Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a desert paradise and longtime queer retreat, home to LGBTQ+ resorts, Pride events, and modernist style. The city’s warm climate and open community create a space for relaxation, celebration, and belonging.

Special drink prices on Tuesdays including well drinks, wines, Bud Light Pints, N/A Beers, and more.

Dick's on Arenas

Tuesday Drink Specials at Dick's on Arenas

Daily Happy Hour with $5 Cocktails, $9 Ketel One Vodka, and $9 Martinis.

Hunters Palm Springs

Happy Hour

A theatrical performance at The Plaza Theatre.

Plaza Theatre

The Marvelous Miss Gender featuring Bosco

A daily happy hour offering discounted cocktails, vodka, and martinis at Hunters Palm Springs.

Monthly Kink Social hosted by Dick's on Arenas featuring the men of Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert for a Happy Hour meet-and-mingle gathering where you can socialize with adventurous like-minded men. Each month will feature a different kink/fetish.

Monthly Kink Social

Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert

A social happy hour for men interested in kink and fetish communities hosted monthly at Dick's on Arenas.

Drag Me 2 Bingo hosted by Alexa Steal and featuring Miss Rusty Waters. Includes a chance to win a $25 Peepa's Gift Card.

Drag Me 2 Bingo

A bingo night featuring drag performances to support local businesses and the LGBTQ+ community.

Weekly drink specials at Dick's with different offers before and after 7 PM.

Dick's Wednesday Drink Specials

Dick's

Join us for an evening of laughs, fabulous entertainment, exciting prizes, and one of the most welcoming communities in the Coachella Valley. Hosted by the legendary Miss Rusty Waters, featuring Alexa Steal.

Alexa Steal

A drag-themed bingo night with cocktails, comedy, and prizes at Hunters Palm Springs.

An all-night disco party at The Saguaro Palm Springs.

The Saguaro

A Disco Affair

A Night for Otters, Pigs, Bears, Pups and more. Happy Hour Prices All Night Long. $3 16oz Bud Light Drafts, $2 16oz Rolling Rock and MHL. Beary Gogo Dancers. Live DJ 8PM-CLOSE.

Tool Shed

Tool Shed Bar

On the Prowl

A nightlife party for men featuring happy hour drinks, gogo dancers, and a live DJ.

A full-day event featuring dance performances at Acrisure Arena.

Acrisure Arena

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026

A fun and colorful dog costume contest featuring dogs dressed up in vibrant outfits, including a dog dyed dark green with accessories like sunglasses and a bonnet.

Palm Springs Summer Dog Costume Contest

A happy hour event with $3 cocktails and $3 Bud Light drafts at Hunters Palm Springs.

Weekly country dance event at Step by Step Dance Studio.

Step by Step Dance Studio

Dance Ranch / Country Dance Saturdays

Friday nights at Hunters featuring hot boys, high-energy music, and the best crowd on Arenas. Palm Springs' favorite Gayborhood Bar.

Boys of Summer Fridays

A weekly party at Hunters Palm Springs with energetic music and a lively LGBT crowd.

FREAKQNCY Friday performances from Rhea Della Vera, Anya Knuts, and Tia Wanna! It’s going to be dark and delicious and edgy and fun.

Toucan’s Tiki Lounge

Toucan's Tiki Lounge

FREAKQNCY

The Luminescent Kalista Stage

A drag show featuring performances from Thai Teaze, Aria Skye Williams, and Athena Kills.

A daily happy hour with discounted cocktails, vodka, and martinis at Hunters Palm Springs.

Singlet Saturdays - Every Saturday night at Tool Shed. Happy Hour Prices for everyone in a singlet. Free Clothes Check. No Cover.

Singlet Saturdays

A weekly party at Tool Shed Bar where men can wear singlets, enjoy happy hour prices, and check their clothes for free.

A Man's game of balls, numbers and larryatello. It's the rowdiest, raunchiest, most balls-out bingo bonanza in town!

0-69 Bingo

Larry Atello

A lively and adult-themed bingo event for men featuring playful and raunchy gameplay.

