Summer may be upon us, but the activities and events aren’t taking a break anytime soon in the Coachella Valley.
June in the desert brings with it a number of sweet deals for foodies, plenty of chances to watch baseball and a number of exciting performers, including Shakira and Bob Dylan. The City of Palm Springs is also introducing a new arts and culture festival, while the McCallum Theatre is putting a spotlight on jazz.
Here’s what’s happening in the Coachella Valley during the month of June.
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
The annual Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is in full swing with local eateries serving up delicious meals at special prices. Just some of the participating restaurants include: Café One Eleven in Cathedral City, Carnitas La Piedad in Coachella, Azure Palm Café in Desert Hot Springs, The Blushing Peony in Indian Wells, Jackalope Ranch in Indio, DSRT Club in La Quinta, Fisherman’s Grotto in Palm Desert, Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse in Palm Springs and Si Bon Belgian Bistro in Rancho Mirage. Every reservation booked through the Visit Greater Palm Springs website will lead to $1 being donated to FIND Food Bank.
When: Now through Sunday, June 7
Where: Select restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley
Cost: No ticket purchase required to participate, prices depend on restaurant
More info: visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurant-week/
Palm Springs Power Baseball
Baseball season is in session in Palm Springs. The local team kicked off their season recently, and they’re prepared for a historic run toward their fourth straight California Premier Collegiate League championship. Ball games take place Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays every week. Promo days are also available every week ($3 Draft Tuesday, $6 margaritas on Wednesday, free kids 12 and under admissions on Saturday).
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout June
Where: Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Cost: $10 regular admission, $8 seniors, $5 youth, $16 Power ticket admission (includes a hot dog, chips and soda), $100 season ticket
More info: palmspringspowerbaseball.com
CV Rep presents Jason Graae in ‘It’s a Graae Night for Singing’
The 2026 CV Rep Summer Cabaret Series promises the same thing the theater’s offered the last several summers: a packed lineup of award-winning singers, musicians, dancers and storytellers who will transport you away from the hot desert and into the heart of a theatrical adventure. So, who’s kicking it off? According to a theater press release, “The irrepressible and irresistible, award-winning actor, singer, dancer, and director Jason Graae returns to CVRep with his new show, ‘It’s A Graae Night For Singing!’ Color him Graasome! Music director/accompanist: Gerald Sternbach” on June 2. Note: This series, which runs throughout June and July, also includes Nita Whitaker on June 4, Bligh Voth on June 9, Jennifer Leigh Warren on June 11, Nicholas Rodriguez on June 16, Mark Arthur Miller on June 18, Joanne O’Brien on June 23 and Brent Barrett on June 25.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 (see other June and July cabaret show dates at the website below)
Where: Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City
Cost: $65
More info: cvrep.my.salesforce-sites.com
First Wednesday Art Walk
Head to the Backstreet Art District on Wednesday, June 3, for its monthly Art Walk. This year-round tradition gives visitors the opportunity to meet local artists, learn more about their work and see what various galleries have to offer. Check with galleries’ individual websites to find out about their hours of operation and special events.
When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3
Where: Backstreet Art District, 2600 S. Cherokee Way, Palm Springs
Cost: Free
More info: backstreetartdistrict.com/art-walk-and-district-events
Plaza Theater Palm Springs lineup
The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre has a full lineup of shows in June. Just some of the upcoming events include Ambrosia on June 5; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on June 13; a performance from the Palm Springs Desert Winds on June 15; and the musical “42nd Street” on June 21.
When: Various shows all month
Where: Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Cost: Varies depending on show
More info: palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events
City of Coachella Movies in the Park presents ‘Cars’
The Desert Recreation District partnered with the City of Coachella to bring free, family-friendly movies to the park every Friday night in May, and the series wraps up June 5. The last family friendly movie screening with feature “Cars,” the 2006 Disney film that, according to IMDb, tells the following story: “On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn’t everything in life.” Note: All movie nights are subject to cancellation and reschedule if inclement weather becomes a safety concern.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5
Where: Bagdouma Park (next to the volleyball courts), 84-686 51st Ave., Coachella
Cost: Free
More info: coachella.org/residents/events
Operation SPLASH
The entire Coachella Valley community is invited to kick off the summer season at Bagdouma Park in Coachella the first Saturday of June. Desert Recreation District and Kaiser Permanente will host free open swim, refreshments and a demo from Lenny the Landshark. Bring swimsuits and trunks for a busy day in the pool.
