February 11–21, 2027 | Palm Springs, California

Every February, Palm Springs becomes the center of the design world as architecture enthusiasts, historians, preservationists, and lovers of Mid-Century Modern style gather for one of the desert's most anticipated celebrations: Modernism Week!

The 2027 festival takes place February 11–21, offering 11 days of architectural discovery, exclusive home tours, neighborhood explorations, design exhibitions, vintage shopping, and special events.

What makes Modernism Week particularly exciting is the opportunity to experience architecture that is normally hidden behind private gates and garden walls. Visitors can step inside beautifully preserved homes, discover thoughtful renovations, and explore the architectural legacy that helped define Palm Springs.

With more than 400 scheduled programs and events, deciding what to attend can feel overwhelming.

To help you plan, The Paul Kaplan Group has highlighted some of the most interesting experiences for 2027, particularly for those who appreciate Palm Springs' iconic architectural neighborhoods.

Tickets are now on sale, and popular tours can sell out early!

🎟️ Official Modernism Week 2027 Schedule and Tickets:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/

Our Top Modernism Week 2027 Events

1. Twin Palms Turns 70: A Celebration of Desert Modernism

📅 February 15, 2027

🎟️ Tickets: $110 per person

⏰ Duration: Approximately 3 hours

The legendary Twin Palms neighborhood celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2027, making this one of the festival's most meaningful architectural events.

Visitors can explore six residences, including five Palmer & Krisel homes and an Ocotillo Lodge condominium, with examples of original mid-century details, careful restorations, and modern adaptations.

Developed by the Alexander Construction Company in the 1950s, Twin Palms helped establish the distinctive architectural vocabulary of Palm Springs, with butterfly roofs, exposed structural elements, expansive glass walls, and an unmistakable connection between indoor and outdoor living.

For anyone interested in Alexander homes and the evolution of Desert Modernism, this is a particularly compelling tour.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/home-tours/twin-palms-turns-70-youre-invited/

2. Canyon View Estates: The Finale

📅 February 13, 2027

🎟️ Tickets: $70 per person

⏰ Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Canyon View Estates is one of the most distinctive mid-century condominium communities in South Palm Springs.

Developed by Roy Fey, with architectural designs by the celebrated team of Dan Palmer and William Krisel, the neighborhood is known for its dramatic rooflines, expansive glass, generous greenbelts, and spectacular mountain setting.

This year's "Finale" tour showcases six oversized residences in the community's final development phase, completed in 1967.

The neighborhood also gained additional recognition as a filming location for the 2022 movie "Don't Worry Darling."

For visitors interested in architectural condominiums and the resort-oriented lifestyle of South Palm Springs, this is an excellent addition to the itinerary.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/home-tours/canyon-view-estates-finale/

3. The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour

📅 February 11–21, 2027

🎟️ Tickets: $130 per person

⏰ Duration: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes

First time attending Modernism Week? This signature tour is one of the best ways to become familiar with Palm Springs' extraordinary architectural landscape.

From the upper deck of an open-air bus, visitors discover important residential neighborhoods, commercial landmarks, and civic buildings that tell the story of the city's development.

The tour provides historical context for Palm Springs architecture and is particularly appealing to visitors who want a broad introduction before exploring individual properties and neighborhoods.

You'll discover how architects such as Albert Frey, Donald Wexler, William Krisel, and E. Stewart Williams helped shape the distinctive architectural identity of Palm Springs.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/bus-tours/premier-double-decker-architectural-bus-tour/

4. Frey House II: An Extraordinary Modernist Landmark

📅 Multiple Dates: February 11–21, 2027

🎟️ Tickets: $75 for tour / $125 for tour with reception

Few buildings demonstrate the relationship between architecture and the desert environment as beautifully as Frey House II.

Designed by pioneering modernist architect Albert Frey as his own residence, the house is celebrated for its efficient use of space, minimal materials, and exceptional integration with the natural mountain landscape.