Massage and a drink at Tool Shed. Happy hour prices on Martinis, Manhattans & Margaritas.

Massage & Martinis, Manhattans & Margaritas

An event offering massages and discounted drinks like Martinis, Manhattans, and Margaritas at Tool Shed Bar.

A daily happy hour offering discounted cocktails and spirits at Hunters Palm Springs.

A daily happy hour offering discounted cocktails and drinks at Hunters Palm Springs.

Miss Rusty Waters

A men's party at a bar with happy hour drinks, gogo dancers, and a live DJ.

Performances from Thai Teaze, Aria Skye Williams, and Athena Kills. It’s going to be dark and delicious and edgy and fun.

FREAKQNCY Friday

A drag show featuring performances from Thai Teaze, Aria Skye Williams, and Athena Kills with a dark, edgy, and fun atmosphere.

A happy hour event with discounted $3 cocktails and $3 Bud Light drafts at Hunters Palm Springs.

A drag show featuring performances by Thai Teaze, Aria Skye Williams, and Athena Kills with a dark, fun, and edgy vibe.

A weekly party where men can wear singlets, enjoy happy hour prices, and check their clothes for free.

A men's adult bingo event with a fun and wild atmosphere at the Tool Shed Bar.

A social event offering massages and discounted drinks at Tool Shed Bar.

A daily happy hour offering discounted cocktails, vodka, and martinis.

A daily happy hour at Hunters Palm Springs offering discounted cocktails and drinks.

A party for men featuring happy hour drinks, gogo dancers, and a live DJ at Tool Shed Bar.

Happy Hour with $3 Cocktails and $3 Bud Light Drafts.

Boys of Summer Fridays - Happy Hour

A happy hour event with discounted cocktails and beers at Hunters Palm Springs.

A weekly Friday night party at Hunters Palm Springs with music and a lively LGBTQ+ crowd.

Come in for an ice cold drink and a searing hot drag show!

Drag Show

A lively drag show with drinks at Toucan's Tiki Lounge.

A drag show featuring performances by Rhea Della Vera, Anya Knuts, and Tia Wanna.

Join us for a fun-filled summer event with ice cold drinks, a sizzling hot drag show, and drag brunch on Saturday! Welcome Modernism Peeps! Come in for an ice cold drink and a sizzling hot drag show! Plus, drag brunch on Saturday! We can't wait to see you all!

Sunny Dunes Clubhouse

Toucan's Summer Bash 2026

A regional preliminary competition for the California Entertainer of the Year 2026 at Cathedral City.

OneEleven Bar

68300 Gay Resort Dr

California Entertainer of the Year 2026 - Regional Prelim Competition

A drag brunch event hosted by Morgan McMichaels, featuring a lineup of iconic queens. The event takes place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at One Eleven Bar in Cathedral City, California. Doors open at 11:00 AM. Tickets include a choice of one entrée. Attendees must be 21 or older. The event offers free parking and is part of the Drag Brunch at One Eleven Bar collection.

I·CON·IC SUNDAYS Drag Brunch - Aug 16th

A weekly party where men in singlets can enjoy happy hour prices and free clothes check at Tool Shed Bar.

A lively and adult-themed bingo game featuring men, balls, numbers, and playful competition.

A men’s social event offering massages and discounted cocktails at Tool Shed Bar.

A happy hour event offering $3 cocktails and $3 Bud Light drafts at Hunters Palm Springs.

One unforgettable night of live music, laughter, and audience-powered entertainment. You request the songs, they play them, and everyone sings along. From classic rock and country to pop anthems, Broadway favorites, and guilty pleasures—no two shows are ever the same because YOU help create the playlist. Grab your friends, grab a cocktail, and get ready for an interactive night where the whole bar becomes part of the show.

Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos

Hunters Nightclub

A lively night of interactive live music where the audience requests songs and sings along.

A weekly party at Tool Shed Bar where men wear singlets to enjoy happy hour prices and free clothes check with no cover charge.