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 6
Where: Bagdouma Community Pool, 84-599 Avenue 52, Coachella
Cost: Free
More info: coachella.org/residents/events
93rd Annual Palm Springs Firefighters Fish Fry
OK, fine. This one is an outdoor event in June. But it’s for a great cause. The Palm Springs Firefighters Association is inviting everyone to its annual fish fry, “a beloved community tradition” that brings the public together for “an afternoon of food, fun, and connection,” as organizers say. Come hungry and energized, because this event will feature freshly prepared fish, cold drinks, live music, and raffle prizes for attendees of all ages. In addition to food and fun, the occasion offers “community members the chance to meet and engage with their local firefighters in a relaxed and welcoming environment.”
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6
Where: Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, Palm Springs
Cost: $15
More info: palmspringsca.gov/Home/
Coachella Valley Derby Girls vs Shasta Roller Derby- Roller Derby Game
Ever been to a roller derby? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time, absolutely all are welcome to come cheer on the local team at this fierce showdown between the Coachella Valley Derby Girls and Shasta Roller Derby. Parking is free, and food and drink will be available for purchase, so come hungry and ready to cheer nice and loud.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6
Where: Palm Springs Air Museum lot, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
Cost: $12.51
More info: eventbrite.com
Jerry Seinfeld
You won’t want to miss comedic legend Jerry Seinfeld at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage June 6. The funnyman has been on people’s television screens for decades, bringing one of the most successful comedy series to life with “Seinfeld” and making people laugh with various standup specials and films. Few tickets remain, so act fast if you want to see this comedian live. Note: This month, Agua Caliente casinos will also host the following concerts: Elijah Scott on June 5 (Cathedral City location), The Yellow Brick Band – A Tribute to Elton John on June 6 (Cathedral City location), We Belong – Tribute to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on June 13 (Cathedral City location), Straight Shooter – A Tribute to Bad Co on June 20 (Cathedral City location), Rod Stewart on June 21 (Rancho Mirage location) and Ultimate Poison – Poison Tribute on June 27 (Cathedral City location).
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6 (see website below for information about other Agua Caliente Casinos shows this month)
Where: The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
Cost: Starting at $137
More info: aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/
Breakfast with the Beatles Hosted by Chris Carter
Enjoy SoCal’s No. 1 Beatles radio show live in the flesh this month at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. This interactive Sunday morning event combines a live broadcast of America’s longest-running Beatles radio show with a gourmet champagne brunch so you can enjoy “classic Beatles tunes, great food, and good vibes,” as organizers describe it.
When: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7
Where: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49-500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon
Cost: $74.75
More info: ticketmaster.com
Philippine Independence Day Celebration
June 7 will mark 128 years since the Philippines gained its independence from Spanish rule. To mark the occasion, the Family YMCA of the Desert will hold a free celebration, and the entire desert community is invited. The program includes a cultural talent show, national/regional traditional costume, Philippine history showing, trivia and a variety of Filipino foods and delicacies.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Where: Family YMCA of the Desert, 43-930 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert
Cost: Free
More info: ymca.org/locations/family-ymca-desert
Indio Movie Night at Center Stage presents ‘Footloose’
It’s time for family movie night — but you’ll have to leave your couch for this one. Pack up the car with blankets and lawn chairs and head to downtown Indio for the latest Center Stage event, which will screen the original version of “Footloose.” Never seen it? As the IMDb synopsis reads, this film follows “A big city teenager moves to a small town where Rock and Roll music and dancing have been banned by backward local parents and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace.” Note: This event will offer free fresh popcorn to all attendees.
