s modern.
• The Last of the Alexanders: Tahquitz Creek Golf Neighborhood (2/15, $90) – Six homes representing the final era of Alexander Construction Company design.
Several tours have already sold out, including Casa Dorado at Indian Wells, Modern Love – Vista Las Palmas, and The Royal Hawaiian Estates’ “Thirteen Idols of Exotica.” Full details and remaining tickets are available at modernismweek.com.