The 11 best things to do in Coachella Valley this weekend

August 7–9, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Coachella Valley.

This weekend the valley leans into big sound — Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire headline Acrisure Arena, Gipsy Kings bring their flamenco-pop legacy to Rancho Mirage, and Osees roar into Pappy & Harriet's — while smaller stages from drag brunches to brewery patios keep things loose and local.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & FireSaturday · 7:30 PM · Acrisure Arena · Palm DesertTwo legendary acts share one bill on their 2026 North American tour, bringing decades of chart-topping hits to Acrisure Arena.OseesSaturday · 7:00 PM · Pappy & Harriet’s · Pioneertown(((folkYEAH!))) brings the prolific California garage-rock outfit to the desert's most storied honky-tonk, with support from Brigid Dawson and Earth Girl Helen Brown.Gipsy KingsSaturday · 8:00 PM · Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage · Rancho MirageFounder Nicolas Reyes leads the world-music chart-toppers who've sold more than 14 million albums, bringing their platinum flamenco-pop sound to Rancho Mirage.Candlelight: The Best of Hans ZimmerSaturday · 6:00 PM · The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage · Palm SpringsString musicians reimagine Hans Zimmer's film scores by candlelight at The Ritz-Carlton — a multi-sensory setting a world apart from a typical concert hall.Alejandro Aranda at Dune RoomSaturday · 8:00 AM · Dune Room · IndioSinger-songwriter Alejandro Aranda stops in Indio on his Hondo World Tour 2026, sharing the bill with Tyler Stone, Courtney Chambers, and Jetta King for a varied night of music.Wanderlust Food Truck FestSaturday · 5:00 PM · Sunrise Park · Palm SpringsEighteen food trucks set up at Sunrise Park with free entry and parking, serving everything from pizza to BBQ for an easy Saturday night out.Desert Divas Drag Brunch with Vanity HalstonSaturday · 12:00 PM · one eleven bar · Cathedral CityHosted by Palm Springs drag legend Vanity Halston, this brunch was voted Southern California's best drag brunch by GED Magazine.Aaron Lewis and The StatelinersSunday · 8:00 PM · Spotlight 29 Casino · CoachellaThe Staind frontman turned country solo artist brings his Stateliners band to Spotlight 29 Casino for a night rooted in road-worn country rock.The Judy Show at the Purple RoomSunday · 7:00 PM · The Purple Room Supper Club · Palm SpringsMichael Holmes' long-running parody tribute to the 1963 Judy Garland Show pairs dinner with a ticketed performance at this classic Palm Springs supper club.Live Music on the Patio — La Quinta Brewing (Old Town)Sunday · 1:00 PM · La Quinta Brewing Co. — Old Town Taproom · La QuintaGrab a pint and settle in for an afternoon of acoustic and solo sets on the patio at La Quinta Brewing's Old Town taproom.Desert Nights on the BLVDSaturday · 6:00 PM · City of Desert Hot Springs · Desert Hot SpringsDesert Hot Springs' monthly outdoor gathering brings live music and DJ nights to the city, mixing concert evenings with local band showcases.

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