When: Gates open at 6 p.m., screening at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11
Where: Downtown Indio’s Center Stage, 82-881 Miles Ave., Indio
Cost: Free
More info: instagram.com
XOXO Palm Springs
This summer brings the debut of XOXO Palm Springs, a new annual citywide celebration of arts and culture taking place June 11–22, 2026. Designed to unite residents, visitors, artists, performers, cultural institutions and organizations, the 12-day festival will transform the city into an immersive cultural playground filled with performances, screenings, exhibitions, live music, culinary experiences, tours and more. Events, both free and ticketed, will take place throughout the city at theaters, galleries, boutique hotels, historic landmarks and outdoor venues. See the website below for a full schedule.
When: Thursday, June 11-Monday, June 22
Where: Throughout Palm Springs
Cost: Free or ticketed
More info: visitpalmsprings.com/xoxo-palm-springs/
Edith Márquez
Looking for an evening of live Mexican music? Look no further than Edith Márquez’s upcoming Fantasy Springs show. This internationally acclaimed Mexican singer, songwriter and actress with a nearly 40-year-career will bring her powerful voice to the Special Events Center June 12. A former member of Timbiriche, Márquez has built a celebrated solo career blending pop, ballad, bolero, and ranchera, and has earned the title “Queen of the Palenques.” Note: This month, Fantasy Springs will also host performances by Gene Simmons Band on June 13 and Terry Fator on June 20 (see website below for more information on those shows).
When: 8 p.m. Friday, June 12
Where: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
Cost: $52.50-$122.50
More info: fantasyspringsresort.com/entertainment/
3rd Annual SHE is Women’s Conference
The third annual “SHE is” (“Sharing, Healing, Experience”) Women’s Conference, hosted by HIV+ Aging Research Project PS, returns June 13 as a resource for educating and empowering women living and aging with HIV. In the United States, nearly 270,000 women are living with HIV, and they accounted for about one in five new HIV diagnoses in 2022. However, stigma still remains. The conference will feature discussions surrounding women’s health, aging with HIV, body wellness, mental health, advocacy, stigma reduction, storytelling and long-term wellness. Open not only to women living with HIV but also to allies. Interested participants are asked to register online.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13
Where: Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
Cost: Free
More info: harp-ps.org/womensconference
McCallum Jazz Experience
The inaugural McCallum Jazz Experience will feature three exciting sessions that people won’t want to miss. It begins with a morning Jazz Lab at the Palm Desert Library that will offer hands-on exploration for all ages. Later, an afternoon Community Jazz Jam will showcase local talent on the main stage. Finally, an electrifying evening Jazz Spotlight will feature the Pacific Jazz Orchestra Quartet and composer and pianist David Benoit.
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 13
Where: Palm Desert Library, 73-300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, and McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Cost: $15 (Community Jazz Jam), starting at $25 (Jazz Spotlight)
More info: mccallumtheatre.org
Indio Pride
Get your pride on at this special east valley event. Indio’s Pride Celebration promises a night full of live entertainment, community and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. The free, all-ages event will feature performances from Ju!ian and the Band, Giselle Woo & The Night Owls and Mariachi Arcoíris.
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13
Where: Center Stage, 82-881 Miles Ave., Indio
Cost: Free
More info: indio.org
Musical Matinees: ‘Oliver!’
Enjoy a special screening of the award-winning 1968 British period film, based on Lionel Bart’s 1960 state musical of the same name, following “9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist (Mark Lester) (as he) falls in with a group of street-urchin pickpockets led by the Artful Dodger (Jack Wild) and masterminded by the criminal Fagin (Ron Moody). When Oliver’s intended mark, Mr. Brownlow (Joseph O’Conor), takes pity on the lad and offers him a home, Fagin’s henchman Bill Sikes (Oliver Reed) plots to kidnap the boy to keep him from talking,” as the theater website describes it. This month, the Palm Springs Cultural Center will host several other Musical Matinees events, as well as additional film screenings in the Baby Boomer Blockbuster series, Screwball Sundays series, Hitchcock Retrospective series, AmDocs Showcase and more (see the website below for details).
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14
Where: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Cost: $13.64
More info: eventbrite.com
Summer camps at Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
Parents or grandparents looking to keep their children occupied during the summer months can look to the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert’s summer camps. Three camps are taking place during June, including Jurassic Quest: Dinosaurs (children will explore the fascinating age of dinosaurs through fossil digs, creative building challenges and interactive science experiments), Desert Detectives: Coachella Valley (children will explore the unique ecosystems, agriculture, culture and community that define the Coachella Valley) and Deep Sea Discoveries: Ocean (journey through different ocean zones, discover fascinating sea creatures and learn about the importance of protecting our marine ecosystems).
