Bus Tours
Bus Tours
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs' own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes
Modernism Week – October 2026 Event Preview Is Live!
Modernism Week – October 2026, the fall festival celebrating Greater Palm Springs' art, architecture, culture, and all things modernism is coming up October 15-18, 2026. Preview activities at our popular October event and plan your Modernism Week - October now.
Tickets go on sale August 1 at 12pm PDT.
Explore Modernism Week – October 2026
Films & Presentations
Films & Presentations
"Palm Springs, Tuned In: A Historic Retrospective On Music in the Coachella Valley"
Music is our time machine. Our history is full of music, and our music is full of history. Join us for Palm Springs, Tuned In: A Historic Retrospective On Music in the Coachella Valley.
Films & Presentations
Films & Presentations
Canyon Country Club: History and Design of Palm Springs' Garden of Eden
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board member Steve Treinen chronicles the Canyon Country Club neighborhood's social and architectural history through vintage and contemporary imagery.
Walking Tours
Walking Tours
ONE PS Presents: Trailblazers & Visionaries, a Downtown Palm Springs Walking Tour
Discover Palm Springs' origins on this guided walking tour of downtown landmarks,including the Plaza Theatre, O'Donnell Golf Club, and the American Legion Post, with insider stories and rare access.
Walking Tours
Walking Tours
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
Entertainment & Social
Entertainment & Social
Modernism Week Fall Dining Series: Trio Restaurant
Join us at Trio for the inaugural Fall Dining Series, a curated sampling of local favorite restaurants housed in iconic buildings serving chef-prepared menus designed especially for Modernism Week.
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Modernism Week – October 2026 · Activities Tickets on sale August 1 at 12:00pm PDT
One of the top five international architecture festivals in the world.
Celebrating midcentury architecture, design, art and culture
Modernism Week highlights midcentury and modern architecture, art, interior design, landscape design, and vintage culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. The signature 11-day festival is offered each February, and a smaller 4-day festival takes place each October. Both festivals feature an array of compelling tours, educational programs, and special events. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit Modernism Week (a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization) and other local preservation, neighborhood, and community groups.
Modernism Week – October
October 15-18, 2026
Tickets on sale August 1, 2026 at noon PDT
Schedule preview: July 25, 2026
Modernism Week 2027
February 11-21, 2027
Tickets on sale November 1, 2026 at noon PDT
Schedule preview: October 25, 2026
Modernism Week Architecture Tours
Discover Palm Springs’ world-famous collection of modernist homes on the city’s leading architecture tour, Modernism Week Architecture Tours. Our tours offer the ultimate experience that takes guests on a fun, fascinating, and inspiring exploration of the Palm Springs’ neighborhoods. Each tour showcases outstanding works of modern architecture by dozens of great American designers. Seasonal tours run October through May in a comfortable, climate-controlled 22-seat mini-coach.
Tickets for scheduled tours running October 15, 2026 - May 29, 2027 available soon
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About The Organization
A passionate team of individuals with an appreciation for modernism, community involvement, and education
Modernism Week is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and providing education about the rich history of Modernism and the impact it has had in art, architecture, and beyond. By recognizing the historic cultural impact of Modernism we hope to inspire new ideas for overcoming challenges that we face both today and in the future. Learn about our mission, values, and the people that work to bring this vision to life.
Get Involved With Modernism Week
Modernism Week is made possible by the invaluable support and participation of dedicated volunteers and sponsors. Modernism Week offers opportunities for contributing to the success of events and activities that take place throughout the year. Supporting Modernism Week by volunteering at or sponsoring our events makes it possible to offer visitors an unforgettable experience of fun, education, and celebration of modernist architecture, history, culture, and thinking. Find out more on how you or your or your organization can join Modernism Week.
