Modernism Week – October 2026
October 15-18, 2026
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 the trendsetting interiors, fashions and liberated romance of the film's successful interior designer in a Multimedia presentation followed by a screening of the restored 1959 classic.
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
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.
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America's appetite for Modern design was the rage.
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening inspired by the musical eras of the 1940s, '50s and '60s, paired with a delicious 4-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails
See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
One of the top five international architecture festivals in the world.
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
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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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.
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.
