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XOXO Palm Springs: Citywide Arts & Culture Festival
Event Details
Twelve days. One city. Every kind of art you can think of. XOXO Palm Springs runs June 11-22, 2026, turning the desert into a sprawling open-air cultural playground — theatre under the stars, drag brunches, film screenings, architecture tours, free outdoor concerts, and enough whiskey tastings to make you appreciate mid-century modernism even more.
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🎭 Theatre & Stage
Desert Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 11-22 | Plaza Theatre | $38-$64
Shakespeare's beloved comedy performed outdoors under the stars. Multiple showtimes across the festival run — evenings at 8pm, plus matinees on Saturdays (2pm) and Sundays (2pm & 7pm). Check the full schedule for exact dates.
Mikael Healey's Baby Grand: Broken Broadway
June 12 | Plaza Theatre | 7pm | $31.72 (includes 2 drinks)
A high-energy, unpredictable night where the audience takes control and the performers gleefully break every rule. Comedy, chaos, and cocktails.
Michelle Fiore & Friends
June 14 | Plaza Theatre | 3pm | $25-$40
Award-winning soprano known for iconic operatic roles including the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute.
42nd Street: The Musical
June 21 | Plaza Theatre | 3pm | $20
Filmed at London's Theatre Royal — crowd-pleasing tap numbers and classic musical theatre standards on the big screen.
Flamingo Girls: A Night of Disco Burlesque
June 11 | Spirit Animal at Hotel Zoso | 8pm | From $23
The opening night party. Glamour, movement, and nightlife collide for a high-energy kickoff to the festival.
Avery Pearson's Comedian Rhapsody
June 13 | Spirit Animal at Hotel Zoso | 7pm | $49.87 (includes 2 drinks)
Stand-up comedy meets original music in a hybrid show that's part set, part concert, part controlled chaos.
Billy L'Amour & The Love Notes
June 19 | Spirit Animal at Hotel Zoso | 7pm | $49.87 (includes dinner)
Dinner and a live show — drag performer, singer, and dancer Billy L'Amour brings glamour, humor, and high kicks to the table.
Psychic Standup starring Karen Rontowski
June 19 | Revolution Stage Company | 7pm | $35-$40
Comedy meets the supernatural. Karen Rontowski channels laughs and maybe something else.
🎬 Film at Palm Springs Cultural Center
Sinatra in Palm Springs
June 11-21 | Daily at 5pm | Happy hour at 4pm | $12
The life and legacy of Frank Sinatra in the desert he called home.
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Sabbath Queen
June 11-22 | Nightly at 7:30pm | $12
An intimate documentary portrait of a radical Jewish woman who dared to be herself.
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Bicentennial Cinema Series
Thursdays at 6pm | Pre-show at 6:30pm | $8-$15
- June 11 — A Star is Born
- June 18 — The Bad News Bears
- June 25 — Assault on Precinct 13 (4K Restoration)
- July 2 — Nashville
FREE Matinee: Saturday, June 20 at 2pm — Escape to Witch Mountain (sponsored by Palm Springs Public Library)
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AmDocs Showcase
June 12 | Arthur Elrod — Desert Cool | 6pm | $15
June 19 | Something To Entertain You | 6pm | $15
Curated documentary film showcases from the American Documentary Film Festival.
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Baby Boomer Blockbusters: Barry Lyndon
June 13 | 6pm | $13.64
Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece on the big screen.
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Musical Matinees: Oliver!
June 14 | Sunday matinee at 3pm | $12
The classic musical comes to the Cultural Center.
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Tuesday Murder Club: Monsieur Spage
June 16 | 6pm | FREE
The Tuesday Murder Club series continues. Free tickets — reserve online.
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Among Friends Interactive: The Women
June 17 | 6pm | $23
An interactive film experience where the audience shapes the evening.
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Desert Film Society: Life is Life
June 20 | 10am
The Desert Film Society presents Life is Life.
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Father of the Bride
June 20 | Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective | 6pm | $16.81
Part of the Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective at the Cultural Center.
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His Girl Friday
June 21 | Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective | 3pm | $16.81
The classic screwball comedy. Part of the Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective.
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Pizza and a Movie
June 12-13 & 19-20 | 5pm screenings
Exactly what it sounds like. Pizza. Movie. Good night.
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Jack Daniel's Whiskey Tasting
June 12-13 & 19-20 | 4pm | $35
Whiskey tasting before select films. Because some screenings deserve a pre-game.
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🎨 Art, Culture & Tours
Modernism Week Architecture Tour
June 12, 13, 19, 20 | 9:30am-Noon | $130
Explore Palm Springs' iconic mid-century modernist architecture with the experts who know every cantilever and butterfly roof.
Tour the Historic Sinatra Twin Palms Estate
June 13 | 9am | $30
Step inside Frank Sinatra's legendary Palm Springs home. Yes, the one with the piano-shaped pool.
