PALM SPRINGS, CA (February 5, 2026) – Modernism Week starts February 12 and will run through February 22, 2026. The annual festival that celebrates modernist architecture, design, and culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California this year will offer more than 450 engaging programs during the 11-day festival. While some of the programs are sold out, tickets are available for a range of exciting and compelling activities, including many free and low-cost programs. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to modernismweek.com. Highlighted programs that still have availability include:
Signature Activities
- Start the festival by stepping back in time for a night of vintage glamour at the Modernism Week Opening Night Party: Modernist Motown (2/12, $350).Opening Night will be a celebration of music and style at Modernist Motown. Live Motown classics, bold Palm Springs style, cocktails and delectable food stations will make for an unforgettable night.
- For those looking to find rare vintage furniture or accessories, don’t miss the festive Preview Party for the Palm Springs Modernism Show (2/13, $150) at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The party is the prime opportunity for participants to shop directly from dealers before the show opens to the public on Saturday.
- Keynote Presentation: Elizabeth Diller, Diller Scofidio + Renfro (2/14, $45, $65, $125) Modernism Week is honored to welcome architect Elizabeth Diller, a founding partner of Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), as the keynote presenter for 2026.
- Special Event: 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize Ceremony (2/18, $20) World Monuments Fund and Modernism Week have partnered to present the 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize ceremony announcing the 2026 prize recipient. This is the first time this event has been held outside of New York City. The World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize has been made possible, in part, by support from Knoll.
- Palm Springs Modernism Show (2/13 – 2/16, $35 in advance, $40 at door) This annual show is the most well-attended activity of Modernism Week.
- Curated Vintage Event (2/14 and 2/15, $15 and $30) Retailers and private dealers showcase their finest vintage apparel, luxury items, textiles, jewelry, and accessories.
- Modernism Week’s kick-off FREE event, the walk-of-stars rededication for First Lady of Modernism Week Nelda Linsk’s star (2/12, FREE) The star of beloved long-time Palm Springs resident Nelda Linsk will be updated with the title “First Lady of Modernism Week.”
Tours
- Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Marquee at Twin Palms (2/13 – 2/16, 2/20 – 2/22, $40) The 1957 Marquee at Twin Palms is a luminous showcase of midcentury modern design Reimagined by H3K Home + Design, Modernism Week sponsors Brizo, California Closets, Dunn-Edwards Paints, Ferguson Home, Flor, James Martin Vanities, Kichler, and Monogram contributed to this home’s stunning renovation.
- Tour With the Author: Unseen Midcentury Desert Modern with Daniel Chavkin (2/17, $150) This exclusive event offers rare access to private residences in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage by legendary architects including Donald Wexler, Stan Sackley, Richard Harrison, William Cody, Dean Davidson, E. Stewart Williams, and more.
· Sip, Stroll & Brunch at Casa Cody (2/17, $90) Join fellow Modernists for a guided tour and stylish brunch set against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains at Casa Cody, a historic Palm Springs property and the city’s oldest operating hotel.
- The Lautner Compound Tour (2/13 – 2/15. 2/20 and 2/121, $60)Once a year, the doors swing open to “The Lautner,” famed architect John Lautner’s 1947 residential fourplex—a midcentury masterpiece.
Live Talks & Presentations
- Modernism and the Future of Housing: A Symposium (2/21, $75, $95, $175, $195) The Palm Springs Art Museum, in partnership with Palm Springs Architectural Alliance, will present a symposium on early modernist design principles and what these forecast about the future of housing.
- Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey (2/20, $125) Experience an enchanting multimedia experience celebrating the historic Plaza Theater, Palm Springs history, and the silver screen. It will be introduced by Lucie Arnaz.
- This Is Your Life, Nelda Linsk (2/19, $25) This is a candid and one-time-only captivating review of the amazing life and career of Nelda Linsk.
- The Charles & Ray Eames Foundation: Preserving Legacy, Inspiring the Future (2/18, $20) In this talk Eames Demetrios (grandson of Charles and Ray Eames and Chairman of the Board of the Charles & Ray Eames Foundation) and Adrienne Luce Foundation Executive Director will celebrate the enduring power and influence of Ray and Charles Eames to link people, ideas, and generations.
- Total Design – Miller House and Garden, Columbus, Indiana (2/15, $20) The 1957 Miller House and Garden is one of the most iconic examples of Total Modern Design. Architecture by Eero Saarinen, interiors by Alexander Girard and gardens by Dan Kiley.
New Films
- Short Documentary Double Feature: “Curating Modernism” and “American Look” (2/22, $10) Curating Modernism explores the challenges of preserving 20th century Modern architecture in the U.S. while American Look is a remastered version of a 1958 promotional film for the 1959 Chevrolet Impala.
- The Weird and Wonderful World of Industrial Musicals (2/13 and 2/14, $25) Bizarrely funny vintage film clips presented by Letterman Show and The Simpsons writer Steve Young offer an astonishing look at the secret corporate musical theater we were never meant to see.
Unique Opportunities
· Vintage Trailer Show (2/21 and 2/22, $30) This thoughtfully curated collection of vintage trailers, campers, buses and motor homes is one of the most celebrated and exciting events of Modernism Week’s second weekend.
· Celebrities on the Green: A Celebration at the Historic O’Donnell Golf Club (2/16, $250 standard admission, $350 all inclusive tour experience) Celebrate the glamour of Palm Springs’ golden era at this unforgettable evening where lively music by the Dreamboats, classic style, exceptional food, handcrafted cocktails, and the timeless allure of vintage Palm Springs all come together at the historic O’Donnell Golf Club.
· Pasta Making Cooking Class and Lunch at Trio Palm Springs (2/16, $125) Guests of this unique event will enjoy a special opportunity to learn the art of pasta making in a hands-on session led by Trio Palm Springs’ Executive Chef, Gladis Lizarraga. Limited to 25 participants.
Highlighted Free Events:
- Modernism Week Vintage Car Show (2/16, FREE)
- Modernism Yard Sale (2/22, FREE)
- St. Theresa School Modernism Projects (2/17 and 2/19, FREE)
Free Trina Turk Events
- Vera Neumann Vintage Scarves and Book signing event at Trina Turk (2/20, FREE)
- Mix and Mingle with Trina Turk and Joe Cariati (2/12, FREE)
Free Talks
- New Modernism Narratives: Conserving Modernist Architecture in Africa (2/19, FREE) Exiled in L.A.: The Untold Story of Leopold Fischer, Émigré Architect in Southern California (2/16, FREE) Underwriting for Stories Untold and complimentary admission generously provided by Room & Board roomandboard.com.
Festive CAMP events
- Newcomers Reception at CAMP (2/12, FREE)
- Friday Afternoon Fun: Kaftan Royale (2/13, FREE) and Tiki Time (2/20, FREE)
Shag Related Events
- “The Highbrow Luau” Cocktail Reception at The Shag Store (2/14, FREE)
- Shag Signing and Meet & Greet at The Shag Store (2/15, FREE)
- “Desert Drive” Cocktail Reception at The Shag Store (2/21, FREE)
Art Related
- Artists Council Exhibition: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context (2/15, FREE)
- Modernism Art District Tour (2/21, FREE)
- Breeze Blocks are Back! (2/15, FREE)
Modernism Week top sponsors include Ferguson Home, Brizo, Dunn-Edwards Paints, Monogram, Cotino, DWR, Flor, and Natural Retreats. The City of Palm Springs is the Civic Presenting Sponsor. To receive Modernism Week updates, visit modernismweek.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X.
