Gay Palm Springs Events

Gay Palm Springs Events feature a Leather Pride in October, a gay pride in November and the International Bear Convergence in February.

Pig Daddy Palm Springs

Pig Daddy Palm Springs

From: Sep. 30.2023 - To: Sep. 30.2023

Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

Anthony John brings the nastiest, kinkiest and filthiest party to Palm Springs, the one and only Pig Daddy

Chill Bar Halloween Block Party Palm Springs

Chill Bar Palm Springs Presents

From: Oct. 07.2023 - To: Oct. 07.2023

Tuesday, Oct 12th, 2021

Chill Bar Presents Haus of Chill, an epic pop up party with guest DJs, great music and sexy guys ready to party.

Dirty Disco Palm Springs

Dirty Disco Palm Springs

From: Oct. 14.2023 - To: Oct. 14.2023

Tuesday, Feb 21st, 2023

Each month, Dirty Disco Palm Springs, REFORMA PS, & Swishcraft Music will celebrate an iconic 70s discotheque from around the globe at Reforma PS.

Palm Springs Leather Pride

Palm Springs Leather Pride

From: Oct. 26.2023 - To: Oct. 29.2023

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

For those that love leather, Palm Springs Leather Pride is more than just an event. Expect a weekend full of fun

Plunge Palm Springs Leather Pride Pool Party

Plunge Palm Springs Leather Pride Pool Party

From: Oct. 27.2023 - To: Oct. 28.2023

Saturday, Oct 15th, 2022

Celebrate Palm Springs Leather Pride with two of the biggest daytime celebrations of the weekend, the Plunge Pool Parties

Dark Alley Palm Springs

Dark Alley Palm Springs

From: Oct. 27.2023 - To: Oct. 28.2023

Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2022

Hosted by Owner Rob Cole at his well-known Levi-Leather Bar, The Tool Shed, the Leather Mart is one of the most popular events held during Palm Springs Leather Pride

Dirty Leather Palm Springs

Dirty Leather Palm Springs

From: Oct. 27.2023 - To: Oct. 27.2023

Tuesday, Sep 19th, 2023

John Piampiano presents the legendary Dirty Leather party in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Halloween

Palm Springs Halloween

From: Oct. 29.2023 - To: Oct. 29.2023

Friday, Mar 12th, 2021

On Halloween, Arenas Road in Palm Springs transforms into a massive outdoor celebration, including a huge Halloween Costume Contest.

Desert Heat Palm Springs

Desert Heat Palm Springs

From: Nov. 03.2023 - To: Nov. 05.2023

Monday, Oct 10th, 2016

Desert Heat Palm Springs take place during Palm Spring Pride weekend featuring The Biggest Gay Pool Parties and Events

BRUT - Palm Springs Pride Edition

BRUT Palm Springs

From: Nov. 03.2023 - To: Nov. 03.2023

Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

BRÜT is the leading men-only gear party in the USA and hosts parties during Palm Springs signature events including IBC and White Party weekends.

Palm Springs Pride

Palm Springs Gay Pride

From: Nov. 03.2023 - To: Nov. 05.2023

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Highlights of Palm Springs Gay Pride include a stunning parade, amazing pool parties and a Pride Festival complete with gay village, stage and shopping.

Desertopia Festival - Palm Springs Pride Weekend

Desertopia Festival - Palm Springs Pride Weekend

From: Nov. 03.2023 - To: Nov. 05.2023

Sunday, Oct 17th, 2021

Desertopia Festival - Palm Springs Pride Weekend 2021 features a day pool party followed by a dance party at AsiaSF and an all day festival.

ReturnT to the Desert, Palm Springs Pride Opening Party

ReturnT to the Desert Palm Springs Pride Opening Party

From: Nov. 03.2023 - To: Nov. 03.2023

Friday, Sep 30th, 2022

Kickstart your Palm Springs Pride celebrations in Style at the ReturnT party by GPS Los Angeles

Masterbeat Palm Springs

Masterbeat Palm Springs

From: Nov. 04.2023 - To: Nov. 04.2023

Friday, Aug 11th, 2023

Masterbeat and White Party Global present the official Palm Springs Pride main event

Daddy Issues Palm Springs

Daddy Issues Palm Springs

From: Nov. 04.2023 - To: Nov. 04.2023

Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 2022

Celebrate all things "Daddy" with the sexiest guys in Palm Springs (Cathedral City) as the Barracks hosts the infamous Daddy Issues party

Euphoria Palm Springs

Euphoria Palm Springs

From: Nov. 04.2023 - To: Nov. 04.2023

Tuesday, Mar 28th, 2023

Prepare for an electrifying and unforgettable Pride weekend party at Reforma Nightclub in Palm Springs!

