Palm Springs Plaza Theatre surpasses goal of 120 events in four months

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre has reached a milestone of hosting 120 events in its first four months since reopening in December 2025, officials announced today.

"Achieving the Plaza Theatre's goal of 120 events a year in just four months is truly phenomenal,'' Greg O'Dell, president at Oak View Group, said in a statement. "I commend the local Oak View Group team in Palm Springs and the entire Plaza Theatre Board of Directors for what they have been able to accomplish since opening December 1 with Cynthia Erivo."  

The historic 700-seat venue surpassed its annual goal of 120 events in just 121 days. Officials said the theatre is expected to generate about $40 million in annual economic impact and $4 million in annual tax revenue for the city.

Since reopening, the venue has hosted a range of arts and community events, including the Palm Springs Speaks Lecture Series, Modernism Week, the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Arts Teach Kids School Day Performance Series.

"The Plaza Theatre continues to deliver guests from all over the world to downtown Palm Springs for events, enhancing the economic impact to the city of Palm Springs,'' said J.R. Roberts, president of the Plaza Theatre Foundation.