Music festivals in Greater Palm Springs: Where to stay

Greater Palm Springs is synonymous with fun, excitement and energy, thanks to a calendar of top-notch music festivals and events.

Don your best bohemian garb and cowboy boots for Coachella and Stagecoach, held over three consecutive weekends at the Empire Polo Fields whilst White Party Palm Springs is the largest LGBTQ+ dance party in the World.

There is something for everyone. Here are the top picks on where to stay during the events:

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is global happening and one of the most renowned music festivals in the world. Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, the event unfolds over two consecutive weekends 15 – 17 April and 22-24 2022. The 2022 headliners include Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Kanye West.

Where to stay

Ace Hotel Swim & Club

Located just a 25 minute drive from Coachella Valley, the Ace Hotel & Swim Club is a hipster hotel that boasts vintage vibes along with modern amenities. During Coachella, guests here are regularly greeted with live music, DJs sets and late-night shows, so those who don’t have tickets to Coachella can still feel part of it. The rooms are everything a music lover could ask for with in-room record players. Enjoy the hotel’s amenities and outdoor pools, and non-guests can purchase a day pass.

Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa

Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa is located just 15 minutes from Coachella Valley. The onsite amenities are what keep guests coming back here, such as the full-service spa, onsite restaurants and a pool with a sandy beach. Guestrooms come with private balconies, so visitors can enjoy the desert views from their own secluded space.

Stagecoach Country Music Festival 

Thousands of country music fans are dusting off their cowboy boots and hats for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival on 29 April – 1 May 2022. The event features three days of western fun, from dance halls and vintage shopping markets to the concerts themselves. Headlining artists for 2022 include Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs.

Where to stay

 Best Western Date Tree Hotel

Enjoy luxury complete with an affordable price tag. Best Western Date Tree Hotel offers a low-maintenance, unobtrusive charm. The hotel has an Olympic-size pool and free hot breakfast. The cooked-to-order with unlimited 100% Arabica coffee or chilled juices. The hotel is situated in a prime location, downtown Palm Springs, drawing in many guests.

White Party Palm Springs

White Party Palm Springs is the largest LGBTQ+ dance party in the world. Featuring DJs, live performances, pool parties and more, this event brings guests in for an unrivalled weekend of partying, taking place from 29 April – 1 May 2022 with Hilton Palm Springs being the official hotel for the event.

Where to stay

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, the highly anticipated first resort on the west coast, is a tropical oasis just minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Guests can take advantage of several on-site dining options with indoor and outdoor seating. It includes St. Somewhere Spa (Palm Springs’s largest resort spa) all-new family-oriented programming and more.

Kimpton, The Rowan

Just a short walk from the White Party, Kimpton The Rowan is an urban oasis that effortlessly blends laid-back cool and rugged desert beauty. The 153-room boutique hotel boasts the city’s first and only rooftop pool complete with six luxury cabanas, two restaurants and two bars. With its prime location, Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs puts guests just steps away from some of the city’s best dining, shopping, art and attractions.