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Modernism Week — October
October 16-19, 2025
Tickets on sale now!

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"Modernism Week will return to the Palm Springs area Feb. 12 to 22, 2026, with more than 450 events celebrating midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture."

Learn more via @palmspringspost.bsky.social

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Modernism Week to feature more than 450 events in February ⋆ The Palm Springs Post
The 11-day festival in Palm Springs will include home tours, architectural bus rides, parties and educational talks celebrating midcentury modern design. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.
thepalmspringspost.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"A new documentary about Beach, The Donn of Tiki, explores the trajectory of a surprisingly complex man who invented what some consider a kitschy cultural movement."

Learn more via Palm Springs Life, and watch the film on Oct. 18!

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“The Donn of Tiki” Documentary Shares Story of Donn Beach - Palm Springs Life
Learn about Don Beach, the “godfather of Tiki,” in a new documentary screening at the Palm Springs Cultural Center during Modernism Week.
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October 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Grateful for sponsors like Fleetwood Windows and Doors who helped to bring the Modernism Week Featured Home: Sackley Chase Sensation to life!

Learn more via FINE Magazine.

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Fleetwood Windows and Doors Elevate the Sackley Chase Sensation at Modernism Week
Palm Springs is once again calling design enthusiasts and architecture aficionados to Modernism Week this October. Among the highlights is the celebrated Sackley Chase Sensation, a Brutalist-inspired ...
www.finehomesandliving.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"If you're looking to understand Palm Springs' mid-century modern roots, Twin Palms is the perfect place to begin."

Desert Sun took a deep dive into Palm Springs’ first midcentury modern tract neighborhood during Modernism Week – October. Learn more:

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Twin Palms tour reveals the roots of desert modernism during Modernism Week October
The Modernism Week October Twin Palms Guided Walking Tour explores origins of desert modernism through William Krisel's visionary design philosophy.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
"Palm Springs historical walking tour to offer rare interior access to city’s pre-modernist landmarks" via The Palm Springs Post:

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Palm Springs historical walking tour to offer rare interior access to city's pre-modernist landmarks ⋆ The Palm Springs Post
The tour serves as ONE-PS's only major fundraising event of the year, supporting all the organization's activities throughout the year, including the citywide picnic in March.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Excited to kick off Modernism Week – October this Thursday, October 16 through Sunday, October 19!

Learn more via @nbcpalmsprings.bsky.social.

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Modernism Week Hosts October Celebration in Coachella Valley
The celebration serves as a preview to the main Modernism Week festival, scheduled to run February 12-18, 2026.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Thanks #Westways! We can't wait to welcome modernists to the desert this Oct. 16-19.

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Modernism Mania
Published in Westways magazine—Fall 2025
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October 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"A group of architecture and design enthusiasts created a cultural phenomenon in 2006. In light of Modernism Week October's 10th year [...] some of them reflect on the event's origins."

Full story via Palm Springs Life Magazine.

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How Modernism Week Started in Palm Springs: An Oral History - Palm Springs Life
A group of architecture and design enthusiasts created a cultural phenomenon. In light of Modernism Week October’s 10th anniversary, some of them reflect on the event’s origins.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"From October 16 to 19, 2025, Modernism Week returns with its October edition, offering four days of midcentury architecture, design, art, and culture."

Full story via The Hollywood Home. thehollywoodhome.com/modernism-we...
Explore Architectural Icons at Modernism Week in Palm Springs This October | 2025 — The Hollywood Home
4 days of midcentury architecture, design, art, and culture. Guests can slip into sunset cocktail parties, step inside glamorous homes...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"Palm Springs is the place to be this week for fans of art and architecture."

Check out The Desert Sun's picks for the top 10 events to check out this week, including Modernism Week – October!

www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
Things to do in Palm Springs this week include spooky movies, Modernism Week – October
Looking for something to do in the valley this week? The Desert Sun's weekly events roundup is here to help.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
"The fall architectural festival kicks off Thursday, Oct. 16, and we've rounded up a number of free events for mod fans on a budget. From book events and lectures to tours and groovy parties, there's something for every architecture fan on this list." - Desert Sun
www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...
10 free Modernism Week October events for architecture fans on a budget
From book events and lectures to tours and groovy parties, there's something for every architecture fan on this list.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This year marked a milestone with the launch of the Modernism Week + Fallingwater Preservation Internship. Bisrat Engida is the program's inaugural intern, and we had a great conversation about his experience in Pennsylvania and Palm Springs this summer: mwkly.com/people/prese...
October 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Cruise through Palm Springs in style on the Midcentury Sunny Cycle Tour by #PSModCom, October 16–19!

This 2-hour, eco-friendly ride winds through legendary neighborhoods, and includes a stop for complimentary appetizers at Eight4Nine.

Tix: modernismweek.com/october-2025...
Midcentury Sunny Cycle Tour by PS ModCom | Modernism Week – October 2025
Join PS ModCom for a fun 2-hour Sunny Cycle (cycling optional) midcentury tour of the many architectural wonders in a selection of prized neighborhoods.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A midcentury masterpiece with Mayan influences, @sunnylands.bsky.social (the former winter home of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg) was completed in 1966.

Don't miss a chance to step inside this Oct. 16-19: modernismweek.com/october-2025...

#ModernismWeek #MWOctober #MWOct2025
August 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Thank you Travel and Tour World for highlighting Modernism Week! We can't wait to welcome modernists to Palm Springs this October 16-19, 2025.

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August 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Frey House II, the iconic residence of architect Albert Frey, blends function, form, and the desert landscape like no other. Join us Oct. 16-19 for an unforgettable tour of an outstanding example of Modernist architecture.

Learn more: modernismweek.com/october-2025...

📷: Evan Perigo
August 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
On October 17-18, join the Palm Springs Historical Society and get to know the courageous and hardy pioneers, visionary women, Hollywood stars, and architects who shaped Palm Springs.

Learn more about the "Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour":

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August 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
From iconic rooflines to dramatic entryways, curb appeal in Palm Springs is all about personality and timeless design.

This October 16-19, step beyond the front door and experience incredible midcentury architecture up close: modernismweek.com/october-2025...

#ModernismWeek #MWOctober #MWOct2025
August 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"For fans of this beloved era, it’s like stepping into a living museum—except you can walk through the homes, sip cocktails poolside, and hear the stories from those who have lovingly restored the homes."

More about Modernism Week – October via Midwest Design. midwestdesignmag.com/events-1/esc...
Escape to Palm Springs for Modernism Week - Midwest Design
This year’s fall festival, Oct. 16-19, offers fresh ways to experience the desert’s most celebrated architecture and design
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August 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Counting down the hours until Modernism Week – October tickets go on sale tomorrow, August 1 at 12pm PDT ⏳

What's at the top of your dream Palm Springs itinerary?
July 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Mix and mingle with fellow modernists this October 16-19. Make your Modernism Week experience even more memorable and complement the activities on your itinerary with a little fun!

Preview the full schedule: modernismweek.com/october-2025/entertainment-social-events
July 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Did you know that there's more to Modernism Week than architecture? This October 16-19, we've got something for everyone: book signings, talks, art shows, shopping, film presentations, and much more.

Tickets on sale August 1 at 12pm PDT. modernismweek.com/october-2025/unique-experiences
July 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour is back! This open-air experience offers unique, exterior perspectives of Desert Spanish and Midcentury Modern architecture. This tour is offered daily October 16–19.

Tickets will be available August 1: modernismweek.com/october-2025...
July 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM