There’s a lot happening in the Coachella Valley in March, from the renowned BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, featuring top players from around the world, to the La Quinta Art Celebration, showcasing over 200 world-class artists. With music concerts, theater productions, art exhibitions, and culinary events, there's something for everyone. Read on to find out more about the most exciting happenings in the Palm Springs area during the month of March. 

 

EVENTS

 

BNP Paribas Open - March 6-19

 

The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is one of the largest professional tennis tournaments in the world, attracting over 400,000 tennis fans from around the world. The event draws top players from around the globe to compete for prize money and prestigious titles. Crowd favorite Raphael Nadal and last years mens winner Taylor Fritz are expected to return, as is defending women’s champ Iga Swiatek. 

 

For more information, click HERE.

 

Fashion Week El Paseo - March 17-23

 

Fashion Week El Paseo is a week-long celebration of fashion and design, featuring runway shows, cocktail receptions, trunk shows, and celebrity meet-and-greets, Popular designer Michael Costello will be presenting his latest designs, as will award-winning designer Josie Natori and Nikki Yassemi Wirthensohn.

 

For more information, click HERE.

 

AmDocs Film Festival - March 30 - April 3

 

The American Documentary and Animated Film Festival (AmDocs), a world-renowned event that showcases inspiring and thought-provoking documentary films, returns as an in-person event for the first time since 2019. The festival features documentaries and animated films from around the world, and kicks off with an opening night gala on March 30.

 

For more information, click HERE.

 

Glow in the Park - March 17 - April 30

 

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens hosts the annual "Glow in the Park" event, a magical nighttime experience featuring hand-crafted lanterns and over 5,000 twinkling lights illuminating the zoo's pathways, botanical gardens, and animal exhibits. Guests can enjoy interactive exhibits, live music, and food and beverage vendors. The event is family-friendly and tickets must be purchased in advance. It's a unique opportunity to see the zoo's animals and exhibits in a new light, creating a memorable experience for all ages. 

 

For more information, click HERE.

 

Palm Desert Food & Wine - March 24-26

 

The Palm Desert Food and Wine festival is a culinary extravaganza that brings together food and wine lovers from across the region. The festival features wine tastings, cooking demonstrations from the nation’s top chefs, and a variety of gourmet dishes from local chefs. You won’t want to miss the James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon with wine pairings for each course. 

 

For more information, click HERE.

 

Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival - March 18-19

 

The 11th annual Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival is a vibrant event that brings together talented artists from around the country to create stunning works of art in chalk on the streets of Palm Springs. The two-day event features artists, vendors, music, a kid’s zone, and other activities for the entire family. Judging takes place at 4pm on Sunday March 19.

 

For more information, click HERE.

 

Palm Springs International LGBT Hockey Tournament - March 23-26

 

The Palm Springs International LGBT Hockey Tournament, presented by the Coachella Valley Firebirds, will take place at Acrisure Arena and will feature ten teams from across North America. The tournament is open to all advocates and supporters of the LGBT community. The tournament will also have social events every day, and a grand closing party with dinner included.

 

For more information, click HERE.

 

 

LAUGH A LITTLE

 

Caliente Comedy - Every Friday Night

 

Come out and enjoy a few hearty laughs at Caliente Comedy! Just stop by the Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Palm Springs every Friday at 8 pm for a great comedy show by some of the best touring comics. 

  • Saul Trujillo - Mar 3
  • Madison Sinclair - Mar 10
  • Sandro Locolano - Mar 17
  • JB Ball - Mar 24

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.

 

Agua Caliente Casino

  • Jay Leno - March 25

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE

 

ENJOY SOME MUSIC

 

McCallum Theatre - Small and intimate, the McCallum is one of the best venues in the desert.

  • Michael Feinstein & Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Mar 3-4
  • The Kingston Trio - Mar 5
  • Herb Alpert and Lani Hall - Mar 9
  • David Foster & Katharine McPhee - Mar 10-12
  • Charo - Mar 31

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.

 

Acrisure Arena

  • Jimmy Buffet - Mar 7
  • Reba McEntire - Mar 31

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.

 

Agua Caliente Casino - Agua Caliente has one of the premier showrooms in the valley, and live shows scheduled this month include:

  • Sammy Hagar & The Circle - Mar 4
  • John Secada - Mar 8
  • The Beach Boys - Mar 17
  • Marie Osmond - Mar 18

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.

 

Fantasy Springs Casino

  • Cheryl Crow - Mar 4
  • Bonnie Raitt - Mar 10
  • Tanya Tucker - Mar 18

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.

 

Morongo Casino

  • George Clinton - Mar 3
  • Ginuwine and Jon B - Mar 10

For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.

 

 

CHECK OUT A LOCAL THEATER

 

CVRep 

  • Hand to God - Mar 28 - April 9
  • Once - through Mar 11

For more information and to get tickets, click HERE.

 

Palm Canyon Theatre 

  • Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will? - Mar 17-26
  • The Scarlett Pimpernel - through Mar 5

For more information and to get tickets, click HERE.

 

Desert Theatreworks 

  • Escape to Margaritaville - Mar 10 - Apr 2
  • The Mousetrap - through Mar 5

For more information and to get tickets, click HERE.

 

Dezart Performs 

  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Unit - Mar 3-12

For more information and to get tickets, click HERE.

 

 

ART EXHIBITIONS

 

Desert X - Mar 4 - May 7

The wildly popular outdoor art exhibit called Desert X features site-specific installations by established and emerging artists that explore various topics, including climate change, immigration, and the environment. The exhibit showcases works in unexpected places such as the desert, parks, and buildings, ranging from dazzling mirrors to augmented reality installations and vibrant murals..

For more information click HERE. 

 

La Quinta Art Celebration - Mar 2-5

Don't miss La Quinta Art Celebration! Over 200 world-class artists will showcase their creations in a variety of styles. Enjoy upscale amenities including dining at the Gourmet Celebration Bistro, drinks at the Champagne Bar and Winery Experience, and live entertainment from Latin Guitarists to dance-worthy bands. Ranked as the #1 Fine Art & Fine Craft Show in the Nation by Art Fair SourceBook, this event is a must-see!

For more information click HERE.

 

Coda Gallery

  • Burner: Exhibition of International Street Artists - Mar 3-24

For more information, click HERE

 

Palm Springs Museum of Art

  • Petra Cortright - through Mar 26
  • Phillip K Smith III: Light & Change - through May 7
  • Albert Frey: Innovative Modernist - Jan - Jun

For more information, click HERE

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