Upcoming Shows
4 Days of Music, Laughter & Fire!
Fueled by the transformative power of the arts, the Sunset Music and Education Foundation (SMEF) brings people together through world-class performances, comprehensive music education, and cultural access—empowering underserved students with the instruments and resources they need to thrive.
Thursday, November 6th
Opening Night Kick-off
“Roberta Flack: The Homecoming”
One Epic Weekend: PS Pride, Veterans Day & Nonstop Music Collide in Palm Springs! Opening night tickets start at $25 - seating is limited!
Thursday, November 6 – Roberta Flack: The Homecoming (7:00–8:30 PM)
Opening night of the Sunset Music & Comedy Festival sets the stage with a theatrical, jazz-club celebration conceived and hosted by award-winning vocalist, storyteller, playwright, and musical force Sweet Baby J’ai.
Featuring Sandy Adams, Amber Flame, Yve Evans, Laurie Morvan, and comedian Mimi Gonzalez, this intimate evening unites a cast of powerhouse performers who symbolically welcome Roberta home with music, comedy, and spirit—delivering powerful performances, rich interpretations, and heartfelt storytelling.
Backed by an all-star band, Sweet Baby J’ai invites audiences into a luminous journey of legacy and community. More than a concert, it’s a celebration of resilience, beauty, and the undeniable power of song—an opening night that lights the way for a dazzling weekend ahead.
Friday and/or Saturday Nights
November 7th & 8th
Blues, Jazz, Laughs & a Lil' Badass!
We're setting the stage on fire at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA, for a genre-bending evening that blends music, laughter, and a whole lot of magic. Two nights of legends, laughter, and liberation—only at Sunset Music & Comedy Festival. Get your discounted Two Day Groove Pass for Friday and Saturday night tickets or a Single Night Ticket. Tickets start at $65 - Premium seats are nearly sold out! Get them now!
Friday Night – Two Roads: From Roots to Broadway
Start your Veterans Day Weekend with Pride at the Palm Springs Cultural Center! This official Palm Springs Pride event is the perfect way to shift from the colorful buzz of the boulevard into an unforgettable evening. Slip into the night for a world-class concert featuring powerhouse voices and soul-stirring comedy. Tony-nominated jazz royalty Ann Hampton Callaway brings her soaring voice and jazz brilliance, Grammy-nominated Amythyst Kiah delivers raw Americana-soul fire, and Jason Stuart keeps the energy rolling with sharp, heartfelt comedy.
Saturday Night – The Revival
Saturday night is a spiritual awakening disguised as a concert. “Soul. Power. Feminism. Let the Revival Begin.” is more than a show—it’s a movement wrapped in music, laughter, and liberation at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The high priestess of cool Lady Blackbird ignites the stage with a raw, haunting sound that channels Nina, Billie, and every Black woman who ever turned pain into power. Balancing that intensity with pure hilarity is Vickie Shaw, the Southern spitfire whose no-holds-barred comedy cuts straight to the funny bone. And rounding out the evening, legendary Sunset Legacy of Inspiration honoree Holly Near offers a stirring tribute to the groundbreaking era of Womyn’s Music, that powerful intersection of protest, poetry, and possibility.
Please note: Your ticket guarantees seating in your selected section (Premium or General seating). Seats are first come, first served—so arrive early to grab great spots and sit with your friend
Sunday, November 9th
The Goddess Groove March
Palm Springs Pride Parade
Get ready to strut, sway, and slay! Join us for The Goddess Groove March at the Palm Springs Pride Parade—a vibrant, joyful celebration of sisterhood, spirit, and unapologetic pride. This isn’t just a march, it’s a movement. Whether you're rocking your fiercest look, waving your flag high, or dancing like no one's watching, come represent the rhythm, power, and beauty of women and femmes in full force. Downtown Palm Springs. Click on Tickets to register to march with us. Spots are limited!
We’re marching in honor of the divine feminine in all of us (even the guys as we all have X and Y chromosomes)—and leading the way is none other than our radiant Shero, Celebrity Grand Marshall, Holly Near! A true icon of women's music, activism, and soul, Holly embodies everything this moment is about.
Show your spirit and march with us in unity, joy, and groove. Bring your glitter, your grace, your goddess energy—and let’s light up Palm Canyon like never before!
Now more than ever, it’s important to show up and show out—to be seen, to be heard, and to celebrate who we are with pride and purpose.
Get ready to march with us. Bring your glitter, your groove, your hometown T-shirts and your goddess energy—we’ll see you on Palm Canyon!