Spring has sprung, and event season is already hot and heavy in Palm Springs. The parties, the festivals and the good times start every year right after Easter, and we welcome you for all the Valley’s hottest events in the lovely Spring weather.
Dinah Shore Weekend – March 30 – April 3, 2016
The Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World is at it again with a kick-ass line up of entertainment at the Hilton Hotel, the PS Convention Center and Zelda’s Nightclub.
Celebrating 26 years as the largest lesbian event in the world, Dinah Shore Weekend promises another roof-raising celebration with appearances by the likes of Elle King, DJ Taryn Manning and comedian Lea DeLaria and many, many more. Learn more by visiting www.thedinah.com.
White Party Palm Springs – April 8 – April 11, 2016
Bringing new heat to the desert in 2016, White Party Palm Springs promises to deliver bigger and better this year with new official parties and a totally redesigned Saturday night White Party. Jeffrey Sanker has completely rebuilt his signature event from the ground up to create an experience beyond expectations.
Join tens of thousands of the hottest men from all over the planet as they take over the entire City of Palm Springs for one of the world’s premier gay dance festival – three days of unforgettable parties! For all the latest event details, tickets/passes and hotel information, visit: www.jeffreysanker.com.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – April 15 – 17 & April 21 -24, 2016
One of the best-known and popular festivals in the desert communities is the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Celebrating over 15 years of bringing the biggest names in music and introducing up-and-coming acts from a variety of genres, Coachella serves up two jam-packed weekends of sounds and art every April.
This year is no exception with headliners Guns N’ Roses, Calvin Harris, LCD Soundsystem, Sia, Underworld, Ice Cube, Ellie Goulding and over 100 acts going up over two weekends. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.coachella.com.
Stagecoach – April 29 – May 1, 2016
Country music fans won’t want to miss California’s Country Music Festival”, Stagecoach, one of the biggest celebrations of good ol’, down home music in the world. Taking place at the Indio, CA Empire Polo Club, this weekend-long festival delivers over 70 of the hottest acts.
Headliners included superstars Carrie Underwood, Eric Church and Luke Bryan, and tickets can be secured by visiting www.stagecoachfestival.com.
Blatino Oasis – May 5-8, 2016
Celebrating ten years of providing gay and bisexual men of color with a retreat in the desert, Blatino Oasis is a four-day getaway of parties, performances and events. Now, the largest event of its kind in California, Blatino Oasis attracts thousands of men from around the world.
For a full line-up of events and to purchase passes visit www.blatinooasis.com.
Hot Rodeo – May 5 -8, 2016
Yee-haw…giddee-up, partner and head on down to the Hot Rodeo, a weekend of rodeo events and competitions including the So You Think You Can Dance? Dance Contest, Hot & Wet Cowboy Pool Party and full-on gay rodeo ridin’ and ropin’ competitions.
Visit www.psrodeo.org for more information and get in on the hot cowboy and cowgirl action.