Palm Springs event guide
Palm Springs Film Festival Trip
The Palm Springs International Film Festival runs January 7–18, 2027, opening with the Film Awards before screenings begin January 8. Use the date picker for opening or closing days and leave time between venues.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Pick your days
- Groups of up to 10
- Jan 7 – 18, 2027
Where to stay for the festival
All Palm Springs staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Day 1: Opening night
The awards open the festival before the screening days begin.
Event · Evening
The Film Awards kick off the festival here on Thursday, January 7. Check the official event details for arrival information.
Day 2 · Day 2: Cactus garden & films
Visit a desert garden, then head downtown for a screening.
Garden · Morning
A family-run garden of cactus and desert plants on South Palm Canyon Drive; check its hours before you go.
Restaurant · Lunch
A New York-style deli and bakery with an extensive menu at E Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Film · Evening
A festival screening venue within walking distance of downtown. Check the official schedule for showtimes.
Day 3 · Day 3: Sunnylands
Explore the gardens in the morning, then head back for another screening.
Garden · Morning
The visitor center and desert gardens at the historic Sunnylands estate in Rancho Mirage; check public opening days before you go.
Restaurant · Dinner
A California bistro with spacious dining areas in the heart of Palm Springs.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Palm Springs International (PSP). A sample driving route puts the airport about 10 minutes from downtown.
Lines
For ticketed screenings, lines form 30 to 45 minutes before showtime; seating is not guaranteed if you are not seated 15 minutes before the screening.
Venues
Festival screenings are spread across the greater Palm Springs area and Coachella Valley. Check the official venue pages and plan time between theaters.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
January 7–18, 2027, per the festival.
January 7, 2027. The awards open the festival, per the festival's official announcement.
At theaters across the greater Palm Springs area and Coachella Valley. Check the festival's venue pages for details.
Festival Theaters is within walking distance of downtown restaurants. Set your dates and group size above to see current stays.