Built into the mountainside overlooking Palm Springs, the home incorporates a large natural boulder into its interior design and features dramatic views through expansive glass.

The residence is considered one of the finest examples of Desert Modernism and provides a rare opportunity to experience the architect's personal vision.

Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, this experience is especially meaningful for architecture students, designers, and anyone interested in modernist design.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/home-tours/frey-house-ii-tour-museum-day/

5. Casa Haku: A Mid-Century Classic Reimagined

📅 February 12–15 and 19–21, 2027

🎟️ Tickets: $45 per person

⏰ Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Located in the celebrated Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, Casa Haku demonstrates how a historic home can evolve while maintaining an appreciation for its architectural origins.

Originally designed by Palmer & Krisel in 1959, the property has been transformed by H3K Home + Design, combining its mid-century heritage with contemporary Japandi-inspired interiors.

The result is a sophisticated interpretation of Desert Modernism that respects the home's original architectural character while introducing contemporary materials and design elements.

For homeowners considering renovations to an Alexander home or other architectural property, this tour offers inspiration for balancing preservation with modern comforts.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/home-tours/modernism-week-featured-home-tour-casa/

6. Mariposa: One of William Krisel's Final Designs

📅 February 12–15 and 19–21, 2027

🎟️ Tickets: $45 per person

⏰ Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Modernism Week isn't just about preserving the past. It's also about understanding how great architecture continues to evolve.

Mariposa, completed in 2006, represents one of architect William Krisel's final residential designs.

The home has recently been refreshed by H3K Home + Design, bringing new finishes and an updated outdoor environment to Krisel's original vision.

This tour provides a fascinating opportunity to see how the principles of Desert Modernism remain relevant decades after the architectural movement first transformed Palm Springs.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/home-tours/modernism-week-featured-home-tour-mariposa/

7. Palm Springs Modernism Show: A Paradise for Design Collectors

📅 February 13–15, 2027

🎟️ Tickets: $40 for three-day general admission

If your interests extend beyond architecture into furniture, art, and interior design, the Palm Springs Modernism Show is an essential stop.

Celebrating its 26th year, the show brings together approximately 150 national and international exhibitors offering vintage furniture, decorative objects, lighting, art, and contemporary designs.

Visitors can browse collectible furnishings, discover unusual accessories, and explore the creativity that helped define the mid-century design movement.

It's a great place to find inspiration for furnishing a Mid-Century Modern home or simply enjoy the remarkable design legacy of the era.

General admission also includes entry to the Classic Car Show on Monday.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/unique-experiences/palm-springs-modernism-show/

8. Opening Night Party: Beehives & Butterflies

📅 February 11, 2027

⏰ 7 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $350 per person

Modernism Week isn't all architecture tours and lectures. It's also a celebration of the style, fashion, and social culture that defined mid-century Palm Springs.

The 2027 opening party celebrates the 1960s with retro-inspired fashion, dinner by Lulu, cocktails, music, and dancing.

Expect a colorful evening celebrating the glamour and playful spirit of the era.

For visitors who want a memorable introduction to the festival, this is a festive way to begin the celebration.

🎟️ Tickets and Event Details:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/entertainment-social-events/modernism-week-opening-night-party-beehives/

9. Modern Garden Tour: Where Architecture Meets the Landscape

📅 February 17, 2027

🎟️ Listed Price: $85 per person

⏰ Duration: Approximately 3 hours

⚠️ Currently Sold Out — Check for Availability Updates

Palm Springs architecture is inseparable from its desert landscape, and the Modern Garden Tour celebrates that relationship.

The 2027 tour features six private gardens, from lush tropical settings to Japanese-inspired designs, desert plantings, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

Visitors can discover how thoughtful landscape design complements modernist homes and creates outdoor living spaces ideally suited to the desert environment.

Although this popular event is currently sold out, it's worth keeping on your radar when planning future visits to Modernism Week.

