Modernism Week

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The World-Renowned Celebration of Midcentury Architecture, Design and Culture

06/15/2026

“Who needs to wait until Octo­ber or Feb­ru­ary for a taste of Mod­ern­ism Week? This tour will take attendees on an explor­a­tion of the city’s most beau­ti­ful neigh­bor­hoods, dis­cuss some of Amer­ica’s most import­ant mod­ern­ist design­ers and share stor­ies of Hol­ly­wood celebrit­ies who vis­ited and made Palm Springs home.”

Just two days left to experience the Modernism Week Architecture Tours during XOXO Palm Springs!

Learn more via Desert Sun: https://modwk.co/MBeBJ

Reserve your seats for tours on June 19 and 20: https://modernismweek.com/xoxo-palm-springs/architecture-tours/

06/12/2026

The new XOXO Palm Springs festival runs June 11 to 22 with art, music, film, and food events across the city. See link below ⬇️

📸 Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

XOXO Palm Springs: A New 12-Day Festival Kicks Off Today 06/11/2026

So excited to be a part of the inaugural XOXO Palm Springs kicking off today through June 22!

NBC Palm Springs

XOXO Palm Springs: A New 12-Day Festival Kicks Off Today Palm Springs launches a citywide arts and culture celebration running through June 22.

Photos from Modernism Week's post 06/11/2026

Due to popular demand, we've added a few more tickets!

Don't miss your chance to tour Frank Sinatra's iconic Twin Palms Estate (1947) on June 13 during XOXO Palm Springs. Explore the E. Stewart Williams-designed home that helped put Palm Springs on the modernist map, and discover the stories behind one of the city's most famous architectural landmarks.

Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://modernismweek.com/xoxo-palm-springs/twin-palms-estate-tour/

📷: Jake Holt

06/11/2026

XOXO Palm Springs begins today!

From June 11-22, this inaugural festival brings together the best of Palm Springs' arts, culture, design, and creative community.

Modernism Week is proud to join the celebration with two special experiences that invite you to discover the architecture, design, and fascinating stories behind one of the world's most iconic modernist destinations.

Modernism Week Architecture Tours
June 12-13 and 19-20
Join our expert guides aboard a mini-coach tour showcasing Palm Springs' world-famous midcentury modern architecture. Discover landmark buildings, influential architects, fascinating stories, and the rich design legacy that continues to define the city today.

Tour of the Historic Sinatra Twin Palms Estate
June 13
Step inside one of Palm Springs' most iconic homes during this rare summer tour of Frank Sinatra's legendary Twin Palms estate. Explore both the home's interior and grounds while learning about its architectural significance and Hollywood history.

Learn more and get tickets here: https://modernismweek.com/xoxo-palm-springs/

XOXO Palm Springs Citywide Summer Arts & Culture Festival • June 11–22, 2026 06/10/2026

XOXO Palm Springs Citywide Summer Arts & Culture Festival • June 11–22, 2026 Experience XOXO Palm Springs, a citywide celebration of arts and culture June 11–22. Explore theater, dance, film, architecture, visual arts, galleries, and more across Palm Springs. Discover events, buy tickets, and plan your summer getaway.

06/10/2026

"Modernism Week’s celebrated bus tours make a special return for XOXO with small-group explorations of Palm Springs’ most iconic neighborhoods. Bernstein calls the tours 'always excellent,' and for good reason. Guests gain an insider’s look at landmark homes, famous architects, and the Hollywood personalities who helped define the city’s modernist legacy." - Palm Springs Life

The Modernism Week Architecture Tours are one of the "12 Can’t-Miss XOXO Palm Springs Events" this month: https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/12-cant-miss-xoxo-palm-springs-events/

Join us June 12-13 and 19-20! Tours start at 9:30 a.m.
Tickets: https://modernismweek.com/xoxo-palm-springs/architecture-tours/

06/05/2026

June is an exciting time in Palm Springs, with Pride Month celebrations, cultural events, and the debut of XOXO Palm Springs. We're pleased to be part of this citywide festival, and to continue supporting the next generation of architects and designers through the Modernism Week Scholarship Program.

Read on for this month's highlights: https://mailchi.mp/modernismweek/m7b3aqm8bj-8882342-nlkbkr5z84-15po6g6qf4-8883330

A Lot of Arts: The First XOXO Palm Springs Festival Is Designed to Show Off the City’s Rich Cultural Offerings - Coachella Valley Independent 06/03/2026

“This would be the first time that we’ve had Pride, the Film Festival and Modernism Week doing something within one period [...] Thanks to XOXO Palm Springs, people can realize how vibrant our local arts and culture scene truly is.” - Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein

We're proud to be part of the inaugural XOXO Palm Springs , a new citywide festival showcasing the creativity, stories, and artistic spirit that define our desert community this June 11-22, 2026.

Join Modernism Week on June 12, 13, 19, and 20 to experience the architecture, design, and stories that continue to shape Palm Springs' unique identity. Step inside Frank Sinatra's "Twin Palms" Estate, or discover the best of local landmarks with the Modernism Week Architecture Tours.

Full story via Coachella Valley Independent: https://cvindependent.com/2026/06/a-lot-of-arts-the-first-xoxo-palm-springs-festival-is-designed-to-show-off-the-citys-rich-cultural-offerings/

Learn more about Modernism Week programming during XOXO Palm Springs: https://modernismweek.com/xoxo-palm-springs/

A Lot of Arts: The First XOXO Palm Springs Festival Is Designed to Show Off the City’s Rich Cultural Offerings - Coachella Valley Independent Local music venues, theater stages, museums, art galleries and even event organizers like Modernism Week and Greater Palm Springs Pride will host a variety of arts events from Thursday, June 11, through Monday, June 22.

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