Modernism Week 2025


Celebrating 20 years of Modernism Week

The Premier Palm Springs Event Celebrating Midcentury Art, Architecture and Culture

Modernism Week’s signature February festival takes place February 13 - 23, 2025, highlighting midcentury modern architecture, art, interior design, landscape design, and vintage culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. The annual 11-day festival will feature more than 350 tours, programs and events. All activities are open to the public and tickets are available now. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit Modernism Week (a non-profit organization) and other local preservation, neighborhood, and community groups.

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2025 Bus Tours

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Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour

The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

2025 Home Tours

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Calypso Palms: Where the Rat Pack Stayed and Played

Step back to the 1960s at Calypso Palms during Modernism Week, touring 8 units—including 3 newly refurbished ones—where Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack once stayed and played., 8 units on this tour

2025 Films & Lectures

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Breeze Blocks are Back!

The HSPD invites Modernists to experience our new Breeze Block garden. This inexpensive, thus democratic, material suited not only the hot desert sun but also the ethos of MCM. Architecture for all.

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Palm Springs Tiki: Polynesia in the Desert

During the midcentury, Modernism and primitivism united spectacularly in Palm Springs. Authors Sven Kirsten and Peter Moruzzi have traced the unique history of Polynesian pop in the California desert.

2025 Experiences

2025 Entertainment & Social Events

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Modernism Week 20th Anniversary Opening Night Extravaganza

An over-the-top entertainment extravaganza celebrating Modernism Week's 20th in rollicking style with Sinatra, The Beatles and Elvis! Dancing and dining throughout the night to kick things off in style.

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Saturday Night at the Sinatra Estate

Guests are invited to an exclusive and festive cocktail party with Frank's favorite style Italian dinner at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.

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