🎟️ Official Event Information:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/unique-experiences/modern-garden-tour/

More Architectural Neighborhood Tours Worth Exploring

Beyond these highlighted events, the 2027 schedule offers opportunities to experience several remarkable architectural neighborhoods across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.

Here are a few additional neighborhood tours worth considering:

🏡 Canyon View Estates: Desert Leisure by William Krisel — February 14

🏡 Sandpiper Circle 3: A Midcentury Oasis — February 12

🏡 Little Beverly Hills 70th Anniversary Home Tour — February 13

🏡 Sagewood: Donald Wexler's Oasis for Living — February 16

🏡 El Rancho Vista Estates: The Good Palm Springs Life — February 20

🏡 Palm Desert Signature Home Tour — February 16

These neighborhood experiences provide a broader understanding of how Desert Modernism developed, from the single-family homes of the Alexander era to the innovative condominium communities that helped establish Palm Springs as an internationally recognized resort destination.

🎟️ Explore All Architectural Home Tours:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/home-tours/

Tips for Booking Your Modernism Week 2027 Tickets

With hundreds of events available, a little planning can make your experience much more enjoyable.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR PRIORITY TOURS FIRST

Popular private-home tours and limited-capacity experiences can sell out well before February. If there's a particular home or neighborhood you want to see, reserve your ticket early.

🌴 GROUP EVENTS BY NEIGHBORHOOD

Consider exploring South Palm Springs one day and northern architectural neighborhoods such as Racquet Club Estates, Twin Palms, and Vista Las Palmas another day.

🚗 ALLOW TIME BETWEEN TOURS

Some experiences require driving between locations, walking through neighborhoods, or arriving at designated check-in locations. Avoid scheduling events too closely together.

♿ REVIEW ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

Many historic properties have steps, narrow passages, or limited wheelchair accessibility. Review individual event descriptions before booking.

📅 DOUBLE-CHECK BEFORE PURCHASING

Modernism Week ticket purchases are generally final, nonrefundable, and nonexchangeable. Confirm your dates, times, and event selections before completing checkout.

🎟️ Official Modernism Week 2027 Tickets and Schedule:

https://modernismweek.com/2027/

Fall in Love With the Architecture? Consider Making Palm Springs Home!

For many visitors, Modernism Week is more than a festival. It's their introduction to the distinctive neighborhoods, architectural history, and relaxed desert lifestyle that make Palm Springs such a desirable place to live.

You may arrive for a tour of an Alexander home in Twin Palms, discover the striking rooflines of Canyon View Estates, or explore a beautifully restored condominium in South Palm Springs, only to find yourself imagining what it would be like to own a piece of this architectural history.

And you wouldn't be alone!

Palm Springs has long attracted architecture enthusiasts who appreciate the clean lines, indoor-outdoor living, historical significance, and enduring appeal of Mid-Century Modern design.

At The Paul Kaplan Group, we've spent more than 25 years helping buyers and sellers navigate the Palm Springs real estate market, with a particular passion for Mid-Century Modern and architecturally significant properties.

Our team's architectural knowledge and extensive experience in neighborhoods such as Racquet Club Estates, Vista Las Palmas, Twin Palms, Canyon View Estates, and El Rancho Vista Estates allow us to help buyers appreciate not only the beauty of these homes, but also their history, distinctive design, and place in the Palm Springs story.

Whether you're interested in an authentic Alexander home, a Donald Wexler design, a classic Meiselman property, or a beautifully restored architectural condominium, we're here to help you discover the possibilities.

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Modernism Week may bring you to Palm Springs for a few days, but the architecture, lifestyle, and sense of community might just convince you to stay!

We hope to see you at Modernism Week 2027!

— The Paul Kaplan Group

*Event details, pricing, and availability reflect information reviewed November 14, 2026, and are subject to change. Always confirm details and purchase tickets through the official Modernism Week website.