Palm Springs event guide
Modernism Week Trip
Modernism Week brings tours, educational programs and special events celebrating midcentury design to the Palm Springs area, February 11–21, 2027. Choose a weekend and check the schedule before planning each day's stops.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Pick a weekend
- Groups of up to 10
- Feb 11 – 21, 2027
Where to stay for Modernism Week
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: Architecture & design
Visit the architecture museum, then take a Modernism Week tour.
Museum · Morning
The museum's architecture and design center is housed in a midcentury bank building on South Palm Canyon Drive.
Tour · Afternoon
Modernism Week tour
Book a guided architecture tour through Modernism Week and confirm its meeting point before you go.
Restaurant · Dinner
A restaurant serving comfort food from around the world on East Amado Road.
Day 2 · Day 2: Sunnylands
Explore a midcentury estate's gardens, then choose another festival event.
Garden · Morning
The visitor center and desert gardens at the historic Sunnylands estate in Rancho Mirage; check the public hours before you go.
Event · Afternoon
Another Modernism Week event
Choose a tour, educational program or special event from the official schedule and confirm its location.
Day 3 · Day 3: Cactus & the mountain
Walk through a desert garden, then ride the tram up Mount San Jacinto.
Garden · Morning
A family-run garden of cactus and desert plants on South Palm Canyon Drive; check its hours before you go.
Attraction · Afternoon
A rotating tram car climbs to Mountain Station, with views across the valley. Check the winter schedule before you go.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Palm Springs International (PSP). A sample driving route puts the airport about 10 minutes from downtown.
Tickets
Modernism Week 2027 tickets go on sale November 1, 2026, at noon PST. Check the official schedule and book tours in advance.
What's on
The festival offers tours, educational programs and special events celebrating modern architecture, design and culture.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
February 11–21, 2027, per Modernism Week.
November 1, 2026, at noon PST, per the festival.
Tours, educational programs and special events celebrate midcentury architecture, design and culture.
Downtown Palm Springs is a central base for tours and restaurants. Set your dates and group size above to see current stays.