Event Dates
From: Friday, November 3, 2023
To: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Desertopia Festival – Palm Springs Pride Weekend includes two stunning pool parties with that unique Palm Springs Pride plus a fun Dance Party.
Desertopia is a festival of queer events to elevate your Palm Springs Pride Weekend to the max, with a unique desert feel. The festival features a stellar lineup of performers, musicians, DJ’s, drag queens, artists and more! Venues and parties to be confirmed.
- The spectacular Infusion Beach Club & Hotel with its blend of Coachella meets PS kitsch of beautiful swimming pool, custom murals, cabanas, oversized lounges, yard games, cocktails and street cart eats is home to Desertopia Festival’s pool events.
Pool Parties
- Saturday – Noon until 6 pm – Bears in Space Pool Party w/ Nark, Victor Rodriguez + Chris Bowen
- Sunday – 11 am to 6 pm – Victors World Famous Pancake Drag Brunch + Closing Pool Party w/ D.A.D.
- Both events take over the Infusion Beach Club.
- Stay in The Drift Hotel, rated “Superb” by guests, nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, this industrial chic boutique hotel features a resort-style pool with private cabanas, a rooftop with San Jacinto Mountain views, and spacious rooms and suites.
Night Events
- Friday – Opening Night, 9 pm to 2 am – Opening Night party – at Reforma w/ Tama Sumo + Lakuti (Berghain/Panorama Bar, Berlin) and Perfect Lovers.
- Saturday – Saturday night Club Desertopia, 9 pm to 2 am – at Fuego (NEW!) w/ Heidi + Lovefingers and Carrieondisco.
The Venues
- Infusion Beach Club – Set on a leafy street in a desert valley, this laid-back boutique hotel on Palm Canyon Drive, 7-minutes drive from the gay bars along Arenas Road.
- Reforma Palm Springs – A dining and entertainment hub in downtown Palm Springs. Located in an iconic mid-century location, spread out over 9,000 square feet of space, unique to Palm Springs.
- Fuego Palm Springs – Located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, inside of a historical 1955 mid-century modern landmark, transformed into a production house & special event space for all kinds of events, concerts and parties.
Where to stay?
Palm Springs Pride is one of the busiest events of the year, so book your hotel well in advance. Our readers rate the following hotels. All are close to the pride festivities, feature great room amenities and offer a warm gay-friendly welcome.
Andreas Hotel & Spa, Hilton Palm Springs, Alcazar Palm Springs, Casa Cody
Check out our gay guide to Palm Springs for insider tips on where to stay and play.
Hotels Fill up Fast so plan early!
Book now and on pay arrival.
The Colony Palms is charming & has a
great pool, offers great value for money.
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Insider tips on where to stay and play in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs, an oasis in the California desert, has long been an LGBTQ+ haven, drawing visitors with its warm climate, iconic mid-century architecture, and welcoming vibe. Many neighbourhoods have a significant gay presence, but Arenas Road is undeniably the heart of the city’s gay scene.
4-minute drive from Arenas Road with a relaxed vibe, superb adults-only resorts and famous pool parties.
A 10-minute drive from Arenas Road and home to the world Famous gay parties at the Barracks complex