The 10 best things to do in Coachella Valley this weekend

August 28–30, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Coachella Valley.

This weekend the valley's calendar leans hard into live music and cabaret, from a gospel concert reclaiming sacred space in Palm Springs to honky-tonk and rock out in Pioneertown, with drag brunches and theater rounding things out in Cathedral City.

Gospel Pride ConcertSunday · 6:00 PM · United Methodist Church of Palm Springs · Palm SpringsMs. Dee's 5th Sunday Transdenominational Gospel Pride Concert is a free, gospel-rooted concert reclaiming sacred space for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and families — a warm, communal way to spend a Sunday evening.When Pigs FlySunday · 3:00 PM · Prism Theater · Palm SpringsCatch When Pigs Fly at the Prism Theater in Palm Springs, a solid pick if you're looking for live theater downtown this weekend.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 plays the Purple Room Supper Club, with dinner from 5pm and the show at 7.Food Trucks on RequaSunday · 6:00 PM · IndioIndio's weekend food truck park runs Friday through Sunday evenings with a rotating lineup of vendors, live music, and lawn games — an easy, casual night out.DIY Souvenir Tees w/ Souvenir of the Sunday at THE PLACESunday · 11:00 AM · The Place · IndioTHE PLACE in Indio celebrates its one-year anniversary with a DIY tee and bandana station using Souvenir of the Sunday heat-press decals — a fun, hands-on way to mark the occasion.Broadway at The RoostSunday · 6:30 PM · The Roost Lounge · Cathedral CityThe Roost Lounge in Cathedral City hosts an evening of Broadway numbers, a nice change of pace if you're in the mood for showtunes over the usual bar band.ICONIC SUNDAYS Drag Brunch with Morgan McMichaelsSunday · 12:00 PM · one eleven bar · Cathedral CityHost Morgan McMichaels leads a lineup of drag queens at this Cathedral City brunch, voted Best Drag Brunch in Southern California by GED Magazine.Live Music on the Patio — La Quinta Brewing (Old Town)Sunday · 1:00 PM · La Quinta Brewing Co. — Old Town Taproom · La QuintaLa Quinta Brewing's Old Town taproom patio hosts acoustic and solo acts for an easygoing afternoon of live music.Built To Spill (A valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry, Under 18 must be accompanied by adult at all times)Sunday · 9:00 PM · Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace · PioneertownPappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace brings a rock show to the desert this weekend — a good excuse for the drive out to the high desert.Live Music at The NestSunday · 7:30 PM · The Nest · Indian WellsKevin Henry brings keyboard and vocals covering Motown, soul, gospel, and jazz to The Nest in Indian Wells, a low-key spot for a night of classic sounds.

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