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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.

On The Prowl

Dragachella Drag Festival

Bitchiest Brunch • Saturday

Bingo with Larry Atello

Singlet Saturday

Sunday Beer Bust

Bitchiest Brunch • Sunday

Sunday T Dance

Piano Sing-Along Open Mic

Monday Reset

Tunes On Tuesday

Karaoke with Sean Boyles

Pillow Party

Gaym Show Night

Marisa Corvo

Hot Rodeo

Sherie Rae Parker

Underwear Night

Hootenanny! with Desert Hot Things

Ethyl's Place Bingo

Tuesday Night Karaoke with Sean Boyles

30 upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Palm Springs, including at Tool Shed and Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs from Dec 4 to Dec 16.

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

On The Prowl is a Friday night leather and Levi cruise at Tool Shed, Palm Springs' original leather bar in the Warm Sands district. DJ Brad spins from 8PM to 2A...

Tool Shed

DJ Brad

Friday nights at Oscar's just got a whole lot more fabulous. Dragachella is the desert's newest drag festival and nightlife extravaganza—a glittering playground...

Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs' longest-running drag brunch is exactly what it promises—attitude included. Two seatings (11 AM and 2 PM) of outrageous queens, bottomless mimosas ...

Bingo at Tool Shed in Palm Springs, hosted by Larry Atello, on Saturday afternoon. It's a classic dive bar bingo session in the Warm Sands district, and the car...

Larry Atello

Singlet Saturday at Tool Shed in Palm Springs is the night to pull on your best singlet and hit the Warm Sands district for DJ Brad's set. Tool Shed has been Pa...

Tool Shed's Sunday Beer Bust runs all day in the Warm Sands District of Palm Springs, with DJ Mixie spinning from 2PM to 8PM. It's the Leather and Levi cruise b...

DJ Mixie

Palm Springs' longest-running drag brunch where attitude is the main course. Expect outrageous queens, bottomless mimosas (sold separately), and the kind of the...

Palm Springs' most enduring tea dance keeps a storied tradition alive every Sunday on Oscar's outdoor patio. Rotating local and guest DJs spin the genre's class...

Monday nights at The Roost belong to anyone with a song in their heart and Joel Baker on the keys. Signups start at 6pm, and the singing runs from 6:30 to 9pm —...

The Roost Lounge

Joel Baker

Monday Reset at Tool Shed in Palm Springs' Warm Sands district is the midweek reset you didn't know you needed. Book a massage, grab a drink from the specials l...

Tunes On Tuesday at Tool Shed in Palm Springs' Warm Sands district is the midweek sing-along you didn't know you needed. Pull up a stool, grab a drink during th...

Tuesday nights at The Roost belong to anyone who's ever wanted to belt out their favorite song in front of a friendly crowd. Sean Boyles hosts this free weekly ...

Sean Boyles

Pillow Party at Tool Shed in Palm Springs, the Warm Sands cruise bar that's been the desert's home for Leather and Levi since 1993. Prison Joe is on the bill, a...

Prison Joe

Gaym Show Night is Tool Shed's Wednesday game-show party in Palm Springs, where the classic gameshows you love get a queer, cheeky twist. Grab a drink, shout ou...

Marisa Corvo brings her journey from Juilliard prodigy to American Idol and The Voice finalist to The Roost stage. A classically trained pianist turned singer, ...

Hot Rodeo at Tool Shed in Palm Springs is the Thursday night to grab your boots and head to the Warm Sands cruise bar. Drinks are $5 red cups and $1 full-ups of...

A Las Vegas showroom headliner brings her soulful voice and commanding stage presence to The Roost for an evening of classic rock, pop, soul, and a little Bette...

Underwear Night at Tool Shed in Palm Springs is the one night the cruise bar's crowd gets to show off their best briefs and see who's bold enough to win the con...

On The Prowl is a Friday night at Tool Shed in Palm Springs, spun by DJ Brad from 8PM to 2AM. It's Palm Springs' original Leather and Levi bar in the Warm Sands...

Bingo with Larry Atello is the Saturday afternoon game where the cards get marked and the cheers get loud at Tool Shed, Palm Springs' original Leather and Levi ...

An old-fashioned sing-along party where Desert Hot Things, The Roost's live house band, plays hits from the 60s, 70s, and Broadway while you pick the songs. Eve...

Desert Hot Things

Singlet Saturday at Tool Shed in Palm Springs is the night to dust off your best singlet and let DJ Brad keep the floor moving from 8PM to 2AM. It's a classic W...

Sunday Beer Bust at Tool Shed in Palm Springs' Warm Sands district is the all-day, dive-bar-proud Sunday session where the beers flow and DJ Mixie keeps the roo...

Grab your friends and head to The Roost for a Sunday afternoon of bingo that's way more fun than it sounds—you'll be laughing, cheering, and actually winning st...

Monday nights at The Roost belong to anyone who wants to sing. Joel Baker anchors the piano while you pick the songs — standards, showtunes, pop hits, whatever ...

Monday Reset at Tool Shed in Palm Springs runs 8PM to 2AM with massage and drink specials, a rough-and-ready way to shake off the week at the desert's original ...

Tunes On Tuesday at Tool Shed in Palm Springs is a weekly night of music and good company at the desert's original Leather and Levi bar in the Warm Sands Distri...

Tuesday nights at The Roost belong to anyone who's ever wanted to belt out their favorite song in front of a room that actually gets it. Sean Boyles runs a tigh...

Pillow Party with Prison Joe at Tool Shed in Palm Springs, the original Leather and Levi bar in the Warm Sands District. Expect a raw, masculine cruise-bar nigh...

Gaym Show Night is Tool Shed's Wednesday take on your favorite game shows, all packed into one loud, fun evening in Palm Springs. Grab a stool, shout out the an...

Gay & LGBTQ+ Events in Palm Springs

Fri

On The Prowl

Dragachella Drag Festival

Sat

Bitchiest Brunch • Saturday

Bingo with Larry Atello

Singlet Saturday

Sun

Sunday Beer Bust

Bitchiest Brunch • Sunday

Sunday T Dance

Mon

Piano Sing-Along Open Mic

Monday Reset

Tue

Tunes On Tuesday

Karaoke with Sean Boyles

Pillow Party

Wed

Gaym Show Night

Marisa Corvo

Thu

Hot Rodeo

Sherie Rae Parker

Underwear Night

Fri

On The Prowl

Sat

Bingo with Larry Atello

Hootenanny! with Desert Hot Things

Singlet Saturday

Sun

Sunday Beer Bust

Ethyl's Place Bingo

Mon

Piano Sing-Along Open Mic

Monday Reset

Tue

Tunes On Tuesday

Tuesday Night Karaoke with Sean Boyles

Pillow Party

Wed

Gaym Show Night