Modernism Week’s signature February festival will return Feb. 15 – 25, 2024 — just in time for some dreamy Valentine’s Day excursions.

The 2024 event series will again highlight mid-century modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design and more in the greater Palm Springs area. According to a recent release from organizers, the 11-day festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, tours of iconic homes in more than 35 communities, live shows, and numerous parties.

The festival’s beloved double-decker bus tours are back, but this year also features several new events for architecture fans of all ages. All events are open to the public and tickets go on sale at noon Wednesday, Nov. 1 at modernismweek.com. The event schedule may be previewed on the website starting Oct. 25 (but new events will likely be added throughout the fall).

“We are thrilled that Modernism Week is returning for its 19th year in Palm Springs,” said Modernism Week CEO Lisa Vossler Smith. “We are excited about the compelling new programs this year, including an emphasis on architect Albert Frey’s work. We have expanded our architectural bus tours, and will offer a variety of parties, educational talks, vintage fashion, and live music events. We are very pleased to be offering CAMP, our headquarters, again inside the Hyatt Palm Springs. We invite the public to join us for eleven amazing days of festivities.”

New tours for 2024

Are you a return Modernism Week eventgoer who’s hoping to see or learn something new this year? We’ve got you. All of the following events are new to the festival:

Modernism Week Restoration Series: The Sutter House (2/18, $60)

The inaugural Restoration Series is a group of home tours devoted to celebrating significant examples of desert modernist architecture that have been preserved, restored and contain carefully curated furnishings and décor. The modernist masterpiece Sutter House, by architect E. Stewart Williams AIA, 1958, is Palm Springs Historic Site #133 and the first to be featured in this new series.

Home Tour of “That Pink Door House,” Villa Sierra (2/20 and 2/21, $40)

Step behind the famous (on Instagram, at least) pink doors of Villa Sierra, a colorful take on mid-century modern Hollywood regency-style designed by James McNaughton. This is a rare opportunity to take in this photogenic mid-century desert ranch, including expansive public rooms of grand proportions and floor-to-ceiling windows that blur the boundary of inside and outside. 

Art + Architecture Home Tour: Hollywood Regency Style (2/16, $40)

Join Modernism Week for an exclusive tour of a rare private gem in the world of mid-century and Hollywood Regency architecture in Palm Springs – the 1967 masterpiece designed by renowned architect James McNaughton. Included in the tour: the chance to take in the owner’s stunning art and design collection.

Modernism Week Featured Home: The Shag House (2/16-2/19 and 2/23-2/25, $40)

The artist Shag has reimagined a mid-century modern home in the Little Beverly Hills neighborhood to create a fully immersive tour allowing visitors to essentially climb into a life-size Shag painting. Shag preserved much of the original Palmer & Krisel layout of this classic Alexander design, but created an entirely new front exterior, expanded the front entry, and converted the original breezeway into a party lounge.

A Signature Home Tour: Monday Edition, Meet the Architect (2/19, $50)

Enjoy a one-house Signature Home Tour showcasing the creative work of Architect, Mark W. Daniels, AIA. Transcending the ordinary, this remarkable architectural home boldly embraces simplicity. 

A Signature Home Tour: Friday Edition, Meet the Design Team (2/23, $50)

Enjoy this one-house Signature Home Tour showcasing the talents of Lance O’Donnell, AIA and the interior design team of Capurro + Davis Design in the hillside neighborhood of Little Tuscany.

The Four Hundred, The Complete Tour! (2/18, $65)

For the first time during Modernism Week, tour all nine units of The Four Hundred, a Herbert Burns design located in the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood.

Villa de Las Palmas, “A Serene Oasis of Form, Function & Elegant Living” (2/23, $85)

Villa de Las Palmas is a little-known mid-century architectural gem nestled between the vibrant Palm Springs Uptown Design District and the coveted neighborhood of Old Las Palmas.

Benvenuti Nella Bellissima Villa Vadera Home Tour (2/22, $40)

Enjoy a Villa Vadera home tour of the dynamic team behind the No.1 Coachella Valley rated entertainers—The Gand Band.

New talks for 2024

Keynote Presentation: Dr. Barry Bergdoll (2/17, $20 and $35)

With the just-completed reconstruction of Albert Frey’s 1931 Aluminaire House in Palm Springs as his inspiration, Dr. Barry Bergdoll will trace the evolution of Modernist architecture on exhibition and highlight important international exhibitions of architecture that have been the catalytic converters of the Modern Movement. 

Charles Phoenix: “New York Cityland and the 1964 New York World’s Fair” (2/17, $50 and $65)

Charles Phoenix’s latest entertaining photo slide show celebrates the marvels of mid-century Manhattan and the futuristic 1964 New York World’s Fair. See his collection of vintage images and hear stories of a bygone era.

Other new events for 2024

Trina Turk Fashion Show at the Historic Frank Sinatra Estate (2/18, $250)

Experience the debut of Trina Turk’s Spring and Limited-Edition Collection for 2024 at the legendary Frank Sinatra “Twin Palms” Residence. Be among a limited number of guests for this rare opportunity to enjoy the latest fashions at one of Palm Springs’ most notable mid-century modern homes. Guests will have the special opportunity to meet Turk while touring the Sinatra Estate.

Sine & Show Lambretta & Vespa Vintage Scooter Show (2/18, $25)

Scooter enthousiasts and those who are scooter-curious are invited to the first vintage Vespa and Lambretta scooter show in Palm Springs. Los Angeles-based Soulside Productions will feature a collection of custom and classic scooters from various decades.

These are just a small sampling of the more than 350 programs that will be offered during the 11-day festival. Visit modernismweek.com to view the entire schedule.