GPS Pride in the Desert Palm Springs

GPS Pride in the Desert Palm Springs

From: Nov. 04.2023 - To: Nov. 04.2023

Friday, Sep 30th, 2022

Celebrate Palm Springs Pride in style at the annual "Pride in the desert" circuit event hosted by GPS

Heat Pool Party Palm Springs

Heat Pool Party Palm Springs

From: Nov. 04.2023 - To: Nov. 04.2023

Friday, Sep 30th, 2022

Escape the desert heat of Palm Springs at the official Pride pool party, "HEAT", at the Saguaro Hotel

Palm Springs, Mega Pride Pool Party

Le Parties Palm Springs Pool Parties

From: Nov. 04.2023 - To: Nov. 05.2023

Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2021

Get ready for the biggest pool party Palm Springs has ever witnessed during the annual gay pride festivities in November

Reload Palm Springs, Gay After hours Event

Reload Palm Springs Gay After hours Event

From: Nov. 05.2023 - To: Nov. 05.2023

Saturday, Mar 5th, 2022

Reload is the premier gay after-party in the USA each month in Los Angeles. It brings its party to Palm Springs for special events, including the White Party and Pride

Sunset Tea Palm Springs

Sunset Tea Palm Springs

From: Nov. 05.2023 - To: Nov. 05.2023

Friday, Sep 30th, 2022

Stay goodbye to Palm Springs Pride at the biggest tea dance of the season at the "Super Sunset Tea"

Paradise Pool Party Palm Springs

Paradise Pool Party Palm Springs

From: Nov. 05.2023 - To: Nov. 05.2023

Friday, Sep 30th, 2022

Relive the magic of the Palm Springs Pool Party one more time for a Sunday Funday to Remember at the Paradise Pool event

Palm Springs Festival of LIghts

Palm Springs Festival of Lights

From: Dec. 02.2023 - To: Dec. 02.2023

Monday, Nov 10th, 2014

The Palm Springs Festival of lights is one of the most magical events in this gay capital! Parade entries include marching bands, drum squads & drill teams.

The Ball Drop Palm Springs New Year's Eve

The Ball Drop Palm Springs New Year's Eve

From: Dec. 31.2023 - To: Dec. 31.2023

Thursday, Dec 8th, 2022

Stay Naughty into the new year at The Barrack's special New Year's Eve celebration, the first and filthiest party in Palm Springs

Palm Springs IBC

Palm Springs International Bear Convergence

From: Feb. 22.2024 - To: Feb. 26.2024

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Palm Springs International Bear Convergence is the winter event for Bears & admirers in Palm Springs, taking place each February.

Cathedral City LGBT Days

Cathedral City LGBT Days

From: Mar. 08.2024 - To: Mar. 10.2024

Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

Come celebrate diversity at the Cathedral City LGBT Days each year in late March, just 15 minutes drive from downtown Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Red Dress Party

Palm Springs Red Dress Party

From: Mar. 16.2024 - To: Mar. 16.2024

Saturday, Mar 20th, 2021

The Annual Red Dress, Dress Read party in Palm Springs is one of the most bedazzling social occasion on the gay calendar

White Party Palm Springs

The White Party Palm Springs

From: Mar. 29.2024 - To: Mar. 31.2024

Monday, Oct 13th, 2014

The White Party Palm Springs attracts more than 30,000 hot gay party people for this amazing 3 days of nonstop partying in the Californian sun.

Soaked Pool Parties Palm Springs

Soaked Pool Parties Palm Springs

From: Mar. 30.2024 - To: Mar. 31.2024

Tuesday, Jan 10th, 2023

The Soaked Parties are two of the biggest and most famous pool party events in the USA, the afternoon signature events held during Palm Springs White Party Festival

Palm Springs Gay Memorial Day Weekend

Palm Springs Gay Memorial Day Weekend

From: May. 23.2024 - To: May. 27.2024

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

There's no better way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend than in the Palm Springs Sunshine. The gay resorts and bars host special events all weekend long.

