Greater Palm Springs is filled with cheer this month with events for all ages, things to do for the whole family, holiday shopping, holiday performances and so much more. Start planning your month, checking off that shopping list, and filling your belly up with delicious food!
Concerts & Live Shows
Tania Estrada Comedy Show at Spotlight 29 Casino
When: December 5, 2025
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs as Tania Estrada and friends take over the Chairman’s Lounge at Spotlight 29 Casino! Featuring a killer lineup of top comedians, this show brings bold humor, sharp wit, and plenty of fun energy to the stage. Grab your friends, sip on your favorite drink, and enjoy a night of comedy you won’t forget!
Momix Alice: Down The Rabbit Hole at McCallum Theatre
When: December 5, 2025
Price: Tickets starting at $72.99
Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with ALICE, Moses Pendleton’s dazzling take on Alice in Wonderland. As Alice grows and shrinks, dancers stretch the limits of imagination with props, ropes, and each other. Encounter the Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and plenty of surprises in a visually stunning, mind-bending adventure where nothing is as it seems.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live at Acrisure Arena
When: December 6, 2025
In this a-MEOW-zing musical, Gabby must restore the rainbow after CatRat causes a color catastrophe. Traveling with Pandy Paws and friends to the Cat-O-Sphere, Mermaid-Lantis, and favorite Dollhouse locations, they race to find the missing colors. Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!, presented by Walmart, brings the story to life with puppets, live performers, and songs from the beloved series.
David Brighton as David Bowie in Space Oddity Concert at Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs
When: December 6, 2025
Price: $75 and up
Get ready for a night of Ziggy Stardust magic! Don’t miss David Brighton as David Bowie, in his Space Oddity Concert which is a world-class tribute at the fabulous Riviera Resort. Some of the proceeds will support Coachella Valley Foster Children . VIP tables and general admission seats are on sale now.
Moulin Rouge The Musical at McCallum Theatre
When: December 9-14, 2025
Price: Tickets starting at $97.99
Pop the champagne! Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, brings Baz Luhrmann’s cinematic masterpiece to life onstage. Directed by Tony winner Alex Timbers, with music supervision by Justin Levine and choreography by Sonya Tayeh, this dazzling spectacle celebrates Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love in a world of glitz, glamour, and romance.
Javi Bailon Comedy Show at Spotlight 29 Casino
When: December 12, 2025
Price: $17.32
Laugh out loud with Javi Bailon at the Chairman’s Lounge at Spotlight 29 Casino! Bringing his unique style and irreverent humor, Javi turns every story into a comedic adventure.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at McCallum Theatre
When: December 23-24 & 26-28, 2025
Price: Tickets starting at $72.99
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical comes to the McCallum Theatre, telling the inspiring true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-topping, award-winning American icon. Featuring hits like “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” and “Forever in Blue Jeans,” this energy-filled musical celebrates Neil Diamond’s legendary career—from sold-out concerts to Grammy® Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame honors.
Bruce Jingles Comedy Show at Spotlight 29 Casino
When: December 26, 2025
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs with comedian Bruce Jingles! With relatable humor and energetic storytelling, Bruce keeps the laughs coming from start to finish. Don’t miss this hilarious stand-up experience!
Dear Evan Hansen at Coachella Valley Repertory
When: December 3-7, 10-14 & 17-21, 2025
Price: $60-$110
CVRep opens its 2025-2026 Season with the Regional Premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, winner of six Tony® Awards and a Grammy®. This moving musical follows socially anxious Evan Hansen as he fabricates a friendship to feel seen, only to face the consequences of his lies—now brought to life on the CVRep stage.
Events in Greater Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS VINTAGE MARKET
DECEMBER 7
Whether you are looking for midcentury modern décor, retro digs or antique finds, shopping in Greater Palm Springs this season is where you need to be–especially with the much-anticipated return of the monthly Palm Springs Vintage Market. This event occurs the first Sunday of the month until May.
INDIO INTERNATIONAL TAMALE FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 6-7
The yearly Indio International Tamale Festival is happening this December at Miles Avenue Park. Buy your pass to all of the rides and attractions this year, you do not want to miss the deliciousness of this exciting event.
IRONMAN 70.3 INDIAN WELLS & LA QUINTA
DECEMBER 7
The IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells – La Quinta has become popular and won the hearts of many. The new bike course will take athletes through challenging, beautiful flat county roads while they soak up the warm California sun. All IRONMAN events will have a village preceding race day. The village offers a great opportunity for athletes and the public to interact with official IRONMAN Partners and Vendors, and to pick up final race day essentials.
FREE THURSDAY NIGHTS AT THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
EVERY THURSDAY
The Palm Springs Art Museum has 28 galleries, two sculpture gardens, a 433-seat theatre, and a popular local bistro. Every Thursday they offer free admission to the public from 5-7 p.m.
PALM SPRINGS VILLAGEFEST
EVERY THURSDAY
Villagefest takes place in downtown Palm Springs where the street is closed to create a relaxed, fun, and festive atmosphere full of food, artists, fashion, and other unique vendors.