Honey Davenport presents a live and lip-sync cabaret titled 'Made Like You,' celebrating authentic self-expression and identity. The event features a dynamic fusion of storytelling, performances, and show-stopping numbers, aiming to inspire hope and unity. It is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at One Eleven Bar in Cathedral City, CA. Reserved seating is limited, with unclaimed tables released after 7:45 PM. The event is for audiences aged 21 and over.

One Eleven Bar

Made Like You

A lively adult bingo event for men featuring playful and raunchy games.

A social Happy Hour for men interested in kink and fetish communities hosted by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert.

West Hollywood Park

SLUSH POOL PARTY

DJ Modgirl

A party called SLUSH POOL PARTY happening in West Hollywood.

A celebration hosted by Johnny Sky featuring music, dance, and collective identity, emphasizing inclusivity and self-expression. The event includes dance classes, poolside moments, and night parties, with a red theme symbolizing passion and unity. It is suitable for all ages, in person, with free parking, taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs in Cathedral City, CA.

The Sonoran Palm Springs

The Johnny Sky Queer Festival

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Annual hot rodeo event featuring various rodeo competitions and entertainment.

Palm Springs Rodeo Grounds

Palm Springs Hot Rodeo

Weekly Thursday drag performance featuring fierce queens at Toucans Tiki Lounge.

Toucans

SLAYHOUSE Drag Show

Friday night drag performance showcasing an amazing cast of queens at Toucans Tiki Lounge.

LIPS, LOOKS & LASHES Drag Show

Saturday night drag extravaganza hosted by Kickxy Vixen, a visual and sensory experience.

KICKXYLAND Drag Show

Kickxy Vixen

Sunday drag show featuring legendary queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dragula, and more.

DREAMGIRLS Drag Extravaganza

The Dinah 2026 is the world's largest party and music festival dedicated to sapphic women and the LGBTQ+ community. The event runs from Wednesday, September 30 to Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Hilton Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California. It features multiple days of in-person festivities, including parties, performances, and community activities, with attendees aged 21 and over. The festival offers passes for the entire duration, with events starting at 7 PM and ending at 2 AM daily. Tickets are available for purchase online, and the event includes various social and entertainment experiences celebrating queer women.

The Dinah: Celebration of Queer Women

An event exploring the vibrant drag scene and LGBTQ+ community in Palm Springs, highlighting the influence of Rusty Waters, a legendary emcee and advocate. The event features performances, community engagement, and insights into the city's inclusive spirit, celebrating drag as a form of expression and connection. It emphasizes the importance of local performers and the role of drag in fostering community and advocacy within Palm Springs.

Renaissance Palm Springs

Rusty Waters and Drag Queen Culture in Palm Springs

Join the Drag PAC Event on October 1, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:00 in Toronto. This event promises an engaging evening dedicated to drag performances and community celebration. For more details, visit the event page.

Drag PAC Event

Weekly Thursday drag show featuring fierce queens at Toucans Tiki Lounge.

Weekly Friday drag show featuring an amazing cast of queens at Toucans Tiki Lounge.

Saturday night drag show hosted by Kickxy Vixen, a visual and sensory extravaganza.

Weekly Sunday drag show featuring legendary queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dragula, and more.

Western Xposure's HAUNTED GAY RESORT is returning this October, spanning from Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 AM to Sunday, October 11 at 11:30 PM. The event is held in person at the CCBC Resort Hotel located at 68-300 Gay Resort Drive, Cathedral City, California. It features a multi-day experience with activities and entertainment related to the haunted gay resort theme.

Western Xposure: Fall 2026

An event taking place from October 15 to October 18, 2026, offering various passes and add-ons for access to the resort, including night passes and cabana rentals. Tickets are available for purchase with sales ending on specific dates. Additional options include donations to support the event and equipment, as well as the purchase of branded merchandise. The event features multiple ticket types and optional extras, with access from 9am each day.

