Desert Town Hall 2026

Ideas. Insights. Impact.

For more than three decades, Desert Town Hall has brought the world to the Coachella Valley—hosting presidents, prime ministers, Pulitzer Prize–winners, and pioneers from every field. Held at the beautiful Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, this premier speaker series delivers four unforgettable evenings each season, from January through March.

From global visionaries to newsmakers shaping our future, Desert Town Hall connects audiences with the people and ideas defining our world today. Each program inspires lively dialogue, lifelong learning, and lasting memories.

The roster of past speakers reads like a who’s who of history in the making—and the excitement continues with the 2026 Season.

KT McFarlan / Sunday, January 18

Bret Baier / Thursday, February 12

Platon / Tuesday, March 3

Ben Shapiro & Van Jones / Thursday, March 26