37 gay venues · 22 gay-friendly venues · 254 upcoming events
Palm Springs is one of America's most iconic LGBTQ+ resort destinations, with a long history as a gay getaway in the California desert. With a queer-majority city council, legendary pool parties, and a relaxed year-round vibe, Palm Springs is a paradise for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Nov 8
6 PM - 7 PM
Palm Canyon Drive & the Arenas District, Palm Springs
Palm Springs Pride 2026, Nov 6–8: the Sunday 10 AM parade, the free three-day festival on Palm Canyon Drive, official pool parties and where to stay.

Thu, Nov 5
7 PM - 9 PM
Hunters Palm Springs, Palm Springs

Thu, Nov 5
8 PM - 2 AM
Tool Shed, Palm Springs
Underwear Night at Tool Shed in Warm Sands, Palm Springs: a weekly underwear contest with free clothes check, every Thursday from 8pm to 2am at this men's bar.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 5
8 PM - 10 PM
QUADZ, Palm Springs
Karaoke Nights at QUADZ in Palm Springs (Downtown Palm Springs), Sundays at 6pm and Thursdays at 8pm, singing from the video bar's songbook.
Weekly
Fri, Nov 6
11 AM - 1:30 PM
Hyatt Palm Springs, Palm Springs
I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs runs Friday–Sunday with two daily seatings — a three-course drag brunch with bottomless mimosas and table-side shows.
Weekly
Fri, Nov 6
12 PM - 6 PM
Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs
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Four days of leather, gear, and desert sun. Here's how to do Palm Springs Leather Pride.

The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Palm Springs — America's gayest city with 30+ venues, clothing-optional resorts, Arenas Road nightlife, and year-round events in the desert.

Palm Springs has one of the largest clusters of gay men's resorts in the country, most of them clothing- or swimsuit-optional and most in Warm Sands. Here is every one, what each is like, which pools are heated and which are 24 hours, and the all-welcome resorts to pick if you want drag brunch instead.

Everything you need for The Dinah 2026 — the full Sept 30 – Oct 4 schedule, the Hilton and Hotel Zoso pool parties, Hayley Kiyoko's headline set, and where to stay in Palm Springs.

Where to find drag brunch in Palm Springs — from Oscar's original Sunday show to poolside brunches at The Saguaro and Ace, with days, hosts and booking tips.

Where to see drag in Palm Springs — from Toucans' World Famous Revue and Dragachella at Oscar's to drag bingo nights and the Arenas Road bars.
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