CCBC Resort, Cathedral City

Western Xposure's XXL

The Palm Springs Hot Rodeo is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2026, from 19:00 to 22:00. This event is part of the annual rodeo activities organized by the Greater Palm Springs Rodeo Corporation, featuring rodeo competitions and related festivities. Attendees can find more information about the schedule, tickets, merchandise, galleries, and animal welfare initiatives on the event's website.

Greater Palm Springs Pride

Palm Springs Hot Rodeo Event

Rodeo: Greater Palm Springs Rodeo Corporation

Join the Pride Walk on Saturday, October 17, starting at 8:30 AM in the Arenas District of Palm Springs. The walk will proceed through downtown Palm Springs, promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and rights. After the walk, participants can enjoy music, food, drinks, and community activities back at the Arenas District. The event supports advocacy for justice and equity, helping to fund the Pride Festival and foster community engagement.

The Tool Shed

Pride Walk

Risqué is an electrifying drag show returning on Sunday, October 26th, 2026, starting at 9:30 PM at Hunters Palm Springs, located at 302 East Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA. The event features a new cast of talented performers showcasing stunning performances, captivating costumes, and vibrant artistry. Attendees can expect an evening filled with laughter, music, and celebration of diversity and creativity in a lively atmosphere. The event is for guests aged 21 and older, with refunds available up to 7 days before the event.

Risqué

Festive Halloween celebrations including parties and themed events in Palm Springs.

Various Locations in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Halloween Events

Annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration featuring parades, parties, and performances.

Palm Springs Pride

An annual celebration featuring parades, parties, and performances celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs Pride Festival

Join the vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration with costumes, music, and cultural festivities.

Palm Springs Community Park

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Join the Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Nightlife Tour on November 2, 2026, starting at 20:00 and ending at 02:00. Experience an exciting evening exploring the vibrant LGBTQ+ scene in Palm Springs.

Arenas District Palm Springs

Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Nightlife Tour

Celebrating 40 years of Pride with epic dance parties, unforgettable entertainment, community celebrations, and Pride Weekend surprises. This is one of the biggest Pride celebrations Palm Springs has ever seen.

Palm Springs Pride 40th Anniversary

Join the annual Pride 5k Run & Walk event to celebrate LGBTQ+ community and health.

Palm Springs Pride 5k Run & Walk 2026

Kick off Palm Springs Pride weekend with a colorful 3.1-mile run and walk through the historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood. The event begins behind the Corridor Shops and features a flat, paved course along palm-lined streets, passing historic homes once favored by Hollywood stars. It benefits 10 local LGBTQ+ organizations, supporting community initiatives and helping keep Palm Springs Pride events accessible. Registration fees are $45 through September 30, $50 from October 1 to November 5, and $55 in person on November 6 if space remains.

Annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration featuring a vibrant parade, community festival, and entertainment.

Palm Springs Pride Parade & Festival

A drag performance event featuring local and guest performers.

LGBTQ+ Events in Palm Springs

Today

Tuesday Drink Specials at Dick's on Arenas

Happy Hour

The Marvelous Miss Gender featuring Bosco

Tomorrow

Happy Hour

Drag Me 2 Bingo

Dick's Wednesday Drink Specials

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Drag Me 2 Bingo

Friday, July 31, 2026

Happy Hour

A Disco Affair

On the Prowl

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026

Palm Springs Summer Dog Costume Contest

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Happy Hour

Dance Ranch / Country Dance Saturdays

Boys of Summer Fridays

FREAKQNCY

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Happy Hour

Singlet Saturdays

Today

Tuesday Drink Specials at Dick's on Arenas

Happy Hour

The Marvelous Miss Gender featuring Bosco

Tomorrow

Happy Hour

Drag Me 2 Bingo

Dick's Wednesday Drink Specials

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Drag Me 2 Bingo

Friday, July 31, 2026

Happy Hour

A Disco Affair

On the Prowl

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026

Palm Springs Summer Dog Costume Contest

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Happy Hour

Dance Ranch / Country Dance Saturdays

Boys of Summer Fridays

FREAKQNCY

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Happy Hour

Singlet Saturdays

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