Palm Springs 4th Of July Gay Weekend Escape

Palm Springs 4th Of July Gay Weekend Escape

From: Jul. 01.2024 - To: Jul. 06.2024

Thursday, Jun 24th, 2021

Celebrate the 4th of July in Palm Springs and enjoy the warmth and inclusion of the local community as you celebrate America's birthday

Palm Springs Labor Day Weekend

Palm Springs Labor Day Weekend

From: Aug. 29.2024 - To: Sep. 02.2024

Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2021

While Labor Day is typically a time for saying goodbye to Summer, it marks the kick start of the high season for Palm Springs as the city becomes a hotspot for those seeking never ending Summer weather

DILF Palm Springs - Black Party

DILF Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Sunday, Feb 10th, 2019

DILF Palm Springs Black Party takes over the Barracks Bar during the end of April each year featuring hot dirty house music & a warehouse party

RAM Palm Springs

RAM Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2023

RAM is one of the biggest gay bear and gear parties in the USA and returns to Palm Springs for a special edition

Hot Rodeo Palm Springs

Hot Rodeo Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Monday, Feb 11th, 2019

Hot Rodeo Palm Springs is one of the top gay rodeo events in the USA, featuring a mix of competitions, a pool party & dancing

ButchR By Megawoof - Palm Springs Labor Day Weekend

WPPS By Megawoof Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Aug 17th, 2021

Celebrate with the hottest, sexiest gay guys from around the country at the Megawoof party in Palm Springs.

Desert Tea, Palm Springs

Desert Tea Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 2022

Justin David presents "Desert Tea", the ultimate mid-season pool party in Palm Springs. Desert Tea is the little brother to the big Desert Heat

Butchr by Megawoof

Butchr by Megawoof Palm Springs Memorial Weekend

Awaiting dates

Thursday, May 20th, 2021

Celebrate the Memorial weekend with the hottest, sexiest gay guys from around the country at the Megawoof party in Palm Springs.

Sunvibes Pool Party Palm Springs

Sunvibes Pool Party Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Mar 28th, 2023

Le Parties presents a unique Memorial Day Weekend Pool Party in Palm Springs - Sun Vibes!

Desertopia Palm Springs Memorial Weekend

Desertopia Palm Springs Memorial Weekend

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Mar 30th, 2022

Celebrate the start of Summer in style as Desertopia takes over Palm Springs for a Memorial weekend event full of parties, fun and a unique desert vibe.

Brut Bears at Cristoph's Tampa

Brut Bears Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Saturday, Jun 12th, 2021

Brut Bears Palm Springs presents a series of pop up parties in Palm Springs throughout the year with guest DJs, and sexy bears.

Furball Fetish & Gear IBC Palm Springs

Furball Jock'd Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Saturday, Feb 5th, 2022

The Furball Fetish & Gear event is the one of the hottest bear events held in Palm Springs. If the party is in town on your next visit, don't miss it!

Blatino Oasis Palm Springs

Blatino Oasis Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Feb 7th, 2023

Blatino Oasis bills itself as California's Ultimate Gay Men Of Color Getaway & Retreat. You won't be disappointed.

Alpha Palm Springs

Alpha Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Jul 26th, 2023

Drew Sebastian and Steven Michael present Alpha, a testosterone-filled pop-up party in Palm Springs

Gay Palm Springs Map

Top Gay Neighbourhoods 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.

Downtown | Arenas Road

Downtown Palm Springs

Photo: Andreas Road is close to some of the best gay resorts in Palm Springs

Arenas Road, once just a regular street, started its transformation into a gay hotspot in the 1980s and hasn’t looked back since.
From bars and clubs to restaurants and shops, it’s the pulsating heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ scene and close to the city’s best hotels and resorts.
The street also plays host to large open-air events during Halloween and Palm Springs Pride.
Discover the best things to see and do in the Palm Springs

Find the best hotels close to Arenas Road Tours

Tahquitz River Estates

Tahquitz River Estates Palm Springs

4-minute drive from Arenas Road with a relaxed vibe, superb adults-only resorts and famous pool parties.

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Palm Desert

Palm Desert Palm Springs

20-minute drive from Arenas Road with several upscale boutiques, art galleries, and beautiful public art.

Palm Desert Hotels Tours

Cathedral City

Cathedral City Palm Springs

A 10-minute drive from Arenas Road and home to the world Famous gay parties at the Barracks complex

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Indian Wells

Indian Wells Palm Springs

The destination for the desert’s most luxurious resorts and spas, offering top-notch amenities and services.

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