Spring in Greater Palm Springs is nothing short of magical. The longer days and warm evenings set the stage for a month filled with immersive art, music festivals, and enchanting experiences under the stars. Whether you’re a culture seeker, music lover, or simply looking to soak up the desert’s vibrant energy, April is bursting with must-see events. Here’s your curated guide to the highlights of the month:
Desert X 2025
Desert X returns in 2025 with more breathtaking installations designed to surprise, inspire, and provoke conversation. This free, biennial outdoor exhibition transforms the desert landscape into a canvas for world-renowned artists. From hidden canyons to open sandscapes, prepare to encounter large-scale artworks in unexpected places. Stay tuned—specific details for this year’s exhibit are coming soon, but it’s sure to be a standout event in the global art world.
🗓️ Date: March 8 – May 11, 2025
📍 Location: Various locations across Greater Palm Springs
🔗 Learn More: Desert X
Glow in the Park at The Living Desert
As the sun sets, The Living Desert comes to life in a whole new way. Glow in the Park is a luminous journey through handcrafted lantern displays and glowing animal sculptures, bringing art and nature together beneath the desert night sky. This enchanting evening experience is perfect for families, date nights, or anyone looking to see the zoo like never before.
🗓️ Date: March 20 – April 27, 2025
📍 Location: The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, Palm Desert
🔗 Learn More: Glow in the Park
The Desert's Festivals
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
It’s not April in the desert without Coachella. One of the most iconic music festivals in the world, Coachella takes over two weekends with genre-spanning headliners, jaw-dropping art installations, and a style scene all its own. Whether you're here for the music, the fashion, or the experience, this is the place to be for an unforgettable weekend (or two!) in the sun.
🗓️ Date: April 11–13 & April 18–20, 2025
📍 Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Dust off your boots—Stagecoach is back! Just one week after Coachella wraps up, the Empire Polo Grounds welcome country fans from across the nation for three days of live music, line dancing, BBQ, and vintage western vibes. Featuring performances from some of the biggest names in country, this festival is a boot-stompin’ good time you won’t want to miss.
🗓️ Date: April 25–27, 2025
📍 Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio
🔗 Learn More:
- Festival Season In the Desert: When Music & Magic Descend Upon the Coachella Valley
- Coachella Vibes & Desert Living: Why Festival Season is the Perfect Time to Fall in Love with the Desert
- Our Local Festival Tips for Non-Festival Goers
Looking for even more things to do? From local art shows to farmers markets and culinary pop-ups, there’s something happening every day in the Coachella Valley. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a full spring stay, April is the perfect time to explore all that Greater Palm Springs has to offer.
