The 11 best things to do in Coachella Valley this weekend

August 21–23, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Coachella Valley.

This Sunday across the valley skews musical, from dueling pianos and a jazz jam in Palm Springs to Latin bands in Indio and a stacked bill of drag, cabaret and singer-songwriter sets everywhere in between.

Dueling Pianos at Hunters Palm SpringsSunday · 8:00 AM · Hunters Palm Springs · Palm SpringsFelix & Fingers Dueling Pianos takes requests straight from the crowd, turning Hunters into a singalong where you help build the setlist.Coachella Valley Classical Voices Debuts at The Plaza TheatreSunday · 3:00 PM · Plaza Theatre · Palm SpringsLocal singers debut an afternoon of Opera and Broadway favorites at the Plaza Theatre, backed by a six-piece combo under Artistic Director Doug Nagel.Hot Stuff Booking Presents Smoked909 at Dune RoomSunday · 5:00 PM · Dune Room · IndioAn all-ages bill at the Dune Room stacks Smoked909 with Barrio Slam, Humanicide, XrecoilX and Pay Your Way for a full night of local heavy music.Noches De FuegoSunday · 7:30 PM · Fantasy Springs Resort Casino · IndioLIT at Fantasy Springs turns into a Latin dance floor with bands running through Tejano, cumbia, salsa and norteño before a DJ closes out the night.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 acoustic sets on the patio at La Quinta Brewing's Old Town taproom — an easy, low-key way to spend a Sunday afternoon.Sunday Jazz Jam at Melvyn'sSunday · 3:30 PM · Melvyn's at Ingleside Estate · Palm SpringsMelvyn's long-running jazz jam pulls in guest musicians and singers who sit in throughout the night — expect the room to fill up.Live Music at The NestSunday · 7:30 PM · The Nest · Indian WellsKevin Henry works through Motown, soul, gospel and jazz on keys and vocals at The Nest in Indian Wells.The Judy Show at the Purple RoomSunday · 7:00 PM · The Purple Room Supper Club · Palm SpringsMichael Holmes' beloved parody of the 1963 Judy Garland Show returns to the Purple Room, dinner and all, for its long-running Sunday night slot.ICONIC SUNDAYS Drag Brunch with Morgan McMichaelsSunday · 12:00 PM · one eleven bar · Cathedral CityVoted best drag brunch in Southern California, this one eleven bar staple brings host Morgan McMichaels and a rotating cast of iconic queens.Steve Von TillSunday · 9:00 PM · Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace · PioneertownSteve Von Till plays Pappy & Harriet's with support from Six Organs of Admittance and Semantron — a fitting lineup for the venue's rootsy, road-worn stage.Palm Desert Certified Farmers' MarketSunday · 8:00 AM · Certified Farmers' Market - Palm Desert · Palm DesertPalm Desert's certified farmers' market is a straightforward Sunday morning stop for fresh produce and local vendors.

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