Signature LGBTQ Events in Greater Palm Springs

September 29, 2023

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As a Southern California oasis for the LGBTQ+ community, Greater Palm Springs offers a diverse line-up of events for the gay, lesbian, and transgender community. Explore some of the top LGBTQ+ events that make Greater Palm Springs a must-visit destination!

Cinema Diverse | September

Stories from the LGBTQ+ community are told on the big screen during Cinema Diverse, an annual LGBTQ+ film festival in Greater Palm Springs. Presenting the best in gay, lesbian and transgender cinema, Cinema Diverse offers a chance to see award-winning films and shorts at theaters in both Palm Springs and Cathedral City.

Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend | September

The Dinah at The Margaritaville Hotel. The Dinah is the world's largest lesbian and queer women event

Girls run the oasis during The Dinah, the premier lesbian party in Greater Palm Springs. This popular weekend gathering is filled with fun festivities like sun-soaked parties by the pool, late-night dancing and even a comedy show. Don’t miss one of the largest lesbian parties in the world.

Palm Springs Leather Pride | October

Since launching in the 1990s, Palm Springs Leather Pride has become one of the country's most significant and longest-running leather events. The weekend includes cocktail hours, late-night festivities, clothing-optional pool parties and the crowning of Mr. Leather.

Greater Palm Springs Pride | November

Greater Palm Springs has a long history as an oasis for the LGBTQ+ community, and no event celebrates this diversity more than the annual Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival. For over 30 years this all-inclusive Pride festival features block parties, live entertainment and a popular parade through downtown Palm Springs.

Cathedral City LGBTQ Days | March

Drag queens, bartender battles and a bed race make for an exciting weekend during Cathedral City LGBTQ Days. By day, enjoy an art fair, explore the booths or grab an LGBTQ+ Days brunch. After hours, dance the night away with a live concert in downtown Cathedral City. Also, don’t miss the thrills of eccentrically decorated four-post beds sprinting through downtown during the annual bed race competition.

To start planning your getaway, see more on Greater Palm Springs LGBTQ+ page and discover plenty to enjoy around town, including hotels, events, and bars, and nightlife options.