Top 5 Things to Do in Palm Springs This Weekend (July 23–26): Be Messy. Be You.

Let's normalize not having it all together this weekend.

Forget the perfectly curated itinerary, the matching outfits, and pretending you're somehow going to "take it easy" in Palm Springs. You won't. And honestly? That's the whole point. Be spontaneous. Order the extra margarita. Dance when nobody else is dancing. Palm Springs was practically invented for beautifully chaotic weekends with your favorite people.

Here's your permission slip to embrace the mess.

1. Catch Siobhan at The Valerie Lounge

Start your weekend with a soundtrack worthy of your slightly chaotic vacation era. Siobhan is bringing rock, pop, and blues to The Valerie Lounge at The Velvet Rope from 7–9 p.m Friday July 24, 2026. Whether you're sipping a craft cocktail or pretending you're the star of your own music video, this is the perfect way to kick off a girls' weekend. Don't be surprised if one drink turns into three and your evening plans completely change. That's Palm Springs magic.

2. Bingo...But Make It Fabulous

Who says bingo is just for your grandma? Miss Patsi & Friends are hosting Bingo at Luchador Brewing Company in Cathedral City on Saturday, July 25, with games kicking off at 12 p.m. Gift cards are up for grabs, the laughs are nonstop, and proceeds benefit local charities. Grab a cold craft beer, cheer way too loudly when someone yells "Bingo!" and embrace the wholesome chaos. It's giving fun aunt energy, and we're here for it.

3. Make a Splash at Night Swim

If your summer playlist could become an event, it'd probably look like Night Swim at the Palm Springs Surf Club on Saturday, July 25. DJ Gracy D is spinning while the wave pool, water slides, taco stand, and Michelada station keep the party going long after sunset. Tickets are $27, and arriving early is highly recommended because nobody wants to be the one stuck watching everyone else dance from the sidelines. Throw your phone in your beach bag, grab your besties, and cannonball into your messy era.

4. Reset Your Vibe at Desert Frequency Sound Sessions

After a weekend of dancing, swimming, and maybe making a few questionable decisions, Sunday morning is your chance to recharge. Barry Raccio hosts Desert Frequency Sound Sessions at The Den inside The Rowan Hotel on Sunday, July 26, from 9:45 to 11 a.m.

Inspired by the peaceful energy of the desert, this immersive experience combines breathwork and a soothing sound bath to help clear the mental static and reconnect with your authentic self. Arrive between 9:45 and 10 a.m. for tea and mingling before the one-hour sound bath begins promptly at 10 a.m. Think of it as hitting the reset button before heading back into the beautiful chaos of the weekend.

5. End the Weekend with Morgan McMichaels

Sundays are for brunch...and absolutely legendary drag performances. Morgan McMichaels' Iconic Sunday Drag Brunch takes over One Eleven Bar on Sunday, July 26. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the show starts at noon. Expect fierce performances, outrageous laughs, bottomless vibes, and enough sparkle to carry you into Monday. If your mascara survives the show, did you even brunch?

The Weekend Mood

Here's your reminder: your vacation doesn't need to be perfectly curated. The best stories come from the moments you didn't plan—the random dance floor, the surprise bingo win, the late-night tacos, the rooftop conversations, or the sound bath that somehow fixed your soul after Saturday night.

Palm Springs isn't asking you to be perfect.

It's asking you to be present.

Be loud. Be spontaneous. Be a little messy.

Most importantly...

Be you.

About the Author

Born and bronzed under the Palm Springs sun, Indi LaRoux is the desert’s ultimate vibe curator and Squad’s go-to events writer. A Gen Z nepo baby with a flair for vintage glam and chaotic good energy, she’s been skipping red carpets in favor of underground DJ sets since high school. Whether it’s a poolside art pop-up or a moonlit cactus rave, Indie’s got the guest list—and the gossip—before anyone else.