The Lofts Art Walk
June 11 | 5-8pm | FREE
Explore the vibrant art district at your own pace.
Truck Stop Art Fair
June 12 & 13 | 6:30-9:30pm | FREE
Local artists, food trucks, and a laid-back vibe in Downtown Park.
Summer Small Wonder
June 19 | Janssen Artspace | 5-8pm | FREE
Art exhibition opening at Janssen Artspace.
SOTA Arts District Walk
June 20 | Noon-5pm | FREE
Self-guided art walk through the SOTA district.
Color & Design
June 14 | Agua Caliente Cultural Museum | 11am-3pm
Included with museum admission. Explore color and design in Native American art.
Palm Springs Art Museum Free Nights
June 11 & 18 | 5-8pm | FREE
Free admission to the museum. Perfect for a culture fix without the ticket price.
Sign Painting 101
June 13 | Palm Springs Art Museum | 10am-5pm | $96-$120
Learn the lost art of sign painting with Golden West Sign Arts. Hands-on, creative, and surprisingly meditative.
Family Day
June 21 | Palm Springs Art Museum | 12-4pm | FREE
Free family activities at the museum.
🍷 Food, Drink & Drag
Equality Wine & Food Fest
June 13 | Hyatt Palm Springs | 1-4pm | $89-$139
The top LGBTQ+ food, wine, and spirits festival in the US. Celebrates wines from Sonoma, Napa, and Amador while championing diversity and inclusion. This is the one you don't miss.
Hyatt Palm Springs Drag Brunch
June 12-14 & 19-21 | Multiple seatings at 11am and 2:30pm
The Palm Springs Drag Brunch. Mimosas, performances, and the best people-watching in the desert.
Bitchiest Brunch at Oscar's
June 13-14 & 20-21 | Seatings at 11am and 2pm | $50-$65
The legendary drag brunch at Oscar's. If you know, you know.
Saguaro Drag Brunch Experience
June 13-14 & 20-21 | Saturday & Sunday at 11am | $45-$94
The Saguaro's signature drag brunch. Colorful, loud, and absolutely worth it.
🎵 Music & Nightlife
Tina Turner Tribute by Debby Holiday
June 19 | Palm Springs Downtown Park | 7pm | FREE
Outdoor concert by the Forever Marilyn statue. Debby Holiday channels the energy and iconic hits of Tina Turner. Free, open to all, and guaranteed to draw a crowd.
Vintage Vinyl Night
June 11 & 18 | Ace Hotel & Swim Club | 8pm | FREE
DJs spinning vintage vinyl. No laptops, just crates and good taste.
Karaoke with Kyle
June 15 & 22 | Ace Hotel & Swim Club | 8pm | FREE
Karaoke night. Whether you sing or just watch, it's entertainment.
Thursday's Women in the Mix
June 11 & 18 | Lola Rose at Thompson Hotel | 7-10pm | FREE
Women in music showcase. Local and touring artists, Thursday nights.
Rhythm & Muse
June 12, 13, 19, 20 | Thompson Palm Springs | 7-10pm | FREE
Live music series. Free, consistent, and good.
Leanna & Mequel on Cangas
June 15 & 22 | V Wine Lounge | 5-8pm | FREE
Live music at V Wine Lounge. Perfect for a laid-back evening with a glass in hand.
Live Music at Casablanca Lounge
June 11-22 | Melvyn's | 6pm nightly | FREE
Live music every night of the festival. Old-school Palm Springs atmosphere, no cover.
VillageFest on Palm Canyon Drive
June 11 & 18 | 7-10pm | FREE
Street fair with vendors, food, and entertainment. A Palm Springs Thursday tradition.
Latin Nights
June 14 & 21 | Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino | 9pm-1:30am | FREE
Dance the night away with Latin beats. Sundays were made for this.
🎤 Special Events
The Bent: The Lincoln Debate
June 18 & 19 | Palm Springs Cultural Center | 7pm | $43
A theatrical exploration of Lincoln's legacy through a contemporary lens. Evening performances both nights.
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Author Event: Annabelle Gurwitch
June 13 | Palm Springs Cultural Center | 6pm | FREE
Meet the author. Free and open to the public.
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PS/NExT Summit 2026
June 22-23 | Palm Springs Convention Center
Thought leaders and innovators gather for the PS/NExT Summit.
The Chuck Mangione Experience
June 11 | Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino | 7pm | From $17.85
A heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Chuck Mangione, led by flugelhornist Tom Marino.
HUSH HUSH: Vintage Variety Show
June 12 | Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino | 7pm | $22-$52
A dazzling throwback to the golden age of Las Vegas variety. Bobbi DeCarlo commands the stage with warmth, mischief, and star power.
Ralph Porter Juneteenth Comedy Show
June 19 | Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino | 7pm | From $23
Celebrate Juneteenth with powerful, hilarious, and culture-driven stand-up featuring a full lineup of Black comedians.
For the complete schedule and to buy tickets, visit visitpalmsprings.com/xoxo
