Modernism Week in Palm Springs
Book historic homes as iconic as the event itself
Every February, Palm Springs transforms into a mecca of modernist design during Modernism Week—an 11-day celebration showcasing the desert's iconic mid-century architecture, cutting-edge art, and timeless culture. Dive into coveted architect tours, gleaming vintage exhibitions, insider design symposiums, and sophisticated soirées that magnetize tastemakers worldwide.
When you stay at a mid-century modern Vacasa, you won’t just attend the event—you’ll live it. Explore retro hideaways that Frank Sinatra would stay in today in Palm Springs.
Vacasa’s modernist homes elevate your Palm Springs getaway in every stylish way possible. Here’s what you’ll find:
Meticulously restored mid-century gems featuring authentic details and crystalline pools.
Stay in neighborhoods famed for their mid-century moderns and easily stroll or bike to Modernism Week showcases, boutiques, and culinary hotspots.
Expansive terraces, private pools, panoramic mountain vistas, and resort-caliber luxuries.
Whole-home rentals to relax in after a packed schedule of design events.
Stay in a Charles DuBois–designed mid-century masterpiece in Palm Springs’ coveted Vista Las Palmas neighborhood. Just steps from downtown, this stylish retreat offers stunning mountain views, a dreamy saltwater pool and spa, lush gardens, and multiple firepits for starlit nights.
Forget the bland hotel rooms. Find your personal retro oasis in Palm Springs.
Imagine a morning swim with desert mountain views, a day immersed in design, and twilight aperitifs on your private terrace before or after participating in the following activities:
The signature Modernism Week in Palm Springs takes place from February 12-22, 2026, spanning 11 days. A smaller four-day version of the February event will be held October 16-19, 2025.
Events are spread across Palm Springs and the Greater Coachella Valley, with many highlights in the city’s most iconic mid-century modern neighborhoods.
Expect home tours, double-decker bus tours, lectures, vintage car shows, garden tours, film screenings, and cocktail parties—all celebrating mid-century modern design.
We recommend booking your Palm Springs vacation rental as soon as your event tickets are secured. Popular homes, especially those with mid-century architecture, can book out months in advance.
A Vacasa vacation rental offers more space, privacy, and amenities—like private pools, mountain views, and full kitchens—so you can fully relax between events.
Yes! Many of our Palm Springs rentals feature authentic mid-century design, from architectural details to retro-inspired furnishings, perfect for immersing yourself in the Modernism Week vibe.
