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On Halloween, Arenas Road in Palm Springs transforms into a massive outdoor celebration, including a huge Halloween Costume Contest.
On Halloween, Arenas Road in Palm Springs transforms into a massive outdoor celebration, including a huge Halloween Costume Contest. Note this year the event runs for two nights.
- Stay close to the event right on Arenas Road at the Hideaway Hotel, a Superb rated hotel with mid century appointed spacious rooms and perfect pool.
The Event
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- Enjoy the unique vibe of Halloween in Palm Springs along Arenas Road, complete with DJs, live shows and performances, costume competitions including spookily sexy men in extra tight spandex!
- Arenas Road becomes an open-air party in the heart of the city’s gay district, with DJs, live performances and a crowd that takes dressing up seriously.
- The Arenas District opens from 2 pm, with entertainment running from 4 pm to 10 pm on both nights.
- Entry is free. A suggested $10 donation at the entrances supports local LGBTQ+ charities.
- The street party sits among the gay bars and clubs of Arenas Road, making it easy to move between the outdoor performances and the district’s nightlife.
- Check out the top hotels close to the Halloween celebrations on Arenas Road.
The Costume Competition
- Register at the information booth on Arenas Road from 6 pm.
- Registration closes at 7.15 pm, or earlier if the available places fill.
- Be in the contest line at the main stage by 7.30 pm with your wristband.
- Saturday’s costume contest is the centrepiece of Halloween on Arenas Road.
- Enjoy elaborate outfits, plenty of people watching and a packed stretch near the stage as contestants show off their looks.
- With over $2,000 in prizes across its grand, first and second prizes.
- Stay close to the Halloween celebrations at the Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs, rated “Fabulous” by guests with an outdoor pool, modern gym, spacious rooms and great location.
The VIP Bar
- A Tito’s Handmade Vodka VIP Lounge is advertised for 2026, with a hosted bar, dedicated toilets and in-and-out privileges.
- The published price is $85; check the official ticket links for each night and current availability.
Palm Springs Halloween Parties
- Arenas Road’s bars give the weekend its Palm Springs character: you can catch the outdoor show, step inside for a drink, then return to see even more costumed guys!
Tips for the Weekend
- Give Saturday’s contest time. Registration can reach capacity before the stated cutoff, so arrive early if you plan to enter.
- Plan dinner around the show you most want to see. The event ends at 10 pm.
- Check out our gay guide to Palm Springs for tips on where to stay and play.
Where to Stay for Palm Springs Halloween
For two nights on Arenas Road, a downtown hotel lets you walk to the party and return easily between events.
- Holiday House Palm Springs –An adults-only boutique stay on Arenas Road, with a pool. Pick this for an address on the event street itself.
- The Hideaway – A small West Arenas Road hotel with a pool, close to the nightlife without needing a ride home.
- Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs – A central downtown hotel with a rooftop pool, suited to guests who want a full-service stay near the bars.
- Casa Cody – Historic casitas and gardens close to Arenas Road, with a calmer setting after the street party.
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