Art Festivals in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs is an oasis of art with various art festivals throughout the year that will captivate any aesthete. Starting with Southwest Arts Festival and Modernism Week at the beginning of the year and continuing with new immersive art experiences. If you're an art lover, here’s a round-up of all the art festivals in Greater Palm Springs you won't want to miss!

La Quinta Art Celebration

November 12–15, 2026 & March 4–7, 2027 | La Quinta

With an explosion of rich art at the stunning La Quinta Civic Center venue, enthusiastic art patrons gather to see art from over 200 premier artists from 31 states and six countries. This festival is more than art, experience live music and food vendors at this community event.

Southwest Arts Festival

January 29–31, 2027 | Indio

The acclaimed art festival features a variety of traditional, contemporary, and abstract fine works of art, jewelry and quality crafts. Now entering its 40th year, the festival is set to take over the Acrisure Arena for the first time in 2027. 

Modernism Week

February 11–21, 2027 | Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs is known as the epicenter of midcentury modernism, bringing a love for architecture and Old Hollywood history with it. Twice a year in February and October, Modernism Week brings together thousands of modernism lovers for insightful presentations, house tours, a show and sale, and of course the always iconic red bus tours. 

Fashion Week El Paseo

March 12–17, 2027 | Palm Desert

Fashion Week El Paseo is full of excitement as the world of fashion takes over Greater Palm Springs. Witness opulent, trendy looks as the world's most famous designers showcase their work on the catwalk. 

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

April 9–11 & 16–18, 2027 | Indio

One of the most renowned music festivals in the world, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival brings a wide range of artists to Greater Palm Springs over the span of two weekends each April. With it, larger-than-life art sculptures bloom at the center of the festival. Thousands of festival-goers eagerly await to take photos with these glorious art pieces.

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