Modernism Week CEO Lisa Smith previews 2026 events

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Design lovers from across the globe are arriving in our valley soon for Modernism Week and this year, organizers say it will be bigger than ever.

More than 350 events are scheduled, beginning Thursday, Feb. 12 through Feb. 22. The festival will feature tours of iconic homes, nightly parties, and a classic car show.

All events are open to the public and many are free or low-cost.

"People come to the desert, they fall in love with it, hopefully they come back year after year and buy property and contribute to our restaurants and hotels and businesses. We had an economic impact of over $68 million to the Coachella Valley last year," said Lisa Smith, Modernism Week CEO. "There's still lots of tickets available for 11 days of tours, parties, fabulous presentations, lectures in the Annenberg Theater, dance parties every night, it's a terrific time."

A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the nonprofit and other local preservation groups.

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