A diverse lineup of touring acts is coming to the Coachella Valley this weekend, including country, comedy, punk, and Broadway performers, giving audiences plenty to explore from July 23 through 25.
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Saturday
Country: In 2013, country singer-songwriter Cole Swindell’s feel-good single “Chillin’ It” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Chart. He also had other hits such as “You Should Be Here,” “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “Never Say Never,” and “She Had Me at Heads Carolina.”
It’s no surprise that Swindell has written hits for other country stars such as Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Florida Georgia Line. His fifth album, “Spanish Moss,” was released in 2025 and included the singles “Forever to Me” and “We Can Always Move On.”
Swindell will perform on Saturday, July 25 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Tickets $72.50 to $132.50. fantasyspringsresort.com
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Thursday
Punk: Looking for something a little edgier? The punk band Death Lens will perform on Thursday, July 23 at The Dune Room. Formed in 2012 in East Los Angeles, Death Lens’ blend of garage and surf-rock features lyrics about working-class struggles and social justice from a Latino perspective.
If you go: 9 p.m. Thursday, The Dune Room, 82-707 Miles Ave., Indio. Tickets $18. duneroomindio.com
Cabaret: Mary VanArsdel has appeared in shows such as “Gilmore Girls” and “Boardwalk Empire,” but has also had roles in Broadway tours of “Mary Poppins” and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” On Thursday, VanArsdel will perform at the Coachella Valley Repertory as part of the Summer Cabaret Series.
If you go: 7 p.m. Thursday, Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. Tickets $65. cvrep.org
Friday
Comedy: Bill Burr, known for “Breaking Bad,” “The Mandalorian,” and the animated series “F is for Family,” is one of the most prominent modern comedians. He’s known for riffs, rants and meltdowns that are no-holds-barred, often controversial, but have earned him a large fan base.
See for yourself on Friday, July 24 when Burr performs at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $127 to $303. aguacalientecasinos.com
Saturday
Rock: Eric Roebuck has a rock sound inspired by blues and country. The Huntington Beach native has performed in garage bands in the past before going solo, and his sound has drawn comparisons to artists such as Neil Young, The Black Keys and others.
Roebuck will perform on Saturday at Pappy and Harriet’s.
If you go: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Pappy and Harriet’s, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets $27.72. pappyandharriets.com
Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com
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