White Party canceled in 2025; future of the event remains unclear
The 2025 White Party in Palm Springs has been canceled, officials confirmed to News Channel 3. It remains unclear if the event will return in 2026.
In a statement to News Channel 3, a spokesperson said the original purpose of the event – to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ people – as there are now safe places across the world for the community.
See the full statement below:
"Thank you for your energy, support, love and commitment to the longest running gay destination event in the country. White Party Palm Springs started in 1989 as a safe space to gather, meet new life long friends, dance and celebrate our uniqueness, diversity and beautiful community. We feel that Jeffrey Sanker's original idea for starting White Party Palm Springs has been accomplished. Today, there are multiple safe spaces across the globe and a younger community that no longer hides in the shadows with the need for events like White Party Palm Springs to feel safe. We have made the hard decision to take 2025 off and not produce White Party Palm Springs. The legacy of White Party Palm Springs will continue to grow and evolve as we look forward to 2026 and beyond."
Jack Ketsoyan, White Party
The White Party is one of the largest LGBTQ+ dance music festivals in the country. It's taken place in downtown Palm Springs for 34 years.
White Party founder Jeffrey Sanker died in 2021 after a battle with liver cancer. He was honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 2023.