When: Throughout June
Where: Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage
Cost: $350 per week
More info: cdmod.org/programs/discovery-camps/
‘Showstoppers – A Night of Songs that Stole the Show’
There’s something special about a song that can entirely change the mood of a whole room, and that’s exactly what the songs in this one-night-only event do. Head to Revolution Stage Co. for this unique show celebrating the “electrifying anthems and emotional ballads that bring audiences to their feet,” as organizers describe it. Presented as part of the inaugural XOXO Palm Springs Citywide Arts & Culture Festival, this event is produced by Revolution Stage Company’s own Greg Hicks – the very first winner of the theater’s Cabaret Riot competition. Note: This month, you can also see the following shows at Revolution Stage Co.: ‘Comedy Tonight’ on June 12 and 20 and Psychic Standup with Karen Rontowski on June 19 (see website below for details).
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17
Where: Revolution Stage Co., 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 16, Palm Springs
Cost: $49
More info: revolutionstagecompany.com/eventstix
Shakira Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
The she-wolf is finally coming to the Coachella Valley. After having to cancel her originally scheduled Acrisure Arena performances (she shifted to stadiums due to surging demand), the Colombian singer is coming to the desert with her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Our hips don’t lie, we’re excited to see her and sing-along to her biggest hits. Tickets are still available.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17
Where: Acrisure Arena, 75-702 Varner Road, Palm Desert
Cost: Starting at $159
More info: acrisurearena.com/event/shakira/
Bob Dylan
The legendary Bob Dylan will be coming to Palm Desert’s Acrisure Arena to show us a little rock. The musician has been performing for more than 60 years, but his singular artistry, charm and skills are on full display with each show. He’ll be joined by Lucinda Williams and The John Doe Folk Trio.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Where: Acrisure Arena, 75-702 Varner Road, Palm Desert
Cost: Starting at $77
More info: acrisurearena.com/event/bob-dylan/
Palm Springs International ShortFest
The Palm Springs International ShortFest returns and promises another year of creative, whacky and insanely entertaining short films. This festival groups a handful of short films into one program, which can range from comedies and horror to truly out-of-this-world stories, and the best part is audiences never really know what they’re going to get with each one. The lineup has not been released as of Friday, May 29, so check back in with The Desert Sun at the start of June to see which films made the cut. All ShortFest screenings will take place at Festival Theaters.
When: Tuesday, June 23-Monday, June 29
Where: Festival Theaters, 789 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Cost: General admission individual screening tickets $20 (or $18 for PSIFS members), Opening Night $70, Closing Night $60, various festival passes ranging from $75 to $540 (see full details at website below)
More info: psfilmfest.org/shortfest
Gerardo Coronel ‘El Jerry’
End your month on a high note at this special concert. Gerardo Coronel “El Jerry,” known for his powerful presence in the corridos, banda, and alterna movimiento music scenes and hits like “La Tacoma” and “Inevitable,” will take the Spotlight 29 stage for a memorable evening of live regional Mexican music.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27
Where: Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella
Cost: $38.80
More info: spotlight29.com/entertainment/gerardo-coronel/
Classic Club Spirits & Wine Festival
Discover the spirit of the desert at the Classic Club Spirits & Wine Festival. This event is a celebration of the local cocktail culture, and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy various libations the Coachella Valley has to offer through tastings, entertainment and other activities. Those who purchase VIP admission will have an additional hour to enjoy the event and receive upgraded food selections and a souvenir reusable bag.
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 28 (1-4 p.m. for VIP)
Where: Classic Club, 75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert
Cost: $60 general admission, $75 VIP admission
More info: dinebellatrix.com/palm-desert-bellatrix-events
Features editor Niki Kottmann contributed to this report.
(This story was updated to add information)
Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at ema.sasic@desertsun.com or on Twitter @ema_sasic.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Your guide to must-attend Palm Springs area events this June
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