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Palm Springs has earned its reputation as a desert oasis for the LGBTQ+ community, where rainbow flags fly proudly year-round and queer culture is woven into the very fabric of this sun-soaked city. From the legendary Dinah Shore Weekend to the massive White Party, this mid-century modern paradise hosts some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ events in the country, drawing visitors from around the globe who come to celebrate in style.

The city's vibrant scene includes everything from lively gay bars and dance clubs to clothing-optional resorts where you can truly be yourself under the California sun. What sets Palm Springs apart is its perfect blend of relaxed desert living and unapologetic queer visibility—this is a place where holding hands feels natural, where LGBTQ+-owned businesses thrive, and where the community doesn't just exist but genuinely flourishes.

Pride Walk

Bitchiest Brunch • Saturday

69 Bingo

Yacht Rock House

Gennine Francis Jackson

Singlet Saturday

Bunker

Bitchiest Brunch • Sunday

Custom Bra & Jockstrap Auction with Dessert

Sunday Beer Bust

Sunday T Dance

Pretty in Pink

Open Mic

Monday Reset

Massage Monday

Tunes On Tuesday

Tuesday Karaoke with Sean Boyles

Karaoke Party

Pillow Party

Gaym Show Night

Drag Me 2 Bingo!

Cigar Social

Jason Weber

Rooster

Underwear Night

Eartha…I'm Still Here! starring Thomasina Gross

On The Prowl

Dragachella Drag Festival

30 upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Palm Springs, including at Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs and Tool Shed from Oct 17 to Oct 24.

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30 upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Palm Springs's vibrant community

Step off in the Arenas District and walk through downtown Palm Springs for LGBTQ+ visibility, rights, and equality. After the walk, return to Arenas for music, ...

Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs' longest-running drag brunch is exactly what the name promises—outrageous queens, bottomless mimosas, and attitude served with your eggs. Two seati...

Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs

Saturday afternoon bingo hosted by Larry Atello at Palm Springs' legendary leather bar. It's the kind of low-key, reliably fun gathering that keeps regulars com...

Tool Shed

Larry Atello

Yacht rock favorites and house beats with DJ Devin every Saturday from 5–9 PM. It's a laid-back afternoon at Hunters Palm Springs, the nightclub on E Arenas Rd,...

Hunters Palm Springs

DJ Devin

Spend a Saturday evening with vocalist Gennine Francis Jackson at The Roost Lounge — an intimate night of live singing where you can settle in with a cocktail, ...

The Roost Lounge

Singlet Saturday at Tool Shed is the weekend gathering for the leather and levi crowd — DJ Brad spinning, a room full of men who know what they're here for, and...

DJ Brad

Late-night dance playground in downtown Palm Springs with DJ Rafael M spinning from 9 PM to 2 AM. $10 entry, free for BUNKER card holders. Enter on Indian Canyo...

DJ Rafael M

Palm Springs' longest-running drag brunch is exactly what it promises: attitude, outrageous queens, and bottomless mimosas (sold separately). Two seatings at 10...

A cheeky Sunday fundraiser where the real prize is watching people bid on custom intimate wear while desserts go to the highest bidder. It's the kind of event t...

The desert's most reliable Sunday gathering — all-day happy hour pricing, a packed room of regulars and newcomers, and DJ Mixie keeping the vibe right from afte...

DJ Mixie

Palm Springs keeps a piece of gay history alive every Sunday on Oscar's outdoor patio. The Tea Dance tradition that started in Fire Island and Provincetown thri...

The Roost's annual fundraiser for the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center Foundation brings together a three-course dinner by Trilussa, a live performance by Ke...

Keisha D

Start your week right with massage specials and drink deals at Tool Shed. Unwind after the weekend and connect with the crew over discounted cocktails and thera...

Monday nights at Tool Shed mean massage specials and drink deals — the kind of low-key evening that gives you a reason to unwind midweek. Relax, connect, and en...

Palm Springs' most reliably fun bingo night — and a two-time winner for best in the desert. Tunes on Tuesday brings the energy, the laughs, and the community th...

Tuesday nights at The Roost are for singing — Sean Boyles runs a relaxed karaoke night where regulars and newcomers alike grab the mic and have a genuinely good...

Sean Boyles

Grab the mic at Hunters Palm Springs every Tuesday night for a no-cover karaoke party hosted by DJ Michael Malfavon. From 8pm to midnight, sing your heart out o...

Prison Joe takes over Tool Shed for an evening of leather and levi vibes — the kind of midweek scene where the crowd knows what they're here for and doesn't apo...

Prison Joe

A night of classic game show chaos — think spinning wheels, trivia rounds, and all the competitive energy a room full of queers can muster. It's the kind of int...

Wednesday nights belong to Rusty Waters and Alexa Steals, who host this weekly drag bingo mashup at Hunters Palm Springs. Expect actual bingo games, actual priz...

An evening for whiskey, tequila, and vodka enthusiasts to gather, smoke cigars, and enjoy premium spirits in good company. Tool Shed's cigar social brings toget...

Twenty-three years into his Coachella Valley residency, Jason Weber brings bombastic piano skills, smooth vocals, and a twisted sense of humor to The Roost stag...

Wednesdays at Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs, starting 8:00 PM on October 21, 2026, with a $5 cover. Oscar's new Wednesday night is all about boys, booze, and ba...

Tool Shed's weekly underwear contest brings out the leather and levi crowd for a night of friendly competition and pure dive bar fun. Flex, strut, and show off ...

Thomasina Gross brings the enigmatic spirit of Eartha Kitt to life in this live music and singing celebration at Oscar's Palm Springs. Arrive at 5:30pm to order...

Thomasina Gross

Friday night at Tool Shed with DJ Taj spinning. The kind of evening that brings out the regulars and keeps the dance floor moving — leather, levi, and all the m...

DJ Taj

Palm Springs' biggest drag festival takes over Oscar's Downtown with a full night of performances, rotating queens, and a crowd that's here to celebrate. Multip...

Palm Springs' longest-running drag brunch is exactly what it promises—outrageous queens, bottomless mimosas, and zero patience for slow tippers. Two seatings (1...

Saturday afternoon bingo hosted by Larry Atello at Tool Shed, Palm Springs' legendary leather and Levi bar. A classic dive bar tradition with a distinctly mascu...

Gay & LGBTQ+ Events in Palm Springs

Sat

Pride Walk

Bitchiest Brunch • Saturday

Yacht Rock House

Gennine Francis Jackson

Bunker

Sun

Bitchiest Brunch • Sunday

Custom Bra & Jockstrap Auction with Dessert

Sunday T Dance

Pretty in Pink

Mon

Open Mic

Tue

Tuesday Karaoke with Sean Boyles

Wed

Jason Weber

Thu

Fri

Eartha…I'm Still Here! starring Thomasina Gross

Sat

Bitchiest Brunch • Saturday