Event Dates
From: Sunday, November 8, 2026
To: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Reload is the premier gay after-party in the USA each month in Los Angeles and hosts special editions during Palm Springs’ biggest events.
When the main Pride parties finish, Reload keeps Palm Springs dancing until sunrise. The legendary Los Angeles afterhours party returns to Copa Nightclub with Alexander Rendo, a custom sound system and six hours of driving house and circuit music.
- Visiting for Pride? Stay at Hotel Zoso, a downtown hotel with spacious rooms and a large pool, just a short walk from Arenas Road and the main Pride parties.
The Party
- Next Edition: Sunday, November 8, 2026, the 12th annual Palm Springs Pride Afterhours.
- Time: 03:00-09:00, starting late Saturday night.
- Venue: Copa Nightclub, 244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs.
- DJ: Alexander Rendo, Reload resident DJ and producer.
- Host: Jenna Marx.
- Production: Custom Reload sound system, lasers and club decor by Mario Sandoval.
- Crowd: Gay circuit regulars, international Pride visitors and late-night partygoers.
- Admission: Separate ticket required. Reload is not included in Desert Heat weekend or VIP passes.
- Organiser: Reload Entertainment.
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What to Expect
Reload is for the guys who aren’t ready to call it a night when the main Pride clubs close. The party draws a predominantly gay male crowd, many arriving directly from Saturday’s circuit events.
- Alexander Rendo takes control of the music, building the morning around driving house, deep basslines and Reload’s signature afterhours sound.
- The production includes a custom sound system, lasers and decor by Mario Sandoval, turning Copa into a dedicated Pride afterhours club.
- Expect a shirtless circuit crowd, harnesses, muscle guys and plenty of familiar faces from the weekend’s main parties.
- The 09:00 finish makes Reload one of the last stops of Saturday night’s Pride celebrations.
The Venue
Copa Nightclub is located at 244 East Amado Road, north of Downtown Palm Springs.
- The nightclub features a dedicated dance floor, bar areas and lighting suited to late-night electronic music events.
- Copa is approximately a 10-minute walk from the gay bars along Arenas Road and around 15 minutes on foot from Hotel Zoso.
- Reload is a separate event from the Desert Heat festival. Guests attending GPS on Saturday night will need a second ticket for entry.
Book tickets directly through Reload Entertainment.
Before the Party
Start Saturday night along Arenas Road, Palm Springs’ main gay nightlife strip, before heading to the larger Pride parties and Reload afterhours.
- Chill Bar – 217 E Arenas Road. A popular gay party bar with DJs, go-go dancers, drag entertainment and a large patio facing the street.
- Hunters Palm Springs – 302 E Arenas Road. A long-running gay nightclub with a dance floor, pool tables and an outdoor patio, popular with visitors before the main Pride parties.
- Blackbook Bar & Kitchen – 315 E Arenas Road. Cocktails, an extensive whiskey collection, burgers and a street-facing terrace. A good stop for dinner before a long night.
- Dick’s on Arenas – 301 E Arenas Road. A relaxed gay men’s bar with a cruisier crowd and an outdoor patio, popular with local regulars and Pride visitors.
For a full circuit night, combine Reload with GPS Gay Pride Saturday at Hotel Zoso, which runs until 04:00. Plan your timing if attending both events.
Where to Stay
Downtown Palm Springs is the most convenient base for Reload, with Copa, the Arenas Road gay bars and several Pride venues within walking distance.
- Andreas Hotel & Spa – An adults-only boutique hotel with individually decorated rooms, a courtyard pool and spa, close to the bars and Copa.
- Casa Cody – A historic inn with adobe-style accommodation, citrus gardens and a pool, a few blocks from downtown nightlife.
- Hilton Palm Springs – A full-service hotel with spacious rooms, a large outdoor pool and mountain views, conveniently located for Copa and downtown.
- The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows – An adults-only boutique retreat with private bungalows, a landscaped pool and a restaurant, north of the main gay district.
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