WHCV: What’s Happening in the Coachella Valley 05.16.2026 - 05.31.2026

May 16–31 Events Guide

The second half of May is looking stacked in the Coachella Valley.

We’ve got everything from Lady A, Rob Thomas, and MANÁ, to comedy tours, Memorial Day weekend events, tribute concerts, and even a stunt dog show that honestly sounds way more entertaining than it should.

A few things I’d personally check out? Definitely the Food Truck Fridays in Indio, the Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop, and the return of Restaurant Week because the desert food scene deserves more attention than it gets.

Here’s what’s happening around the Coachella Valley from May 16 through May 31.

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May 16

Lady A 📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Arkadi Dumikyan 📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Puppy Pals Live – The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show 📍 Plaza Theatre

Duran Duran Duran – Tribute to Duran Duran 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

A Man of No Importance 📍 Palm Springs Cultural Center

Warhammer Tournament 📍 The Dragon’s Den

Abs & Splash 📍 Thompson Palm Springs

Convergence 📍 Rubine Red Gallery

Star Party in the Mountains 📍 Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot

May 17

Arkadi Dumikyan 📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

The Westminster Chorus 📍 Plaza Theatre

Instructed Life Drawing 📍 Artists Council

Improv Class for Roleplayers 📍 The Dragon’s Den

La Quinta Certified Farmers Market 📍 Old Town La Quinta

Noches de Fuego 📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Sunday Latin Nights 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

May 18

The Carole King and James Taylor Story 📍 Plaza Theatre

Hot Spot Bingo with Deven & Ned 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

May 19

Spring Japanese Bridge Paint & Sip 📍 Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

‘Fore Play’ Miniature Golf & Pizza Party 📍 Boomers Palm Springs

Karaoke Night 📍 Hunters Palm Springs

May 20

Team Trivia Night 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

Drag Me to Bingo 📍 Hunters Palm Springs

May 21

Free Thursday Nights 📍 Palm Springs Art Museum

Palm Springs VillageFest 📍 Downtown Palm Springs

Board Game Night 📍 The Dragon’s Den

Hannah Rose Dexter and the True Joys of Life 📍 Agua Caliente Palm Springs

Indian Wells Certified Farmer’s Market

Thursday Night Rock Show Featuring HWY 111 📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

May 22

Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party Tour 📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 📍 Acrisure Arena

Yächtley Crëw – Yacht Rock Live! 📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Chris Estrada Comedy Show 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

Food Truck Fridays 📍 City of Indio

Comedy Night 📍 Hotel ZOSO

That Arena Rock Show 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

Martin Moreno Comedy Show 📍 Spotlight 29 Casino

May 23

Rob Thomas 📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Jump: America’s Van Halen Experience 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

La Quinta Concerts in the Park 📍 SilverRock Park

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ 📍 Holiday House Palm Springs

Night Sky Viewing Stars & Planets 📍 Art Smith Trailhead

May 24

The Sound of Music 📍 Plaza Theatre

Made in America – Toby Keith Tribute 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

A Man of No Importance 📍 Palm Springs Cultural Center

La Quinta Certified Farmers Market 📍 Old Town La Quinta

Noches de Fuego 📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Sunday Latin Nights 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

May 25

Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop 📍 Palm Springs Air Museum

Memorial Day Ceremony 📍 Veterans Park

Hot Spot Bingo with Deven & Ned 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

May 26

Spring Monarch Butterfly Paint & Sip 📍 Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Karaoke Night 📍 Hunters Palm Springs

May 27

Team Trivia Night 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

Drag Me to Bingo 📍 Hunters Palm Springs

May 28

Free Thursday Nights 📍 Palm Springs Art Museum

Palm Springs VillageFest 📍 Downtown Palm Springs

Board Game Night 📍 The Dragon’s Den

Los Chicos Del Mambo Orchestra 📍 Agua Caliente Palm Springs

Indian Wells Certified Farmer’s Market

Thursday Night Rock Show Featuring HWY 111 📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

May 29

Gen X – The Takeover Comedy Tour 📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

ALL ACCESS PASS – MARILYN 100 📍 Plaza Theatre

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week 📍 Various Locations

Palm Springs 70MM Fest 📍 Camelot Theatre

Palm Springs Power Baseball 📍 Palm Springs Stadium

Y2K Theme Skate 📍 Berger Foundation Iceplex

Food Truck Fridays 📍 City of Indio

Comedy Night 📍 Hotel ZOSO

Polar Bear Comedy Show 📍 Spotlight 29 Casino

May 30

The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute 📍 The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 📍 Plaza Theatre

100th Birthday Record-Setting Moment 📍 Downtown Palm Springs

Marilyn 100 📍 Hunters Palm Springs

Funshine Pool Party 📍 Hotel ZOSO

Agua Caliente After Party 📍 360 Sports Rancho Mirage

May 31

MANÁ: Vivir Sin Aire Tour 📍 Acrisure Arena

Some Like It Hot 📍 Plaza Theatre

PS 70MM Fest – West Side Story 📍 Palm Springs Cultural Center

Uninstructed Life Drawing 📍 Artists Council

La Quinta Certified Farmers Market 📍 Old Town La Quinta

Noches de Fuego 📍 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Sunday Latin Nights 📍 Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

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The desert really doesn’t slow down this time of year.

Whether you’re heading out for live music, playoff energy, Restaurant Week, or just looking for something different to do on a Friday night, there’s always something happening somewhere in the Coachella Valley.

And honestly, that lifestyle is a huge reason so many people love living here.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just exploring your options around the desert, I’m always happy to help.

See you out there.